Record #:

1586

Author(s):

Christensen, Margot F.

Abstract:

The North Carolina League of Municipalities created the Risk Management Services (RMS) program as a health care option for cities and towns. The program's success allowed it to roll back and/or maintain rates and to return $2 million to cities and towns

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 5, May 1994, p1,6, il

Subject(s):

Insurance, Health; North Carolina League of Municipalities--Risk Management Services

Record #:

1587

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Concerned citizens in Charlotte have created a committee to fight parole for violent criminals and to lobby the parole board on behalf of the citizenry.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 5, May 1994, p5, il

Subject(s):

Parole--Charlotte

Record #:

1588

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Community leaders have begun to recognize the value of historic theaters as catalysts for downtown revitalization, and have commissioned renovation projects to restore these theaters. Humphries features three theaters in Durham, Goldsboro, and Wilson.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 5, May 1994, p10-11, il, por

Subject(s):

Theaters--Conservation and restoration; Theaters--Durham; Theaters--Goldsboro; Theaters--Wilson

Record #:

1642

Author(s):

O'Conner, Dixie B.

Abstract:

Privatization, or competitive bidding (where city departments bid against private companies to provide a service), is relatively new to North Carolina. Charlotte is in the midst of privatizing some services, and other cities are considering the idea.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 5, May 1994, p1,8-9, il

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of; Privatization