State Auditor Beth Wood is questioning a plan by the Local Government Commission to sell bonds to buy the assets of the Bald Head Island Transportation System, saying the body needs to verify system valuation before placing the applications on the agenda.
Published: Saturday, December 11th, 2021 @ 5:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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It is the First Time LGC Has Exercised Power Over Failing Local Government
Published: Friday, December 10th, 2021 @ 12:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The end could be near for East Laurinburg as an incorporated entity.
Published: Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 7:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Town of East Laurinburg’s charter hangs in the balance as the Local Government Commission recently voted unanimously to impound the town’s books and assume full control of its finances due to misappropriation of funds.
Published: Sunday, December 5th, 2021 @ 3:18 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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In a letter a few weeks ago, State Auditor Beth Wood insisted that applications to purchase the Bald Head Island ferry (System) by the Village of Bald Head Island (Village) and the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (Authority) not be included in the December Local Government Commission (LGC)
Published: Saturday, December 4th, 2021 @ 12:07 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps Contributes to Recovery, Increases Student Support
Published: Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 7:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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In anticipation of delayed results from the U.S. Census this year, N.C. lawmakers have introduced a bill that gives local municipalities the option of delaying their 2021 elections to 2022.
Published: Saturday, May 29th, 2021 @ 2:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Haymaker: Treasurer Folwell warns a growing number of local governments headed for financial troubleWhat's going to be done about it? Time for the LGC to fish or cut bait
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The initiative is made possible through $493,546 in funding awarded by the Golden LEAF Board of Directors.
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2021 @ 8:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Jim Geraghty of National Review Online explains why it’s time for state and local government leaders to end COVID-19 quarantine mandates.
Published: Monday, December 7th, 2020 @ 9:25 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The United States recently experienced an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Published: Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 12:23 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Johnnie Carswell won’t be a tool for Gov. Roy Cooper’s shutdowns.
Published: Friday, October 30th, 2020 @ 2:27 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The Trump administration and congressional leaders are at loggerheads over another COVID-19 relief package that may effectively provide state and local governments with another bailout.
Published: Friday, October 2nd, 2020 @ 9:11 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional help to support COVID-19 response efforts.
Published: Saturday, July 11th, 2020 @ 12:41 am
By: Governor's Office
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State Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding Gov. Roy Cooper waive executive orders that ban citizen-owned utilities from charging customers for services.
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 @ 7:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Elizabeth City could go broke in August if Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t lift restrictions on utility payments.
Published: Monday, June 22nd, 2020 @ 11:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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An executive order giving people a break on utility payments threw local governments across North Carolina into financial havoc.
Published: Friday, June 19th, 2020 @ 5:53 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Tyrrell County may offer a sobering preview.
Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2020 @ 5:21 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) and North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition (NCMMC) together call on Congress to provide significant direct and flexible financial assistance to local governments of all sizes in NC
Published: Saturday, May 16th, 2020 @ 12:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tax revenues are falling for states and local governments across the country.
Published: Thursday, April 9th, 2020 @ 1:56 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 122 to help schools and local governments access state surplus property to help bridge gaps during the response to COVID-19.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 7:50 pm
By: Governor's Office
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State Auditor Beth Wood says passage of her agency bill to help clean up local governments’ slipshod financial bookkeeping is a major win for taxpayers across the state.
Published: Saturday, June 1st, 2019 @ 8:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
Published: Thursday, February 14th, 2019 @ 2:57 am
By: Hood Richardson
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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, North Carolina.
Published: Monday, February 4th, 2019 @ 2:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, North Carolina
Published: Sunday, January 6th, 2019 @ 2:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for January 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled
Published: Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 @ 2:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Revenue Secretary Ronald Penny warns that some small municipalities in rural counties shedding residents and tax base might not survive
Published: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 @ 9:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special called meeting Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 12:30 P.M. in the SWCD/FSA Conference Room located in the Agricultural Center at 155 Airport Road in Washington, NC
Published: Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 @ 7:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The incentives game just keeps getting worse. It used to be that state and local governments would put together a package to help lure a large company for a major project bringing significant numbers of new jobs to an area
Published: Monday, April 16th, 2018 @ 4:33 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. Local Government Commission Tuesday approved $11.3 million in construction bonds sought by Jones County Schools
Published: Friday, December 8th, 2017 @ 9:14 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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There's been a lot written about this year's state budget, and there will be more
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 2:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
Published: Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 @ 11:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that $105,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 13 historic preservation projects in nine North Carolina counties.
Published: Sunday, October 30th, 2016 @ 4:43 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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