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Record #:
1749
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
Municipal Insurance Trust participants and North Carolina Interlocal Risk Management Agency participants are being offered financial incentives to create employee assistance programs, which offer confidential, short-term employee counseling services.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 7, July 1994, p8, il
Subject(s):
North Carolina League of Municipalities--Risk Management Services--Employee Assistance Program; Employees--Counseling of
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Record #:
1760
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
A spirit of volunteerism is permeating North Carolina communities, as citizens acknowledge the importance of their roles in bettering their communities.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 7, July 1994, p1,10-11, il
Subject(s):
Voluntarism
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Record #:
5528
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
Hot issues such as taxes and annexation, along with an anti-incumbency mood in state politics, have been the impetus for challenges to the common council/manager type of local government throughout the state.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 43 Issue 12, Dec 1993, pp1,8-9
Subject(s):
Annexation (Municipal government); Municipal government by city manager
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Record #:
6387
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
The homeless population is increasing across the country. Around 8,000 live in North Carolina. Contributing factors include a dwindling supply of affordable housing and the reduction in federal funding for low-income housing. O'Conner discusses how the cities of Salisbury, Lexington, Reidsville, and Durham are dealing with the problem.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 39 Issue 3, Mar 1989, p1,8-9, il
Subject(s):
Homelessness--Laws and legislation
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Record #:
6388
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
At 81, Edna Earle Baker is one of the state's oldest mayors. Before seeking election as mayor of Farmville in Pitt County, she was a teacher, principal, and supervisor in the same county for thirty-six years. She has been mayor of Farmville for five years.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 39 Issue 3, Mar 1989, p11, por
Subject(s):
Baker, Edna Earle Lewis, 1907-2007; Mayors--Farmville
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Record #:
6395
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
Hamlet and Charlotte have been named All-America Cities by the National Civic League. The award was first given in 1949 and honors cities best exemplifying civic excellence.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 60 Issue 6, June 2010, p13
Subject(s):
All-America City Award; Civic improvement--Charlotte; Civic improvement--Hamlet
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Record #:
6396
Author(s):
O'Conner, Dixie B.
Abstract:
Trash disposal has become a major problem in many North Carolina cities and towns. A number of options exist, such as incineration, recycling, composting, and converting waste to energy; however, these options are often expensive and difficult to implement. O'Conner examines cities and counties, including Charlotte/Mecklenburg and New Hanover County, to assess their handling of trash disposal.
Source:
Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 39 Issue 4, Apr 1989, p1,8-9, il
Subject(s):
Refuse and refuse disposal
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