N.C. League of Municipalities Coverage

Wilson investments continue tech business momentum

The City of Wilson is proud of its continued growth and innovative progress for residents and businesses. With funds received from the American Rescue Plan, the City of Wilson continues to make impactful choices which improve quality of life and economic stability.

Havelock meets needs, invests in future with ARP funds

Through targeted investment and key stakeholder engagement, the city will simultaneously shore up its biggest area of need and continue to pursue its economic development goals.

The role of mixed-use developments in protecting Raleigh's community character

By combining retail, office and residential space, mixed-use buildings are sparking a transformation in Raleigh.

Scott Mooneyham, Director of Political Communication and Coordination

How two development projects are preserving the character of Edenton

Through redevelopment and rehabilitation projects, the Town of Edenton is preserving its picturesque waterfront charm and making investments in the local community.

Scott Mooneyham, Director of Political Communication and Coordination

The renaissance happening in Wake Forest

Put together by town officials in 2004, "The Renaissance Plan for the Heart of Wake Forest" aims to bring new business and housing to the area, while also boosting the quality of life.

Scott Mooneyham, Director of Political Communication and Coordination

Protecting community character throughout NC

North Carolina's cities and towns are diverse and unique, and the work done behind-the-scenes to protect their character is invaluable to each community.

Scott Mooneyham, Director of Political Communication and Coordination

Greensboro pursues development needs for all

With numerous new projects in the works, including mixed-use developments and affordable housing, Greensboro is on the cusp of major growth.

Scott Mooneyham

Building, growing, and protecting community character

Home to more than 540 incorporated municipalities, North Carolina's unique cities and towns are the backbones of the state's character, economy, and quality of life. The North Carolina League of Municipalities, a member-driven organization that represents the interest of these communities across the state, is working on a local level to build, grow, and protect the vibrancy of the state.

Cities, towns seek relief to drive economic recovery

The North Carolina League of Municipalities explains how Covid-19 has impacted the revenue of NC cities and towns, and why now is the time for help from Congress.

For coastal communities, short-term rentals mix old and new challenges

The City of Wilmington established regulations on short-term rentals that seek to preserve the character of traditional residential neighborhoods by making sure that there are not entire stretches of non-owner occupied homes.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Asheville looks to balance competing interests on Airbnb front

Like other cities across the country with a strong tourism flavor, Asheville is now coming to grips with the relatively new phenomenon of Airbnb and other short-term rental, sharing-economy platforms.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Loss of industry takes jobs, leaves behind financial struggles

The loss of Parkdale Mills in Williamston has the town, Martin County and residents still bearing the brunt of a financial burden that stakeholders and citizens don't really know what to do with.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

For one town, perseverance and connection leads to success

Rockingham once was part of one of the wealthiest areas in the state and Richmond County's textile mills employed thousands. But in the latter half of the century, mill jobs began to disappear as mills closed.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

NC small towns see economic recovery through leveraging unique strengths

Manufacturing job losses and population drops have made the path to economic vitality difficult for some small North Carolina towns. But some are seeing success by leveraging their unique strengths.

Short-term rentals create new challenges for NC communities

While Asheville and Wilmington have adopted regulations to balance competing interests, other tourism-based communities have taken a more hands-off approach.

Homework, health care gaps persist due to unequal broadband distribution

10% of North Carolina school students lack access to a home broadband connection, creating a "homework gap," and putting students at a disadvantage.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Reliable broadband crucial for rural businesses and economic sustainability

In rural communities, and even some areas of our more urban areas, a lack of affordable, reliable and fast Internet is limiting business opportunities.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

1-in-10 NC students lack access to home broadband

The N.C. League of Municipalities and N.C. Association of County Commissioners have made a priority of legislation that would clear legal hurdles to better allow those local governments to enter into partnership arrangements with private Internet service providers to bring better, more reliable service to their residents.