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16764
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Chris D. Jones, III, immediate past president of the NC League Municipalities, died April 2 from injuries received in a fall at his home.
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16765
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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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16766
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Franklin D. Deese, mayor Marshville in Union County, is the author of From Inmate to Mayor. In it he talks openly about his ten years in prison and his transformation from felon to successful family man, businessman, and mayor.
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17994
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Bloomberg Business Week decided to find out which cities Americans would choose to live in if money weren't an object. Five North Carolina cities made the list of the top fifty, with Raleigh, the state capital, ranked as America's Best City. Other state cities were Charlotte (20), Greensboro (31), Durham (37), and Winston-Salem (46).
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18598
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Housing North Carolina Awards recognize affordable housing developments that can serve as models for other communities. Criteria include affordability, design, contribution to the community, and other features, such as services for residents. Two municipalities receiving the award are Clyde for Barefoot Ridge, a 43-room community, and Fayetteville for Carolina Commons, a large-scale revitalization of a downtown public housing complex.
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There are 78 sculptures scattered throughout Caldwell County and Lenoir, a city of 18,000. The Caldwell Arts Council began collecting in 1985. Soon a new activity began--the Sculpture Celebration--which has become the longest running sculpture event in the Southeast. Each year sculptors from around the nation come to Lenoir to compete. This year's sculpture winner was internationally-known sculptor Thomas Sayre.
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Two of the state's most dedicated public servants who have over thirty years of outstanding service--Bill Hughes, the Mayor of Murphy, and former Councilmember Chris Jones of Clemmons, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award is for North Carolinians who served the state enthusiastically through their careers and communities. Jones was awarded his posthumously.
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34461
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In a public ceremony in October 2011, a replica of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station was unveiled as part of the ongoing Collins Park project. Along with the boathouse, artifacts and a replica lifesaving surfboat are now on display in Manteo to bring attention to the history of the area and the only African-America Lifesaving Station in the United States.
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The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources launched a program called the smART Initiative as a way to promote local artists around the region through funding from grants. They hope this will help boost the economy by bringing in more creative individuals and businesses, providing jobs, and increasing production of goods and services.
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The town of Southern Pines, NC was announced as a finalist for the All-America City Award, which focuses on improving reading proficiency by third-grade. As one of the 32 finalists, Southern Pines has the opportunity to be awarded access to resources and potential funding that concentrates on early childhood literacy and learning.
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Andy Griffith, well-known entertainer, died on July 3 at his home in the Outer Banks. Looking back over his career, Griffith accredits his show at the 1955 N.C. League of Municipalities and subsequent creation of the “What It Was, Was Football” monologue for his rise in stardom.
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The Nags Head Ocean Rescue competed in the South Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Championships in Jacksonville, Florida. Competing in the Small Beach Division, the Nags Head Ocean Rescue came in first place in a competition that showcases the skillsets needed to be an ocean lifeguard.
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Citizens of Rocky Mount elected Fred Turnage mayor in 1973, and he served the city for the following thirty-four years. He dealt with some contentious issues during his tenure, including Sunday \"blue\" laws; liquor by the drink; and the merger of the city and county school systems. In 1977-78, he served as president of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. He died on July 31, 2011 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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15168
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Mayor Fred Turnage of Rocky Mount is fondly remembered in this column which appeared in the August 1, 2011 issue of the Rocky Mount Telegram.
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16038
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The North Carolina League of Municipalities highlights some of the many accolades given to the member cities and towns, such as the Susan M. Burgess Sustainability Award, Distinguished Budget Award, and the Reliable Public Power Award.
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