Fayetteville’s long struggle to forcibly annex Gates Four took a new turn this week that puts the matter back before a judge.
The city is one of five that filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state’s annexation reform law, which allows landowners to petition to fend off annexation. The lawsuit says the petition drives violate the […]
The following member mayors won their local elections today: Apex Mayor Keith Weatherly, Burlington Mayor Ronnie Wall, Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton, Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, Durham Mayor Bill Bell, Fayetteville Mayor Tony Chavonne, Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain, Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips, and Wilmington […]
SALISBURY — Mayor Susan Kluttz has been appointed to serve on the newly formed N.C. Governor’s Gang Task Force.
The task force will work to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure a well-coordinated, statewide enforcement program, while increasing the flow of gang-related information among various law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions and the judicial system.
The mayor will […]
A federal judge has rejected an effort by environmental groups to stop construction of a 20-mile toll road in Union County. In a November 2010 lawsuit, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Clean Air Carolina, and Yadkin Riverkeeper contend that the N.C. Turnpike Authority failed to follow correct procedures with environmental studies on the project. The […]
History, the arts and fine living come together in the foothills of North Carolina.
Entertainment, design, green spaces and unique cultural aspects of America’s downtowns were reviewed by Livability, a resource that covers small to mid-sized places to live. The resulting top-ten list touted Winston-Salem in the number two position as an eclectic venue offering a […]
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Ed Grannis has taken a seat on the state Board of Transportation. Grannis took the oath of office Thursday at a board meeting, a spokeswoman for the N.C. Department of Transportation said. Grannis replaced Gary Ciccone, a Fayetteville real estate broker who wanted to come off the board. Grannis’ term […]
The 2011 Session of the General Assembly made significant changes to the Powell Bill program. View a taping of the session for an explanation of the program, the legislative changes made, how to ensure you are maximizing your Powell Bill dollars, and how to be sure to spend them before they expire. Each session includes a […]
Says job growth needs to be priorities number one, two and three
Greensboro, N.C. – U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (NC) today sent a letter to the eight North Carolina Mayors who wrote to President Obama and the NC Congressional Delegation on July 29, embracing their support for more bipartisanship in Washington.
To view Senator Hagan’s letter […]
NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) – U.S. states may go their own way in adopting fiscal policies and turn to more borrowing if Congress on Monday enacts a last-minute compromise plan raising the federal debt ceiling.
Across the nation, local officials — who spent the last month fretting that the United States would default for the […]
