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Abstract:
From 1991 to 2012, forty-five communities have incorporated--thirteen of them in the last ten years. Residents say incorporation helps them to better plan for their future in terms of zoning and land use. Porter-Rockwell discusses with officials from Archer Lodge (Johnston County) and Eastover (Cumberland County) and several other communities why they chose to incorporate.
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Municipal incorporation petitions were handled by the Municipal Board of Control, established 1917. The board was composed of the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and the Chairman of the Utilities Commission. These individuals reviewed petitions for municipalities before passing the information on to the General Assembly which made the final decision.