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The North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks' Clerk of the Year Award was presented to Jenny Larson, Town Clerk of Fairmont, at their recent state convention. She has been the town clerk since 1998.
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23143
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Gibsonville mayor, Leonard Williams, discusses his life, his decision to enter public service, and his plans for the town moving forward.
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Emerald Isle Town Manager, Frank Rush, discusses the town's plans for hurricanes and the importance of developing an emergency operations plan so officials can react when a storm strikes.
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Lexington, North Carolina mayor, Newell Clark discusses his workout routine, diet, and how the community became involved in his recreational activities.
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5.Storied past leads to bright future by Wells, Jessica Southern City Vol. 65 Issue 3, May/June 2015
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23848
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Fish harvesting in the 1950s put Beaufort, North Carolina on the map, but when the industry collapsed town officials turned to historic preservation and tourism for economic stability. Beaufort's current mayor, Richard Stanley, discusses his past and present work to sustain tourism in the coastal town.
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Mount Airy's mayor, Steve Yokeley, describes how the town has bounced back since the closing of the textile mills in the 1990s and how the loss of historic preservation tax credits could present obstacles to further development.
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The town of Wake Forest has grown and improved over the past decade. Community events, the historic downtown, a new bus system, and new businesses have helped maintain a sense of community and improved the town's economic standing.
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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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