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The federal government is looking to get more involved in your local news outlets, according to their latest proposal.
Published: Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 @ 12:44 am
By: Daily Wire
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Government is best and most responsive to the individual when it is closest to them. We're talking about the local, the county, and even the state level.
Published: Monday, December 12th, 2022 @ 9:23 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Local Government Commission OKs Bonds to Rebuild Dams in Boiling Spring Lakes
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 3:39 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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But All Five Local Sales Tax Proposals Were Defeated
Published: Thursday, November 24th, 2022 @ 9:50 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Forest at Duke is Expanding; Sewer/Water Financing Requests Get Green Light
Published: Monday, November 7th, 2022 @ 7:35 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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follows trend of Sweden and Italy
Published: Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 @ 2:11 pm
By: John Steed
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THE PRESIDENT: Well, look, thanks for coming down. And I know you’ve been meeting with my staff — (clears throat) — excuse me — and — and I’m just a — quote, a “drop-by.” But I want to thank you for what you’re doing and your focus.
Published: Monday, September 5th, 2022 @ 8:30 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Treasurer Folwell Says 2022 Financing Helps Seniors, Low-Income Renters
Published: Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 @ 10:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the "new president" is supporting the Democratic Socialist teachers' union holding Chicago, and other local governments hostage as they seek to corral more power at the expense of those that their members are charged to serve.
Published: Sunday, August 7th, 2022 @ 8:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local Government Commission also OKs School, Other Government Building Funding
Published: Friday, August 5th, 2022 @ 10:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local Government Commission also Votes Today on $210 Million in Water Projects
Published: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 @ 6:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Legislators even create a special “Local Project Reserve”
Published: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 @ 4:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Local Government Commission Dealing With Rising Number of Municipalities in Fiscal Straits
Published: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 @ 9:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local Government Commission Continues Grappling With Missing Government Audits
Published: Saturday, July 16th, 2022 @ 9:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local Government Commission to Vote on Host of Public Building, Infrastructure Work
Published: Monday, July 11th, 2022 @ 5:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Since September, the John Locke Foundation has been tracking the monthly jobs and unemployment data for North Carolina released by the Department of Commerce.
Published: Monday, June 27th, 2022 @ 5:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On July 6, the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund at the North Carolina Community Foundation will open a new round of grant applications powered by expanded funding and partnerships.
Published: Monday, June 20th, 2022 @ 11:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local Government Commission to Vote on Request and on $1.5 Billion in Other Financing Requests from Around State
Published: Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 @ 11:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Additional Seven Counties, 15 Towns Could be Designated as Distressed
Published: Monday, May 9th, 2022 @ 4:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Charlotte, Asheville Airports' Requests for $900 Million in Project Financing Approved
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2022 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local Government Commission to Vote On Other Infrastructure, Building Projects
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2022 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) distributed more than $330 million in directed grants to local governments and community organizations in the last 10 days.
Published: Friday, March 4th, 2022 @ 11:41 am
By: Governor's Office
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N.C. Treasurer Folwell & Board Want Results, Not Just Studies That Drain Limited Funds
Published: Friday, February 4th, 2022 @ 12:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Atrium Health $165 Million Bond Refinancing Also Receives Favorable Commission Vote
Published: Sunday, January 16th, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Columbus County Seeks Approval of Nearly $28 Million Financing Package to Build Schools
Published: Friday, January 14th, 2022 @ 11:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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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Every Small Purchase Makes A Big Difference. Stop by the locally-owned, independent businesses in Uptown Greenville on Saturday, November 27th for the annual “Small Business Saturday” event.
Published: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 @ 9:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mask wars have once again erupted in Buncombe County after the school board voted during a specially called meeting last week, without public comment, to require all students and staff to wear masks while inside, regardless of vaccination status.
Published: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 @ 11:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On July 21, 2021, the North Carolina Legislature voted in final approval of Senate Bill 146, sending the legislation to Governor Cooper’s desk to be signed into law.
Published: Saturday, August 14th, 2021 @ 4:02 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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At least one local board of education has voted to delay controversial new social studies standards that emphasize race and gender in teaching U.S. history and civics.
Published: Thursday, July 15th, 2021 @ 4:15 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Delayed census results mean candidates would not get a shot to file and campaign in new districts
Published: Monday, June 21st, 2021 @ 8:56 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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