NCLM News Release Clearinghouse
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Huntersville
ranked 4th Most Affordable Suburb in America
3/8/2010 - The
Town of Huntersville is the 4th most affordable suburb in America, according
to BusinessWeek. BusinessWeek sought to identify the best affordable
suburb in each state, based on towns within 25 miles of the most populated
city in each state, with populations of 5,000 to 60,000, median family incomes
of $51,000 to $120,000 and lower-than-average crime rates. Affordability –
in terms of median household income and cost of expenditures – was the most
heavily weighted factor in their calculations. Other factors included livability,
education, crime and state of local economies. Places were penalized for having
bad weather, lack of racial diversity, high divorce rates and few children.
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Durham
Mayor elected chair of N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
3/2/2010
- – City of Durham Mayor William V. “Bill” Bell has been
elected as chair of the North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, a group
of mayors committed to promoting strategies to advance North Carolina’s
urban centers. Founded in 2001 by large-city mayors, the Coalition today
represents the state’s 26 largest cities and more than three million
citizens. The Coalition remains a nonpartisan, mayor-driven organization advocating
on issues that affect large cities in a fast-growing and urbanizing state.
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Ultra-high
speed Internet service coming to Greensboro?
2/17/10– Want faster Internet connection? Speeds that could be more than 100
times faster than what you currently have? That could be a possibility if
Greensboro is chosen as a testing site for Google's ultra-high speed broadband
network.
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DNDA chairperson named Main Street Champion
Downtown Newton Development Association (DNDA) chairperson Jeremy Petty was honored as a 2009 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Dinner in New Bern on January 28.
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List being compiled of National Day of Prayer events in N.C. (PDF)
North Carolina's State Coordinator of the National Day of Prayer is trying to make sure that every city, county, and town in the state, small and large, participates in the annual NDP Observance on the 1 st Thursday in May.
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Greensboro donates shoes to Haiti
1/29/10– The City of Greensboro is helping with relief efforts in Haiti. The City will turn over 657 pairs of counterfeit shoes that were seized by the Greensboro Police Department to World Vision, a relief, development and advocacy organization, for delivery to Haiti. The shoes were scheduled to be destroyed, but the City secured a release from the court allowing the shoes to be put to good use.
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Charlotte
mayor announces
town hall meetings for unemployed and underemployed
1/25/2010 - Mayor Anthony Foxx announced a series of Town Hall meetings as
part of his ongoing economic recovery effort. The meetings will take place
throughout the City over the next three weeks. "Putting Charlotte back
to work is my number one priority. While we have announced over 2,200 new
jobs since December, too many people are out of work. The goal of holding
these Town Hall meetings is two-fold. First, we want to make sure those currently
unemployed and underemployed know about the services and resources available
to them through local and state government agencies, non-profits, and educational
providers. Second, and perhaps most important, I want to hear what's missing
from our current services that would help people in a meaningful way,"
said Mayor Foxx.
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1/8/2010 - The Asheville City Council began identifying goals for the city's strategic plan during the first day of its annual two day goal setting retreat at Warren Wilson College. Council members worked throughout the day to discuss key initiatives for the annual plan that sets priorities for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010.
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Nags Head requests Nor'easter public assistance from state
1/7/2010 - Nags Head recently met with officials from North Carolina's Division of Emergency Management to request financial assistance from the State to restore public infrastructure and facilities damaged when a severe nor'easter, coupled with the remnants of Hurricane Ida, struck Nags Head November 10-15, 2009. At the direction of the governor, the State can provide funding assistance to local governments for the repair or replacement of public properties damaged or destroyed by a declared disaster. In the case of federally-declared disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides the bulk of the public assistance, with the state also kicking in a share.
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City helps 'Bicycle Man' receive 70 new helmets for annual giveaway
12/23/2009 - On Christmas morning, underprivileged children in Durham will have something extra to smile about as they ride away on newly refurbished bicycles – with newly donated helmets – thanks to the generosity of a public-private partnership with the City of Durham. Lewis Days, better known as “The Bicycle Man,” is busily preparing for his annual giveaway of bicycles and helmets on Christmas Day. Since 2002, Days, a former recipient of services from the Northeast Central Durham Adopt-a-Neighborhood for Development (AND) Program, has been refurbishing and giving away bikes to underprivileged kids.
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Asheville continues winter weather work
12/21/2009 - Black ice is prevalent on city and county roadways, primarily due to overnight freezing of melting snow. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution while driving, noting bridges and overpasses are especially susceptible to freezing. Today's high of 42 and sunshine should help alleviate this condition during daylight hours. Primary streets are open and secondary and tertiary streets continue to be plowed. Residents on roads awaiting service who are in need of prescription medications or medical supplies and services may call 252-1110 for assistance. Please dial 9-1-1 for all emergencies.
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Durham
debuts first hybrid bus of new fleet
12/10/2009
- The City of Durham
will unveil the first of twenty new hybrid diesel-electric buses next week
on various Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) routes. “This
bus represents one of many sustainable initiatives being implemented by the
City of Durham,” said Deputy City Manager Theodore Voorhees. “Thanks to a
partnership with the Federal Transit Administration and the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, this bus serves as a representation of the City's
long-term commitment to promoting environmental responsibility in our operations.
DATA has also recently begun installing solar-powered lights in bus shelters
and will continue to explore new opportunities for environmental leadership.”
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Newton employees honored for service during luncheon
12/7/2009 - City of Newton employees, volunteers, and retirees were recognized for their hard work and dedication at the City's annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon, held Friday, December 4 at the Newton Recreation Center.
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Fayetteville Senior Center receives national accredidation
12/2/2009 - The Fayetteville-Cumberland Senior Center has received its biggest honor yet. The center, operated by Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation, was awarded national accreditation by a unanimous vote from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). By receiving national accreditation, the center is the first N.C. Recreation & Parks affiliated senior center to achieve this honor and only the second facility in the state. Since 1998, only 100 out of 15,000 senior centers across the United States have achieved accreditation.
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Newton Police Dept. spreads holiday cheer
11/23/2009 - The Newton Police Department recently spread some holiday cheer to 18 local residents who are on the department's daily “call list.” In conjunction with several local churches, officers delivered 20-pound boxes of food just in time for Thanksgiving. Newton Police Officers, along with Chaplain Todd Rudisill, loaded their vehicles with the holiday food boxes and personally delivered the frozen meals. Calvary Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Newton First Pentecostal Church, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church – who all participate in the police department's “Worship Watch” program to deter vandalism and theft at local churches – provided the funding to purchase the food from the Angel Food Ministry program at Calvary. The boxes cost approximately $36 each. ...
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Hickory receives NCLM Green Challenge award
11/17/2009 - Hickory was recently honored as a North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) Green Challenge municipality by the NLCM. Hickory achieved "Advanced Level" status by completing specific activities and projects to save energy, natural resources and money. Cities and towns that achieved NCLM Green Challenge status were honored at the NCLM Annual Conference, October 25-27, 2009, at the Greenville Convention Center . This year, Hickory joins 21 other municipalities in the "Advanced Level" while 13 have been approved for "Intermediate Level". In addition, four municipalities joined the ranks of the "Level One" Green Challenge communities this year.
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Durham to receive national Green Fleet award
11/13/2009 - The City of Durham has one more national award to add to its list thanks to a recent recognition for having one of the greenest government vehicle fleets in the nation. The City's Fleet Management Department will be recognized on Friday, November 20 for being 32nd in the nation for having the best “green fleet” program by Government Fleet Magazine. The “100 Best Fleets Program” recognizes and rewards peak-performing fleet operations in North America. Currently in its seventh year, program identifies and encourages ever-increasing levels of performance improvement within the fleet industry.
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Capital program makes Asheville Civic Center more sustainable, energy-efficient
A leaky Asheville Civic Center roof will soon be replaced by a better looking and better insulated roof, as the city's capital improvement program will give the center energy-efficiency investments over the next five years. The $1.5 million dollar-roof project began at the end of September and is scheduled to be completed in early January, with contractors taking breaks for heavy rains and to make way for upcoming entertainment acts, such as the Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam, an annual arena sell out.
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Greensboro recognized as bicycle-friendly
10/20/2009 - The City of Greensboro has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. Greensboro is the fourth city in the state to be awarded this distinction. The City was recognized for outstanding work in the following areas of bicycle safety: engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation, and planning. Being designated a bicycle friendly community will help cement the City's progress and build momentum, recognition, and support for continuing advancements in making bicycling a viable form of transportation in Greensboro.
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Fayetteville adopts sustainability plan
10/16/2009 - The City of Fayetteville's newly adopted sustainability plan may make it a state and regional leader in green initiatives. Approved by City Council at the Monday, Oct. 12 City Council meeting, the plan covers a broad spectrum with the goals of increasing energy efficiency, improving air quality and reducing the city's carbon footprint. Through four categories: Environment and natural resources, planning, community and City agencies, the plan identifies objectives to make the city a more sustainable community.
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City and Sunshine Center offer workshops on public records requests
10/9/2009- The City of Greensboro and the Sunshine Center of the NC Open Government Coalition have scheduled two workshops on how to manage and request public records. The meetings will be held Thursday, October 22, at 2 pm and 7 pm, at the Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave.
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Raleigh partnership to provide free Internet to low-income families
10/8/2009 - A partnership that includes the City of Raleigh, AT&T, One Economy Corporation and the Raleigh Housing Authority is bringing free broadband Internet access to about 390 families in the Chavis Heights and Heritage Park communities in southeast Raleigh. Residents of Chavis Heights will celebrate the arrival of the Internet service in their community during a Fall Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 750 Bright Creek Way in Chavis Heights. Mayor Charles Meeker and officials of AT&T, One Economy and the Housing Authority will speak at the event.
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Durham's communications department wins national award
9/29/2009 - The City of Durham's Office of Public Affairs has been recognized with a SAVVY Award for communications outreach at a national conference held last week. The City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) 21st Annual Conference recognized the City's Office of Public Affairs for its water conservation campaign entitled, "DurhamSavesWater.org - Instilling a Long-Term Conservation Ethic."
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Fayetteville bond ratings increase (PDF)
9/17/2009 - The City of Fayetteville has received increases on bond ratings from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Moody's, which are expected to lower interest rates and result in savings for the City on an upcoming bond issue. A bond rating is a measure of the quality and safety of a bond, based on the issuer's financial condition, and in a local government's case, the state of the local economy.
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Hassell picked as Hope Mills' new chief
Robert Hassell was recently hired as the Town of Hope Mills's new police chief. Chief Hassell's first day was Wednesday September 9, 2009 and he comes from the Town of Fairmont in Robeson County.
Chief Hassell was the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety for the Town of Fairmont four years where he managed a staff of 46 working in police, fire, and communications services. Prior to beginning work for the Town of Fairmont, he was employed for approximately nine and one-half years in the City of Kinston, NC, Police Division. Hassell's education background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Mount Olive College and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He is a member of several law enforcement/fire service organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Town of Nags Head Names Kevin Brinkley Police Chief
9/8/2009 - The Town of Nags Head announces that Kevin Brinkley has recently been promoted from lieutenant to chief of Nags Head's Police Department, following the August 31 retirement of Chief Wayne Byrum. A native of Dare County, North Carolina, Chief Brinkley began his law enforcement career in September 1990 after the Town of Nags Head sponsored his enrollment in a Basic Law Enforcement Training program. Since that time, Chief Brinkley has moved through the Police Department's ranks, advancing to Officer First Class in 1996, sergeant in 2000, and lieutenant in 2007.
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Asheville saves $65,000 in electricity costs
8/20/2009 - Shutting down computers, turning off lights and changing work schedules. Those are some of the strategies the city of Asheville used to save more than $65,000 in energy costs last year. The city implemented these and other programs by challenging employees to find ways they could save energy on their own. "A little goes a long way. We had hundreds of city employees taking the extra step to conserve energy and participate in our sustainability programs," said Maggie Ullman, the city's energy coordinator. The results paid off. Over the last year, the city reduced its municipal energy usage by 867,000 kilowatt hours, which is the same amount of energy it takes to operate City Hall for six months. As a result, the city reduced its municipal carbon footprint by 623 tons.
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Durham budget director named president of N.C. Budget Assocation
8/14/2009 - Bertha Johnson, director of the City of Durham's Department of Budget & Management Services, has been elected president of the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA).
Johnson was elected to office on July 24, 2009, at the Association's Summer Budget Summit, held at the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Durham 911 center awarded CALEA accreditation
8/4/2009 - The Durham Emergency Communications Center (DECC) can add yet another international accreditation to its growing list as well as the distinction of being the only center in the United States - and abroad - to achieve three major accreditations. The DECC has learned that it has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation program required the DECC to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedure, administration, operations, and support services.
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Greensboro PD releases crime statistics for first half of 2009
7/22/2009 - - Crime statistics comparing the first half of 2008 with that of 2009 show a decrease in both violent crimes and property crimes in the City of Greensboro. The statistics, recently released by the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), show a decrease of 9 percent in violent crimes from the first half of 2009 compared to the first half of 2008, down from 926 in 2008 to 846 in 2009. Violent crimes include murder, rape, commercial robbery, individual robbery and aggravated assault. During the same time period, the number of property crimes, which include burglary, larceny and auto theft, also decreased from 7,593 in 2008 to 7,363 in 2009, a drop of 3 percent.
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Durham begins Census preparation
7/16/2009 - Durham City and County governments will kick off outreach efforts for next year's census activities with a training session for the 2010 Census Complete Count Committee, a group of volunteers who will develop and implement a locally-based awareness campaign for the Census. The session will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers.
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Newton Reunion bike ride set for August 23
7/6/2009 - The Newton Parks & Recreation Department has announced plans for the 18th Annual 30-60-100 Mile Century Bike Ride on Sunday, August 23, at 8:00 a.m. as part of the Soldiers Reunion events in Newton. The event, sponsored by Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, Cook's Sporting Goods, Therapeutic Solutions, Rock 'n' Road Bicycles, and Tadlock's Trophies, begins at the Newton Recreation Center with a mass start.
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Cary implements first full-time residential curbside cooking oil pickup in the state
7/6/2009 -- Following the success of its two-month Residential Cooking Oil Curbside Collection pilot program, the Town of Cary is pleased to offer its citizens a full-time, safe disposal option for residential waste cooking oils; Cary residents can now collect their cooking oils, fats and grease in a sealable container and when at least a half gallon has been saved, contact the Town to schedule a pickup. The first of its kind known in the state, the program is aimed at reducing sewer blockages/over flows, accidental spills and disposals in landfills. "Cary 's curbside pickup program is another example of how the Town of Cary leads the state in preserving and protecting our natural resources," said Donald Smith, Utility Pretreatment Manager. Smith added that the collected cooking oils and grease will be recycled into an environmentally friendly and beneficial bio-fuel.
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Greenville aquatics center nationally ranked
6/22/2009 - Greenville Aquatics and Fitness Center has placed number one in North Carolina and 20th in the United States on a list of the 2009 Top Aquatics Programs, according to the United States Water Fitness Association (USWFA). The facility was also ranked in specific areas: 9th for Recreational Swim Team, 11th for Water Exercise, and 16th in Overall Improvements and Positive Changes in the past year. The USWFA compared the Aquatics & Fitness Center against private, public, military, educational, and camp facilities from across the country. Facilities were judged on programs, attendance, marketing materials, photos and overall facility philosophy. The Aquatics & Fitness Center captured attention for its long-running aqua aerobics and arthritis programs, a rejuvenated youth swim club, as well as an overall refocusing of the aquatics program.
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Cary utility customers have more flexibility with changes to water conseration ordinances
6/19/2009 - Thanks to recent changes to the Town of Cary's water conservation program, Cary utility customers in both Cary and Morrisville now have more flexibility when it comes to keeping vegetable gardens, plants, and shrubs irrigated. Drip irrigation is now allowed any day of the week, including on Mondays when automated irrigation is prohibited; until now, customers could only hand water any day of the week. And to help those who choose to establish or maintain lawns, the Alternate Day Watering exception period for seeding and setting out sod has increased from 21 to 45 days; a permit is required to take advantage of this option.
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Changes coming to Greensboro parking decks
6/19/2009 - Beginning July 1, the City of Greensboro will make changes to the way customers enter and exit downtown parking decks with the addition of the Ticket Retrieval System and the Pay-in-Lane Device. Currently, downtown decks raise the gates at 7 pm Monday through Thursday, at 6 pm on Friday, and all day on Saturday and Sunday to allow customers to enter free of charge. This method doesn't allow the City's Parking Operations to keep an accurate count of customer usage after hours. With the new Ticket Retrieval System, customers will have to take a ticket from the ticket dispenser before the gates raise, allowing entry. When customers exit, they will need to deposit the ticket into the Ticket Retrieval System at the main exit. There is no charge for using the decks at night, unless the ticket is lost. If the ticket is lost, it will require a $1 deposit into the Ticket Retrieval System to exit.
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Matthews police honored by their peers (PDF)
6/10/2009 - Janis Burris has been selected as the 2008-09 Police Support Person of the Year and Ronda Sprinkle as the 2008-09 Police Officer of the Year. The winners are chosen by their peers at the Matthews Police Department and are presented annually at a Matthews Chamber of Commerce meeting. This year's honors were given at Tuesday's Chamber meeting.
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6/3/2009 - It's officially a three-peat. The Greenville Area Transit System (GREAT) has again been awarded the Safety Award from the North Carolina Public Transportation Association, now winning it three times in a row. The award is given for having the fewest at-fault accidents or incidents. GREAT beat out 13 other systems in the category of Urban Fixed Route Bus Service 999,999 miles or less by having no at-fault accidents or incidents.
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Durham set to debut new curbside recycling program
6/1/2009 - Beginning this month, City of Durham residents who receive curbside garbage collection will notice a new addition to their households - a 95-gallon blue roll-out cart. As the City's Department of Solid Waste Management prepares to launch its new curbside recycling program on July 13, 2009, citizens will begin receiving their new roll-out carts throughout the month of June, which will replace their 18-gallon blue bins when the program launches next month.
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Durham honors 2009 Golden Leaf winners
5/29/2009 - Last night, 12 winners of the 2009 Golden Leaf Awards were honored during the seventh annual Golden Leaf Awards Ceremony for the best visual contributions to the Durham community. The goal of the awards program, co-sponsored by the Durham City/County Appearance Commission and Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc., is to acknowledge and encourage design and maintenance that contributes to the visual beauty, sustainability, and usability of the Durham community.
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Hickory receives national award for Operation No Vacancy program
5/20/2009 - The City of Hickory received a national award for its Operation No Vacancy program during the Alliance for Innovation conference on Transforming Local Government in Corpus Christi , Texas last week.
The Alliance for Innovation is an international organization that highlights innovative programs and best practices from every aspect of local government. Alliance for Innovation emphasizes the importance of working across department and agency lines to develop new processes that improve the performance and efficiency of local government.
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Nine graduate from Newton Civilian Police Academy
5/14/2009 - The Newton Police Department recently completed its 2009 Civilian Police Academy, with nine citizens graduating from the 10-week program. The academy provides citizens the opportunity to participate in the reduction of crime and improve their understanding of the role of law enforcement in their community. The program consisted of 20 hours of specialized training on 10 consecutive Monday evenings from February 23 to April 27.
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Holly Springs awarded stimulus money
5/12/2009 - Holly Springs will receive $81,600 in federal stimulus money for a solar-powered mixer to maintain water quality in one of the Town's elevated storage tanks. Holly Springs is one of 35 communities whose water projects were chosen by state officials for the first-round distribution of federal economic recovery and investment funds, Gov. Bev Perdue announced Monday. The mixer will help keep chlorine amounts consistent at different water levels inside the million-gallon storage tank on Avent Ferry Road. The purpose is to prevent problems, including bad taste and odor, that can result when tank water doesn't turn over enough.
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Third time still a charm as bond raters reaffirm Cary's AAA
4/29/2009 - For the third time in nine years, a ll three major national bond rating agencies have given the Town of Cary their highest possible rankings on the Town's general obligation bonds - Triple A (AAA). The Town's continued AAA ratings are expected to once again save Cary and its citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest over the years as the Town borrows money for important capital projects necessary to maintain the community's high quality of life. The reaffirmed ratings came after Cary officials met by phone last week with Fitch, Standard & Poor's, and Moody's to update them on the Town's financial status and plans for an upcoming bond sale.
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New Durham web page presents budget strategies and invites public input
4/16/2009 - Residents who want to learn more about how the City is preparing next year's budget in light of today's economic woes can now visit a new Web page that explains the City's financial situation and how the City is working to present a balanced 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Budget. The new page, located at www.durhamnc.gov/citybudget , features a welcome video by City Manager Tom Bonfield, information on the current fiscal year budget, what the City is doing to address next year's projected deficit, a special message to City employees, and a feedback form for resident input.
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Cary to switch to 65-gallon rollout recycling carts
4/13/2009 - As part of the Town of Cary's ongoing commitment to preserving and protecting natural resources, Cary citizens will begin receiving 65 gallon rollout recycling carts - three times larger than the old bins - beginning Tuesday, April 14 through May 2009; the switch to rollout carts enables customers to recycle a larger capacity and new types of recyclables including chipboard (such as cereal boxes and paper towel rolls), telephone books, mixed paper, and junk mail (including window envelopes and post cards). Recycling will be collected on the same day as garbage and yard waste, but every other week at curbside. Garbage and yard waste will continue to be collected every week according to existing schedules.
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Greenville wins communications awards
4/8/2009 - The City of Greenville's Public Information Office picked up four of the first North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) Excellence In Communications Awards . Sixteen local government communications professionals from across the state were given the awards at the association's second annual Spring Conference. A total of 32 awards were presented in 10 categories. Categories included TV & Videos, Communication Technology, Special Events, Printed Publications, Most Creative Project for the Least Amount of Funds, Service Delivery, Marketing Tools, and Communications Plans.
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Durham programming now available 'on demand'
4/7/2009 - Residents who want to know more about what goes on at Durham's City Hall, but who do not subscribe to Time Warner Cable, can now watch all City-produced television programming directly from their computers. Effectively immediately, programs such as "CityLife," "City Hall This Week," and "Durham Teen Scene," can now be viewed on the City's DTV8 Web page. In the past, subscribers to Time Warner Cable could only watch the City's television programming on channel 8.
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Durham's
finance department earns reporting honor
4/3/2009 - The City of Durham has received international recognition yet again
for its financial accountability and reporting to Durham's citizens. The City's
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has been acknowledged for the
24th consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA). The GFOA is a nonprofit professional
association serving government finance professionals.
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Funding for roadways coming to Matthews (PDF)
3/23/2009 - MUMPO, Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO), has voted to approve $550,000 for road improvements to N. Trade St. and Matthews-Mint Hill Road (Old NC 51). MUMPO is responsible for overseeing the development of the transportation system in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. ... The money is a portion of the federal stimulus dollars coming to North Carolina. In order to qualify projects had to be "shovel-ready." Town staff members are preparing the necessary bid documents at this time and once final approvals are received at the state and federal levels the project will be bid. This is expected to happen in the next few weeks.
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Durham purchasing division wins professional honor
3/11/2009 - The City of Durham's Purchasing Division has been awarded the Sustained Professional Purchasing Award (SPPA) for 2008. The SPPA is the highest award a purchasing department or division can obtain within the Carolinas Association of Governmental Purchasing (CAGP). The award was presented at the CAGP Spring Conference on March 6, 2009. The City's Purchasing Division has won this award each year since 2002.
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Durham parks and recreation featured in national publication
3/4/2009 - Durham Parks and Recreation's Special Programs/Inclusion unit was recently featured in a national publication for working to make inclusion of all individuals a priority in the programs and services it offers. Parks & Recreation , the monthly magazine of the National Parks and Recreation Association, featured Durham, along with parks and recreation departments in Oregon and Connecticut, for its strong commitment to inclusion. The article focused specifically on DPR's staff-swap program, which allows general program staff to swap positions, for a designated amount of time, with a staff member who works in programs that serve only participants with disabilities.
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Greenville awarded stimulus money
2/27/2009 - The City of Greenville's revitalization efforts will gain some assistance thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now able to fund a grant for lead-based paint testing and elimination in its revitalization and renovation programs. "Doing this program is so important," said Community Development Director Merrill Flood, "because the main people in danger from these paints are children under the age of six. It's not just from them eating paint chips, but the lead hazard can be airborne, which is much harder to control. The City does this program currently, but having the federal money means we can redirect the money we are spending on this into renovating about 170 more homes. "
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Matthews named a Tree City (PDF)
2/26/2009
- The Town of Matthews has been named a Tree Town USA
community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the ninth year. “The Town
of Matthews is very proactively caring for our trees as well as promoting
the planting of more trees. This year we launched a program to partner with
neighborhoods to plant trees. Millstone Ridge was the first neighborhood to
take advantage of this program. We hope to expand this program to other neighborhoods
as our budget allows,” said Matthews Town Manager Hazen Blodgett.
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2/25/2009 - As part of a national count supported by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asheville and Buncombe County completed a Point in Time Homeless Count on January 28, 2009. A total of 555 people were counted representing a 5% increase from January 2008. During the Point in Time Count, 115 people were identified as experiencing chronic homelessness, a 25% decrease from last year.
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APD announces annual departmental award winners (PDF)
2/24/2009 - The Asheville Police Department held its 19th annual awards banquet on Feb. 23 to recognize and honor officers and employees who best exemplify professionalism and expertise in their fields. The banquet has been held since 1991 and has expanded to honor civilian citizens, as well as officers and employees of other law enforcement agencies who have given assistance and support to the department. This year's event was held at the Land of the Sky Shrine Club at 39 Spring Cove Road and was made possible through the generosity of private donors.
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Tell Greensboro staff what matters to you
2/19/2009 - Greensboro City Council and City staff invite you to attend one of a series of community conversations on the City of Greensboro's budget. A meeting will be held in each Council district to provide an opportunity for residents to offer their ideas on the relative value of City services. During these difficult economic times, Council would like the input of their constituents to help set priorities for the coming year.
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Durham temporarily changes water disinfection method
2/19/2009 - Durham residents may notice some changes in the taste and color of their water throughout the month of March. From Friday, February 27 through April 1, 2009, the City of Durham will temporarily stop adding ammonia during the water treatment disinfection process as required annually by state and federal water regulations. During this one-month timeframe, only chlorine will be used for disinfection. The City's Water and Sewer Maintenance crews will also be flushing the entire water system to disperse chlorine throughout the system.
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Greenville secures first donors for NCLM conference
1/29/2009 - Two businesses are starting off the new year as the first to step up to the plate to help the upcoming North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) Conference. HDR Engineering and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) were the first companies to commit to become sponsors of the October 2009 event. "We believe that investing in the ongoing education and efforts of municipality leaders will help improve the quality of life for North Carolina residents," said Bob Greczyn, president and CEO of BCBSNC. "Greenville is an important epicenter for the eastern half of the state and in these uncertain economic times, conferences like this one will be crucial to finding solutions that work for our communities."
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Laws named Matthews Employee of the Year (pdf)
1/26/2009 - Patricia Laws has been named the 2008 Employee of the Year by the Town of Matthews. Patricia is the Human Resources Technician for the Town. Her coworkers nominated and chose her for the honor. Co-workers cited her in recognition of valuable contributions to the Town's employees. In her Human Resources position she has created excellence and order. Her creativity and management of complex tasks has been the key to implementing the new employee health and wellness program. She has overcome the challenges of maintaining personnel records. Her diligence in listening and following through with actions has resulted in the establishment of the respect of her peers and their families.
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Three Raleigh employees now LEED certified
1/22/2009 - In May of 2008, the Raleigh City Council elected to undergo a serious realignment in the way City facilities are be designed, constructed and operated. In an effort to lead by example, the Council elected to mandate that all new City of Raleigh construction and additions of at least 10,000 square feet should achieve silver-level certification of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. All construction under 10,000 would not actually seek the silver certification, but would be designed and built to be eligible for this distinction. To make the commitment to LEED construction and design even more effective, three City of Raleigh employees have become LEED-accredited, completing a rigorous training and testing process. Shawsheen Baker, with the Cityâ's Parks and Recreation Department, and Jay Lund, with the City's Construction Management Department, are both LEED-accredited on new construction. Billy Jackson, the City's Buildings and Operations superintendent, is accredited in existing buildings.
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Davidson Dash now accepting reservations
1/21/2009
- The Town of Davidson is now accepting reservations for the Davidson Dash
-- a weekly shuttle for seniors created in response to a series of recommendations
from the Aging in Place Taskforce. The Dash will operate on Mondays only.
It will pick up seniors at their home, drop them off at one of four locations:
Harris Teeter, Sadler Square, downtown or South Main. Residents can shop,
visit the library, grab a coffee or lunch with friends, fill a prescription
or run other errands and then the shuttle will pick them up and return them
home â€" all for a nominal $1.00 round trip fee.
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Durham Cultural Master Plan launches Hispanic Culture Initiative
1/16/2009 - The City of Durham's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) has funding available for programs aimed at using art and culture in creating discussions of diversity in our city. OEWD and the Cultural Master Plan Advisory Board have issued a request for proposal to advance the Cultural Master Plan's Hispanic Culture Initiative. To support this activity, $20,000 will be available for a single project or divided among multiple projects. Durham County-based for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. The application deadline is February 6, 2009.
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Pay your Greensboro water bill online
1/12/2009 - Beginning today the City of Greensboro will start accepting water bill payments online. To pay your water bill online, go to www.greensboro-nc.gov/payonline , enter your water bill account number and follow the simple directions. Online water payments will show up as a pending payment on your account the same day it is processed. Please note that a flat rate convenience fee of $1.95 will be charged to cover additional costs incurred by the City of Greensboro.
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City, WPRTA announce new shuttle service
1/9/2009 - The Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority (WPRTA), also known as Greenway Transit, and the City of Newton have announced a new van shuttle service to serve South Newton, which will include the Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM). Discussion of a need for this service has been ongoing for a period of approximately two years. The plans were announced at the January 6 meeting of the Newton City Council.
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1/5/2009 - As families take down their Christmas trees, the Town of Cary reminds citizens to remove all that glitters before turning their trees over to the Town for recycling . Whether you're putting the trees out for curbside collection or taking them to one of several conveniently located drop-off sites, be sure that all non-vegetative matter is removed, including lights, tinsel, ornaments and stands. Cary 's curbside collection begins Tuesday, January 6. To ensure collection during this town-wide sweep, have trees at the curb by 7 a.m. that day. Trees left at curb should not cover fire hydrants, sidewalks, or water meters. Trees not collected during this first sweep will be accepted as regular yard waste beginning January 12, 2009.
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Raleigh
hosts LED lights celebration on I-440 pedestrian bridge
12/22/2008 - In a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors,
120 fixturesusing light emitting diode (LED) technology have been installed
on the walkway of the Reedy Creek pedestrian bridge over the I-440 Beltline.
Late this afternoon, representatives of parties involved in the collaboration
gathered on the pedestrian bridge to toast the success of the initiative.
Mayor Charles Meeker proposed a toast of hot cocoa on this the first full
day of winter. Completed in 2005, the pedestrian bridge spans the Beltline
just north of Wade Avenue. The 660-foot-long truss bridge is the longest pedestrian
bridge in North Carolina. The bridge links the City of Raleigh's Reedy Creek
Greenway, and directly connects Meredith College with the North Carolina Museum
of Art. The museum's director, Larry Wheeler, joined Mayor Meeker and others
in making remarks at today's lighting celebration.
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Raleigh urges residents to reduce waste during holidays
12/11/2008 - On average, Raleigh residents produce about 3,000 tons of garbage each week. That number jumps dramatically to 3,750 tons per week during the holiday period, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. To reduce the amount of waste taken to the landfill, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services (SWS) Department and the City's curbside recycling program, Raleigh Recycling, are encouraging residents to follow holiday waste reduction tips. SWS and Raleigh Recycling have joined other agencies in issuing these tips so everyone can enjoy a "Green" Christmas. Actually many of the tips can be used throughout the year, not just the holidays.
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Greenville city golf pro wins PGA award
12/5/2008 - Bradford Creek Golf Pro Mike Cato has been selected as the Carolinas PGA's Junior Golf Leader. The award is given annually to the PGA professional who has proven their commitment to Junior golf programs and whose initiatives have made an impact on junior golfers. Cato was chosen from a group of fellow PGA Professionals who had been nominated by their peers. He was selected for this award because he readily contributes to Section junior events and PGA Junior Golf programs, is accepted by junior golfers as a person of outstanding character, and provides opportunities and experiences for juniors to learn and play golf.
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Greensboro asks for help in preventing accidental fires
12/4/2008 - The City of Greensboro Field Operations Department needs your help in preventing fires in City trash and recycling collection trucks. With the onset of cold weather, the potential for accidental fire increases. Please remember: -Hot ashes should never be placed in your trash container. They can start a fire in your container or in City trucks. To dispose of ashes, let them cool, then put them in a tied plastic bag before placing in your trash container. -Remove all batteries from items you dispose of. Batteries can spark and cause fires when deposited in City trucks. All batteries should be taken to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 2750 Patterson Street for free disposal. -Gasoline and motor oil should never be placed in your trash container. Empty these fluids from any motorized equipment you are disposing of and take them to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
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Gordon named Cary Employee of the Year
12/3/2008 - With nearly six years of employment with the Town of Cary and an outstanding commitment to teamwork and service, Ken Gordon has been named the Town of Cary 's 2008 Employee of the Year. Gordon, 49, currently serves as a Firefighter II and was chosen from a field of 16 excellent nominees from the Town's nearly 1,115 employees; Gordon is the first nominee from the Fire Department to ever receive the Employee of the Year award. He was honored with a plaque and a $1,000 savings bond. The announcement was made today at the Town's Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon at the Herb Young Community Center in Cary, during which dozens of staff were also recognized for reaching years of service milestones. "We're very proud of Ken's accomplishments and his commitment to providing our community with outstanding firefighting services," said Interim Town Manager Ben Shivar. "Like so many of this year's nominees, Ken represents the type of exemplary employee we strive to attract and retain in the Town of Cary ."
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Cary moves up safest large cities list
11/24/2008 - The Town of Cary has been declared the 3 rd safest in the nation among municipalities with populations of 100,000 to 499,999 by CQ Press, publisher of the annual " City Crime Rankings 2008-2009: Crime in Metropolitan America "; the town previously held the 4 th safest city ranking in the same category in 2007. Amherst , NY and Irvine , CA were named the top two safest cities among municipalities with populations of 100,000 to 499,999. As of October 1, 2008 , Cary 's estimated population was 132,647. Also once again, Cary is the highest-ranked municipality in North Carolina and in the southeast among the nation's safest cities overall, a designation that the Town has held for ten years in a row. This year, Cary 's overall safety ranking was 15 th safest when compared with every community of any size in the report.
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Newton demonstrates plug-in hybrid technology
11/18/2008 - The City of Newton hosted several demonstrations of a new plug-in hybrid car, courtesy of NC Public Power and ElectriCities. The 2008 Toyota Prius, which contains a battery that can be charged by plugging into a standard wall outlet, is capable of traveling up to 100 miles on one gallon of gasoline due to the hybrid/electric technology. The city demonstrated the car at Newton-Conover Middle School and at the Newton-Conover Health Science High School on Monday, November 17. Additionally, the Mayor and City Council Members rode in the vehicle later that day.
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Greensboro honored for 'National Night Out' participation
11/17/2008 - The National Association of Town Watch has once again selected Greensboro as a National Award Winner for the City's participation in the 25th Annual National Night Out (NNO) on August 4. National Night Out, initiated in 1984, is designed to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention and to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. The Greensboro Police Department has served as the area's organizer of NNO activities since the inception of the program in 1984. Greensboro was also honored by the National Association of Town Watch as a National Award Winner last year.
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Davidson announces Jack Burney Community Service Award winners
11/13/2008 - John and Paula Kelton of Davidson will receive the G. Jackson Burney Community Service Award for 2008, the Town announced today. The Keltons are long-time community volunteers best known for their work with children and children's efforts including the Ada Jenkins Center and Davidson Cornelius Day Care Center. ... The award is named for G. Jackson Burney who served the town in many capacities, primarily in planning and communications.
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Asheville
Transit receives green training
11/12/2008 - The Asheville Transit System (ATS) has been selected by the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) to receive special training to green operations.
The FTA hired Virginia Tech faculty to work with ATS staff in developing a
complete Environmental Management System (EMS) using the 14001 Standard of
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
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It's the 'Year of Compiegne' in Raleigh
11/4/2008 - Mayor Charles Meeker began today's City Council meeting by proclaiming it the "Year of Compiegne in Raleigh." The year officially begins Tuesday, Nov. 11, which will mark the 90th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending World War I. The signing took place in a rail car in Compiegne, France, Raleigh's Gallic Sister City. The last day of the 366-day "year" will be Nov. 11, 2009. In addition to the armistice-signing anniversary, it is the 20th anniversary of the bonding of Compiegne and Raleigh as Sister Cities. Several festivities will take place Veterans Day in Raleigh to mark this 90th anniversary and throughout the coming year to mark the 20th anniversary of Compiegne's and Raleigh's special relationship.
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Durham wins four national communication awards
10/28/2008 - The City of Durham's Office of Public Affairs and Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) have each been recognized with four national awards for communications outreach at a national conference held last week. The City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) 20th Annual Conference recognized the City's Office of Public Affairs and DATA for two projects each. Public Affairs received the 2008 Silver Circle Award, a second place national award, for its "2007 Annual Report." Public Affairs also received the 2008 Award of Excellence, a third place national award, for its monthly talk show "CityLife." DATA received the 2008 Silver Circle Award for its "Graffiti Reduction and Prevention Program," a program aimed at reducing graffiti and vandalism in and around transit property. DATA also received the 2008 Award of Excellence for its "Good Morning" advertising campaign. 3CMA is a national organization of more than 900 government public information officers, marketing and public relations professionals. One of the highlights of the annual conference is the Savvy Awards, which recognize the best-practice projects and outstanding work of 3CMA members.
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Durham 911 center receives international re-accreditation
10/21/2008 - The Durham Emergency Communication Center (DECC) has been re-accredited as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence, the highest distinction awarded by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED). The DECC is one of only 99 centers in the world to receive this distinction for its comprehensive implementation and compliance with the Medical Priority Dispatch System, the world's most widely-used 911-type pre-arrival instruction and dispatch-life-support protocol system. With scripted telephone instructions for CPR, airway obstruction relief, hemorrhage control, and childbirth assistance, the MPDS has been credited with helping save thousands of lives. Earning this re-accreditation award was voluntary and involved completing a detailed self-study and analysis.
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Durham Parks and Recreation earns National Accreditation
10/20/2008 - On October 14, 2008, Durham DPR become one of only 79 agencies in the country and among the five in N.C. to receive national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).
10/17/2008 -In recognition of his years of service to and countless accomplishments for the citizens of Cary, the Cary Town Council has named the main field at the USA Baseball National Training Complex the "William B. Coleman, Jr. Field" , to honor Town Manager Bill Coleman who retires today after more than 30 years of public service; in addition, the Council has named current Assistant Town Manager Ben Shivar Interim Town Manager until a permanent successor for Coleman is selected by the Council via a national search. Coleman Field features spectator seating for 1,754 people and additional grass seating for approximately 250 people. Also, the stadium field has a press box that includes two suites, official scorer's room, a sound room and press row. Located inside the Town's Thomas Brooks Park at 111 Brooks Park Ave. , the National Training Complex is home to USA Baseball, the national governing body for the sport that represents amateur baseball as part of the United States Olympic Committee and the International Baseball Association.
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Newton's 'Light Up the Town' planned for November 30
10/16/2008 - The holidays are almost here! Local residents should make plans now to attend the City of Newton's "Light Up the Town" celebration on Sunday, November 30, at 5:30 p.m. on the downtown square. Sponsored by the Newton Festival & Events Committee, this year's event will electrify the downtown area with thousands of lights, while providing a wide variety of activities for the young and the young at heart.
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Downtown Cary demolition opens the door for tons of giving to Habitat ofr Humanity
10/13/2008 - As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, the Town of Cary and its contractor, Global Earthworks, Inc., have joined with Habitat for Humanity to recycle more than 10 tons of materials coming from the removal of several old apartment buildings. Now through October 26, 2008, workers from Habitat for Humanity are assisting Global Earthworks. in demolishing and collecting reuseable items from three apartment buildings at 320 South Walker St. The apartments are being removed to pave the way for Cary 's new downtown park and Town square.
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Energy improvements slated for Chapel Hill town hall
10/3/2008 - Crews will install a new heating, ventilation and air condition system at Chapel Hill Town Hall at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. beginning on Monday, Oct. 6. The five-month construction project will replace a 19-year-old system that is becoming increasingly more problematic to maintain. The Council has approved spending up to $666,500 for the project contracted to H.M. Kern Corporation and Engineering Designs Inc. It will replace two rooftop units with new energy efficient gas fired units as well as a new digital control system. A portion of the project is being funded through the Town's Energy Bank, a bond-supported revolving loan fund that promotes the installation of energy efficient equipment in Town-owned buildings. Money saved on utilities is put back into the Energy Bank to fund similar projects in the future.
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Cary launches new process for citizens to study issues and present to council
10/1/2008 - At the direction of the Town Council, the Town of Cary has launched the Citizen Issue Advisory Group Process, which enables Cary citizens to apply to form an advisory group to study, develop and recommend improvements to the Cary Town Council on a specific topic. Beginning today, groups of 5-15 citizens may submit an application to the newly created Citizen Issue Review Commission (CIRC) to form an Issue Advisory Group. Once the application is submitted, the staff and CIRC will review it and determine if the group can become a Town-Sanctioned Issue Advisory Group.
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Asheville mayor works hard to encourage conservation at the pump
9/25/2008 - Fuel supply is gradually and slowly improving, but the availability of retail supply will be tight for another week. On Wednesday, Mayor Terry Bellamy responded to calls for additional local government intervention by encouraging gas stations to place limits and better manage gas operations. This action was taken instead of proclaiming a state of emergency in the city of Asheville.
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Cary selected as one of six cities for NCAA championship pilot program
9/24/2008 - The NCAA has selected Cary to serve as one of the inaugural members in its new "NCAA Championship City" pilot program that will feature multiple host opportunities of NCAA Division I, II and III men's and women's championships through the year 2012. Other cities selected include Cleveland, Indianapolis, St. Louis, San Diego and San Antonio.
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Durham JobLink receives statewide recognition
9/23/2008 - The Durham JobLink Career Center has received an important distinction - it is now among 22 out of 100 JobLink Career Centers throughout North Carolina that has received a Level III Charter from the North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development. A Level III Charter is the highest distinction provided to a JobLink Career Center and signifies that processes and procedures are in place to ensure that businesses and job seekers receive optimal service.
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Durham kicks off 'Try Transit Week'
9/19/2008
- Riders of Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) will enjoy fare free service
on Monday thanks to "Try Transit Week." The weeklong activities, sponsored
by the City of Durham and DATA, encourages drivers to find alternative modes
of transportation and get single-passenger vehicles off the road in the Triangle
region. According to Ieshia Robertson, public affairs specialist for the City
of Durham/DATA, the fare-free Monday event is in honor of "International Car
Free Day" and will help improve Durham's environment - and save Durham residents
from feeling so much pain at the gas pump.
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9/17/2008 - In response to the current uncertainty of the fuel supply in Western North Carolina, City Manager Gary Jackson has called for implementation of the first phase of the accelerated fuel conservation operational plan for city government. The first phase of the plan will not interrupt police, fire and rescue, and transit services. Phase one of the conservation plan will take effect immediately and is designed on a department by department basis. Fuel conservation measures will be taken in order to make the most efficient use of city supplies. City employees will consolidate services where possible and delay some maintenance functions.
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Concord area water restrictions modifications
9/11/2008 - Recent rain events have led to increased stream flows in the area. As a result, water use restrictions for customers of Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Landis and Mount Pleasant are amended effective 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2008. These restrictions apply to the use of water sold by these municipalities.
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Durham
installs first solar water heating system in city-owned facility
9/5/2008 - Durham has taken an important next step in becoming more energy
efficient thanks to a new solar water heating system, the first of its kind
to be installed in a facility owned by the City of Durham. The City’s
Department of General Services recently installed the new solar system at
its facility, located at 2011 Fay Street, which boasts a projected savings
of $2,500 annually in natural gas costs at today’s price with a return
on investment of less than five years. The new system replaces the natural
gas fired boiler water heating system with a 16 vacuum tube solar collector
mounted on the facility’s roof, where incoming solar radiation is converted
to heat that is then transferred to the facility’s water tank.
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9/3/2008 - As if on cue, the City of Greensboro is ushering in National Preparedness Month by preparing for the possible inland effects of Tropical Storm Hanna. The National Weather Service says the storm's track is still somewhat uncertain, but warns residents along the southeastern coast of the United States to prepare for a possible landfall by Friday.
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Durham's finance department wins excellence award
9/2/2008 - The City of Durham's Department of Finance has been awarded the Munis Public Sector Excellence Award by Tyler Technologies, Inc. for demonstrating best practices in developing, deploying, and maintaining Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. The City's Munis ERP system consists of software applications that provide the City with the knowledge to manage core business processes. According to Keith Herrmann, interim director of the City's Department of Finance, integration is the single most important feature of ERP. "The system provides software capabilities that allow seamless integration of major processes and functions across the City. The key factor is to enter data once, and have it flow through the entire system," Herrmann said. "In essence, the City merged all of its separate software applications into one package, thereby lowering its maintenance costs and making access to administrative applications, such as budgeting, payroll, and grants, consistent across the City's various departments. Ultimately, this enables City employees to be more efficient and provide better customer service to Durham residents."
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Newton earns five Public Power awards
9/2/2008 - The City of Newton is among 21 public power communities that received "Awards of Excellence" at ElectriCities Annual Meeting, August 8-9, 2008. Newton earned awards in the following categories: Economic Development, Communications, Customer Service, Key Accounts, and Training. ... The City of Newton has been a Public Power Community since 1896. More than 70 North Carolina public power communities, municipally owned and operated electric systems, serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in North Carolina.
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Durham's
toilet rebate program now available
8/29/2008 - Durham residents interested in saving water – and money
– now have another opportunity thanks to the City of Durham’s
New Toilet Rebate Program. The program, sponsored by the City’s Department
of Water Management, offers rebates valued at $100 when qualified water customers
replace their existing toilets with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
WaterSense-labeled, high-efficiency toilet models.
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Cary's annual wastewater report now available
8/29/2008 - A report outlining the Town of Cary 's wastewater services management for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 is now available. The report, which is required by the State of North Carolina, can be read online at www.townofcary.org , and hard copies are available at Town of Cary community centers, Cary Town Hall, Morrisville Town Hall and at the Wake County Public Library in downtown Cary.
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Cary spends more than $25 million to improve state-owned roads
8/26/2008 - Once again the Town of Cary has stepped up to proactively addressed citizen concerns, this time by completing major improvements to sections of three state-owned and maintained roadways; using a first of its kind virtual ribbon cutting , the Town of Cary has officially opened the improved Evans Road, Tryon Road, and Southwest Maynard Road. Each of these projects meets the Town's Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which incorporates the needs of a multitude of transportation modes - automobiles, cyclists, public transit and pedestrians. "Cary has a history of doing what it takes to keep our citizens' quality of life high, and sometimes this means spending local tax dollars to improve infrastructure that's technically the responsibility of another governmental entity," said Town of Cary Engineering Director Tim Bailey. "Whether walking, biking, or driving, these corridors are very important for tens of thousands of Cary citizens who use them every day."
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Greensboro Police series to focus on safety, prevention
8/25/2008-
The first in a new series of safety-themed television programs developed by
the Greensboro Police Department debuted on Government Cable Channel 13 on
Friday, August 22. The one- to two-minute programs feature Greensboro Police
officers sharing tips on how Greensboro residents can help protect themselves,
their families and their property. "Our officers are out there every day working
to protect people in this city," said Police Chief Tim Bellamy. "But it's
important that residents also take the initiative to help protect themselves.
That's why we named this series 'Partners in Safety.' We wanted to emphasize
the need for that partnership between the Police Department and the residents
of Greensboro."
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Asheville
firefighter earns Chief Fire Officer Designation (PDF)
8/21/2008 - Battalion
Chief Barry Hendren with Asheville Fire and Rescue recently received the prestigious
recognition of Chief Fire Officer Designation. This is the highest professional
recognition available in the fire and rescue services for North America, with
only 35 total Chief Fire Officers in North Carolina and 601 in all the United
States . Chief Hendren is the third member with Asheville Fire and Rescue
to have earned this respected designation.
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Cary's Coleman to leave public service
8/15/2008 - After more than 30 years in local government, Cary Town Manager Bill Coleman, 57, has decided to retire from public service and join the local government group of SAS, where he will use his vast knowledge of governments' inner-workings to help the company devise and implement software solutions for governmental operations. His last day at Cary Town Hall will be October 17, 2008. "I appreciate very much the opportunity I have had to work for the elected officials and citizens of the Town of Cary; Cary is a great place to live, work and raise a family," said Coleman. "The Town has been blessed with outstanding leadership, and I am confident that the Mayor and Council, along with the staff, will continue to move Cary forward as the premier community in the country."
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Greensboro Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year announced
8/5/2008 - The Greensboro Police Department's Crime Stoppers Program has named Sgt. James W. Moore as the Officer of the Year. The program gives this award each year at the close of its annual fund-raising golf tournament. Sgt. Moore is the supervisor of the Greensboro Police Department's Warrant Squad, the unit responsible for serving outstanding warrants. In February 2008, Moore's unit, in partnership with the Greensboro News & Record, Guilford County Sheriff's Department and High Point Police Department, began a newspaper series profiling outstanding wanted subjects. Since then, more than 30 wanted subjects have been arrested.
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Take crime prevention to the street with Cary's National Night Out
8/4/2008 - When the sun begins to set on one of the safest large communities in America, Cary police, fire, and EMS officials will travel throughout town to bring awareness to crime prevention and drug abuse in observance of the 25 th National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Make plans to get a one-of-a-kind, behind-the-scenes look at policing by participating in the Town of Cary Police Department's Open House and receive your child ID kit from 6-8 p.m. The Open House is also a great opportunity for all who attend to meet the four-legged members of Cary 's K-9 crew, see the view from inside a police cruiser, and have a peek at the weapons carried by the police force.
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Make Asheville a 'Bear Smart' community
8/2/2008
- The Asheville Police Department's Animal Services Unit is offering tips
on how citizens can increase their safety around bears. According to the N.C.
Wildlife Department, the bear population in Western North Carolina has grown
in recent years, along with the simultaneous encroachment of humans into bears'
natural habitats. The prolonged regional drought has also reduced the food
supply for bears, which then leave their natural habitats to hunt for sustenance.
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Durham launches speech-enabled feature for website
7/30/2008 - Web site users who have difficulty reading online can now more easily access the City of Durham's Web site thanks to new software technology that reads Web text out loud. Browesaloud, a new technology offered by Texthelp Systems, is now available for download from the City's Web site. When enabled by the user, it reads Web text out loud, making content more readily available to people with learning disabilities and vision problems, as well as those for whom English is a second language.
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Greenville now 10th largest city in the state
7/23/2008 - The U.S. Census Bureau has released its annual population estimates for all cities in the U.S. According to the figures, as of July 1, 2007, Greenville has passed Asheville and Jacksonville to become the 10 th largest city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 76,058; that's an increase of 3.4% above the 2006 estimate (down from the 3.95% growth of 2005 to 2006). "Greenville has been experiencing steady growth for several years," said City Manager Wayne Bowers. "As a result, the City has added personnel to meet a growing service demand. This fiscal year, the City Council authorized adding nine police officers and a peak staffing EMS crew to address the public safety needs of our community."
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Greensboro P.D. receives donation of two Segways
7/23/2008 - Greensboro developer Roy Carroll has donated two Segways to the Greensboro Police Department. Also called "personal transporters," the Segways will be used as a complement to the bicycle and foot patrols currently operating in downtown Greensboro. The Segways are valued at about $6,000 each. "We are very grateful to Mr. Carroll for this generous donation," said Greensboro Police Chief Tim Bellamy. "This is a perfect example of what can be accomplished through partnerships between the public sector and private industry." Carroll, who is the owner of The Carroll Cos., said during a news conference today that he made the offer to the Police Department after learning that other police departments in the state and throughout the country have incorporated the transporters into their patrol operations.
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Greensboro releases crime statistics for first six months of 2008
7/21/2008 - Crime statistics comparing the first six months of 2008 with the first six months of 2007 show that violent crime in Greensboro increased by 1.3 percent, while property crimes increased by 4.6 percent. The Greensboro Police Department released the statistics today. During the first six months of 2008, police investigated 948 violent crimes, up from 936 during the first six months of 2007. Violent crimes include murder, rape, commercial robbery, individual robbery and aggravated assault. Although the number of violent crimes remained relatively constant in the two comparison periods, statistics show a decrease in June 2008, when violent crimes dropped to 143 from a six-month high of 179 in May. Violent crimes peaked at 210 in May 2007.
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Bike racks installed throughout Durham
7/18/2008 - Durham's bicycling enthusiasts now have 67 new bike racks to use throughout the city thanks to a recently finished installation as part of Durham's CityRacks Bicycle Parking Program. "We have received many phone calls and e-mails thanking us for installing the bicycle racks. As I travel around town, I see they are being used," said Dale McKeel, bicycle and pedestrian coordinator with the Transportation Division of the City's Department of Public Works. "This is an important step in the City's efforts to become a more bicycle-friendly community and we're going to continue our progress by installing more racks and lockers at both our public schools and the new Durham Station in the coming year."
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Durham's AAA bond rating reaffirmed
7/16/2008 - Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings, and Moody's Investors Service have each re-affirmed their 'AAA' bond rating for the City of Durham. The 'AAA' debt rating, the highest rating a municipality can receive, allows Durham to borrow money at the lowest interest rates available. Durham is one of less than 20 cities nationwide that has 'AAA' ratings from all three major bond rating agencies. "We are extremely pleased to be cited yet again for our strong financial performance due to our conservative fiscal management," said City Manager Patrick W. Baker. "The 'AAA' rating is a strong indicator for our citizens that we diligently and efficiently manage their tax dollars. Our 'AAA' rating allows us to issue GO bonds and provide our taxpayers with significant savings on the interest as we work to improve our community."
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Newton's Soldiers Reunion planned for August
7/15/2008 - The 119th Annual Soldiers Reunion in Newton, which has become a patriotic tradition for area residents, is almost here. This year's theme is "Preserving Our Freedom," to pay tribute to U.S. military veterans, and to honor those currently serving in the Middle East. The weeklong celebration, sponsored by the Newton Merchants Association and American Legion Post 16, officially begins on Sunday, August 17, with activities continuing through Thursday, August 21, commonly known as "Reunion Day." Every year, the third Thursday in August serves as the culmination of the annual event with the Reunion Parade.
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Wilmington's 1898 sculpture installed
7/11/2008 - Atlanta artist Ayokunle Odeleye and his team arrived in Wilmington on July 11 to install the sculptural elements of the 1898 Memorial. Mr. Odeleye and his crew installed six cast-bronze paddles, each reaching 16 feet in height and weighing approximately 1,000 pounds. They will also install two free-standing, curvilinear, faux-stone forms topped with brass plaques which recount the history of the events of 1898 and name the 10 major donors to the project. The City of Wilmington and the 1898 Foundation will host an official dedication ceremony for the park on November 8, 2008.
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Greensboro police to offer free gun locks
7/10/2008
- The Greensboro Police Department will be offering free gun locks during
an upcoming event at the Greensboro location of Gander Mountain. Gun
locks, which are designed to prevent the gun from being fired, are one of
several safety measures recommended by firearms experts. ... "Any
time you hear about an accidental shooting, whether it's involving a child
or an adult, you know it could have been prevented with proper firearm safety,"
said Sgt. Paul Pell of the Greensboro Police Department. "One of the easiest
things a gun owner can do to protect themselves, their children, their friends
and their loved ones, is to use gun locks whenever that firearm is not in
use."
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7/8/2008 - The City of Durham has received international recognition yet again for its financial accountability and reporting to Durham's citizens. The City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has been acknowledged for the 23rd consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The GFOA is a nonprofit, professional association serving more than 17,000 government finance professionals. The City's Fiscal Year 2006-07 CAFR was recognized with the certificate of achievement, the GFOA's highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting. An impartial panel determined that the report met "the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive 'spirit of full disclosure' to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR."
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Asheville Fire and Rescue practices fuel conservation
7/1/2008 - Reflecting the public's increasing interest in fuel conservation, Asheville Fire and Rescue has taken several measures to assist in conservation efforts. For many years, fuel conservation and environmental concerns have been part of AFR's decision-making process, whether for buying vehicles or creating work schedules.
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7/1/2008 -- Mayor Kevin Foy accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award on behalf of the Town of Chapel Hill during the 2008 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards Program. Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the awards recognize and honor mayors for outstanding and innovative practices to increase energy efficiency in their cities and to help curb global warming. Chapel Hill was recognized for creating a fare free transit system on a communitywide basis. Since Chapel Hill Transit became fare free in 2001, it has become the second largest transit system in North Carolina. Since that time ridership has risen from 3 million riders a year to more than 6.5 million riders annually projected for 2008. The Chapel Hill community has proven its commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and its commitment to alternative forms of transportation through this innovative program.
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Get a little green for your green in Cary's innovative new grass grab
7/1/2008 - As part of its ongoing efforts to lead the state in conserving finite natural resources, the Town of Cary has expanded its nationally-recognized water conservation program to include a one-time $500 incentive per property for the replacement of irrigated turf. An initiative approved by the Cary Town Council on March 13, 2008 as part of four new innovative water conservation measures, the intent of the Turf Buy Back Program is to reduce current outdoor water use and promote water-wise irrigation habits. The program provides incentives to 200 Town of Cary water customers who replace their irrigated turf with one of two water wise landscape options: conversion to natural area or conversion of cool-season grass to warm-season grass. The incentives are offered to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis according to program rules.
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Cary police close curtain on burglaring quartet
7/1/2008 - The Town of Cary Police Department has arrested and charged four suspects who may be linked to 37 larceny and breaking and entering cases that have occurred in Cary since November 2007. "The Cary Police Department's primary objective is to ensure the safety and well-being of those who live in or are visiting our Town. It is rewarding to have apprehended these four suspects who are responsible for such an extensive list of crimes," said Captain Mike Williams of the Cary Police Department.
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Newton community survey results released
6/30/2008 - Why are you proud of Newton? What time do you shop? Has Newton improved over the last five years? These are but a few of the many important questions that almost 600 respondents answered in the Newton Community Survey. The survey, which contained 22 questions, was developed by City of Newton officials and staff, members of the Newton Area Council (of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce), the Downtown Newton Development Association (DNDA), and the Newton Merchants Inc. with significant assistance from the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Appalachian State University. The total population with access to the survey has been estimated at 10,000; therefore, with 597 completed surveys, the community survey achieved a 6 percent response rate, which the SBTDC says is a favorable response rate for this type of survey. The survey was available online, in the citywide newsletter, and at various businesses throughout the city.
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Newton implements fuel conservation measures
6/30/2008 - With the drastic and continual increase in fuel prices, City of Newton departments have developed and implemented fuel conservation plans which will help address the escalating cost of operating trucks, machinery, and other city-owned equipment. In general, all city departments have devised measures to conserve fuel, which include eliminating unnecessary idling, consolidating trips, utilizing city vehicles only when necessary, maintaining proper driving habits, ensuring vehicle maintenance to increase fuel economy, and utilizing conference calls to replace out-of-office meetings.
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Greenville's GREAT bus system wins award
6/26/2008 - Making safety a high priority has helped the GREAT Bus System win safety awards two years in a row. The Greenville Area Transit System (GREAT) has been awarded the 2007 Safety Award from the North Carolina Public Transportation Association. The award is given for having the fewest at-fault accidents or incidents. GREAT beat out 13 other systems in the category of Urban Fixed Route 999,999 miles or less by having no at-fault accidents or incidents.
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Greensboro provides eight new recycling drop-off points
6/25/2008 - The City of Greensboro now has eight new locations for residents to drop off recyclable items. The new sites are located at seven fire stations throughout the city and one at Costco on Wendover Avenue. These locations provide a safe and convenient place for Greensboro residents to recycle, and bring the total number of City recycling drop-off sites to 17.
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State grant will make Greensboro Colisuem more green
6/20/2008
- The City of Greensboro Field Operations Department has been awarded a Community
Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant worth $18,000 from the NC Division of
Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance. The grant will be used
to fund changes that will make the Greensboro Coliseum Complex a greener facility.
Changes include recycling a greater variety and larger amount of materials,
reducing the number of contaminated recyclables, and raising public awareness
of recycling at the Coliseum.
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Almost 100 children enjoy Newton's 'Take a Kid Fishing Day' on June 14
6/17/2008 - The City of Newton Parks & Recreation Department, along with Dick's Sporting Goods of Hickory and Drum's Fish Lake, sponsored the annual Take A Kid Fishing Day on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Approximately 100 area children participated in the popular event, which was held on Father's Day weekend this year, enhancing the family atmosphere even more. Aspiring anglers were catching fish weighing close to 15 pounds, including carp, bass, catfish, and others. Children in three age divisions were awarded numerous door prizes, as well as rewards for catching the most fish, the largest fish, most unusual fish, and smallest fish.
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Asheville Transit hires new management company
6/11/2008 - Asheville Transit System's infrastructure will be under new management as of July 1. Asheville City Council hired Cincinnati-based management company First Transit, Inc. to hire and supervise drivers, maintain vehicles, and build bus stops. Current drivers are expected to transition to the new management company. Interim Transit Manager Mariate Echeverry is optimistic about the coming change, "First Transit, Inc. runs hundreds of public transit utilities across the county. We selected them over several other companies because of their focus on customer service and safety. They came highly recommended and have an excellent reputation in the industry."
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Solid waste services vet Foster named Raleigh's Employee of the Year
6/6/2008 - George Foster, a 24-year veteran with the Solid Waste Services Department, today was named the City of Raleigh Employee of the Year. Mr. Foster began his service with the Capital City as a laborer and today has the duties of Yard Waste Center crew supervisor. In making the announcement, City Manager J. Russell Allen said of Mr. Foster: "One thing George cannot do is whine. His coworkers know that for certain, because it can be driving rain, frigid and windy, or still, humid and 100 degrees and George is still 100 percent on the job.'
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New program encourages Cary citizens to stop flushing water and money down the commode
6/3/2008 - As part of its ongoing efforts to lead the state in conserving finite natural resources, the Town of Cary has begun offering $150 rebates to water customers who replace their older toilets that use between 3.5 and 5 gallons of water per flush (gpf) with new, high-efficiency toilets (HET) that use 75 to 80 percent less water or 1.28 gpf. An initiative approved by the Cary Town Council on March 13, 2008 , as part of four new innovative water conservation measures, the HET Retrofit Rebate Program is aimed at reducing indoor water usage. In its initial phase, the program provides 400 rebates to Cary water customers for replacing their older toilets with WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilets in their homes or businesses -- a limit of three rebates per single-family property and five per non-residential property, all issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Cary council renames Kids Together Park in honor of former council member
5/30/2008 - At their regular meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2008, the Cary Town Council honored former District D Council Member Marla Dorrel by unanimously supporting a resolution renaming Kids Together Park, 111 Thurston Drive, as the "Marla Dorrel Park" and naming the Kids Together Park Playground the "Kids Together Playground" at the Marla Dorrel Park. Council member Julie Robison presented the surprise resolution to Dorrel on behalf of the Council in recognition of her love for the community and dedication to the development and continued improvement of Kids Together Park. "There is no greater honor you could give me," said a visibly moved Dorrel, who was joined at the podium last night by her husband Gary Craven and long-time Cary volunteer Tom Hemrick.
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Greenville holds recycling contest
5/29/2008 - The Kinston Indians are really going to bat to encourage recycling in the city of Greenville. In fact, you could hit a home run and win tickets to an Indians home game by doing something as easy as recycling. During the month of June, all single-family households in the city of Greenville which recycle are eligible to enter to win four tickets to an Indians home game.
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Cary raises awareness about gangs
5/28/2008 - As part of its continuous commitment to keeping Cary one of the safest places to live in America, the Town of Cary has upped the ante on gang prevention and begun a comprehensive publicity campaign to help educate the community about gang activity and gang prevention in Cary. A new Web section as well as public service announcements (PSA), flyers, brochures are some of the tactics the Town will be using to suppress gang activity in Cary. The measures come on the heels of the Cary Town Council's proclamation in support of gang prevention measures, including declaring May 2008 as Youth Gang Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Greensboro provides quality drinking water
5/22/2008 - By the end of next week, Greensboro residents should expect to receive in the mail the annual water quality report, the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, mandates that all municipal water systems provide a CCR to their customers for calendar year 2007 by July 1, 2008. The CCR provides information about where water comes from, possible substances in the water, and compliance with state and federal limits. It also gives specific public health information, enabling consumers to make informed decisions regarding any potential health risks related to the use of their public drinking water.
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5/21/2008 - The Raleigh City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday to increase impact fees in order to offset the cost of new development. The council rejected a recommendation from the City's Planning Commission to phase in the higher fees over three years. The new fees take effect on June 1. Funds generated by the City's impact fees, also called thoroughfare and open-space facility fees, are used to help pay for new road construction and park development. The amount of each fee in the proposal approved by the council is proportional to the impacts created by the new development.
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McCoy is Asheville firefighter of the year
5/20/2008 - Asheville Fire and Rescue is proud to announce that on May 15, 2008, Captain Mike McCoy was recognized by the Optimist Club of Asheville as the 2008 Firefighter of the Year. McCoy was recently named Fire Protection Student of the Year by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; he achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average. McCoy has been employed with the city since 1985 and was promoted to Captain in 2000.
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Upcoming forum to educate public about gangs
5/19/2008 - The Greensboro Police Department has scheduled two more of the highly popular Gang Awareness Educational Forums on May 27 and August 26. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and those who work with children and teenagers are encouraged to attend either of these free presentations to learn how to identify the warning signs of gang involvement, as well as how to determine the best course of action to take when faced with this issue.
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Mayo selected as Greensboro's 'Officer of the Year'
5/16/2008
- Greensboro police officer Rob Mayo has been selected as the agency's Officer
of the Year. The award was presented during the Police and Citizen Appreciation
Dinner on May 15, along with numerous other awards given to officers, residents
and businesses who have assisted the Greensboro Police Department during the
past year. A sworn officer since 2002, Mayo is assigned to the Robbery Squad,
a unit that also received an award for its exceptional work in solving a string
of commercial robberies late last year. GPD Sgt. J.J. Sturm, who nominated
Mayo for the award, said Mayo is a role model for other officers.
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Asheville receives award for actions to improve air quality
5/14/2008 - City of Asheville Fleet Manager Chris Dobbins on May 6 accepted the NC Mobile Clean Air Renewable Energy (CARE) award for the city's efforts to reduce transportation emissions. The NC Mobile CARE award is the state's highest recognition for public fleets. The City of Asheville incorporates multiple clean technologies into its fleet mix for a reduction in air pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of foreign oil.
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5/9/2008 - It will take about $306 million next year and a tax rate of 33 cents to keep Cary one of the greatest places in America to live, work, and raise a family, according to the Fiscal Year 2009 proposed budget presented by Assistant Town Manager Ben Shivar to the Town Council at its regular meeting last night. The budget, which is 20 percent lower than the current year's adopted budget, includes $166,324,973 in proposed operations spending-a seven percent increase over the current year's adopted operating budget; the $139,403,714 in proposed capital project spending is a 38 percent decrease from the current year's adopted capital budget. Citizens are invited to share their thoughts at either of two budget public hearings to be held as part of the regular Town Council meetings on May 29 and June 12. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 316 N. Academy St., in downtown Cary. Fiscal Year 2009 runs from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
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New laptops mean more efficiency for police officers
4/30/2008 - New laptops are replacing outdated technology in Greensboro's police cars, and the change will help Greensboro Police officers work more efficiently. The Police Department has leased about 50 Panasonic laptops to replace the MobileVu systems that have been used by the GPD since 2003, said Anita McCoy, network services manager for the GPD. With the new laptops, officers can print e-citations, use CD-based training, and easily connect other equipment to the laptop's USB port - tasks that were not possible with the MobileVu, she said. The new laptops will also enable the Police Department to work toward the installation of in-car cameras, she said.
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May is National Historic Preservation Month (PDF)
4/24/2008
- Citizens in Asheville and Buncombe County will join thousands of
individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of
National Preservation Month in May, 2008. “Preservation Matters
Here” is the theme for this month-long celebration.
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Greensboro's 'Community Night Out' program success leads to expansion
4/18/2008-
After three months of increasing success during its weekly Community Night
Out program, the Guilford County Police Athletes and Activities League (G-PAL)
is hoping to expand the program to Peeler Recreation Center. The Community
Night Out program connects neighborhood residents with the Greensboro Police
Department and the local faith community to provide children of all ages 'somewhere
to go, something to do, and someone to be.' Community Night Out is offered
every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee
St.
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Poll shows Triangle voters aware of shortage, willing to 'Slow the Flow'
4/18/2008 - A poll conducted by OnPoint Polling and Research found that registered voters in the Triangle are overwhelmingly aware of the area's water shortage and are willing to do their part to save water. OnPoint Polling donated the public opinion survey to the Raleigh City Council-appointed Water Conservation Council, which is working to promote water conservation. The Water Conservation Council has kicked off a water conservation education campaign with its "Slow the Flow" logo that was designed gratis by Clean Design. The poll found that 93 percent of respondents claimed they had recently taken steps at home to reduce water use.
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Greensboro Hope Project outreach efforts get boost from grants
4/15/2008- Generous grants from two local organizations will jump-start the community outreach efforts of the Hope Project, an initiative that seeks to steer young adults away from gang-related activity. The Weaver Foundation and the Greensboro Grasshoppers will provide $300,000 each during the next three years, for a total grant amount of $600,000. The grants will be announced during the April 15 City Council meeting.
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The City of Asheville awarded $400,000 EPA Brownfields grant to assist
in redevelopment of potentially contaminated sites (PDF)
4/9/2008 - The United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the City of Asheville a $400,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to expand economic development and technical services provided by the Land-of-Sky Regional Council Regional Brownfields Initiative (RBI). The City and RBI will use the funding to directly assist prospective developers of Brownfields properties in the City's River District. Brownfields are underutilized or abandoned properties that have actual or perceived contamination.
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Durham
debuts new technology to help citizens address neighborhood disrepair
4/9/2008 – Durham residents interested in serving as extra eyes for
City government now have their chance thanks to new technology designed to
help the community prioritize its immediate, street-level needs. The City
of Durham is debuting Computerized Neighborhood Environment Tracking –
or ComNet – that enables neighborhoods to use easily operated handheld
computers with digital cameras so that street level conditions, such as pot
holes, illegal dumping, weedy lots, litter and vacant houses, can be quickly
captured, recorded and prioritized for action.
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4/8/2008 - In an ongoing effort to balance the impacts of growth with desired service levels, the Cary Town Council has unanimously approved an increase in water and sewer development fees to 75 percent of the maximum allowable fees effective on July 1, 2008; this translates into a an average seven percent increase over the existing fee for water and an average 31 percent increase over the existing sewer fee. While the $374 fee for an irrigation meter remains the same, the Council approved a first-time meter fee for reclaimed water meters of $187, which is 50 percent of the current potable irrigation meter fee. The Council also voted unanimously to keep transportation impact fees at current levels, which are already among the highest in the Triangle. The decisions were made at the Council's regular meeting on Monday, April 7, 2008.
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New study confirms benefits of the "Asheville Project"
4/1/2008 - A recently published study in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association demonstrates the continued success of the "Asheville Project" health care model. The study of more than 600 individuals in two health plans (City of Asheville and Mission Hospitals) showed that the program of pharmacist-directed medication management improved clinical and economic outcomes for people treated for high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol over the six-year study period.
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Asheville PD to destroy firearms obtained in 'gun buyback' (PDF)
3/31/2008 - Asheville police on Wednesday will destroy 302 guns that were turned in by the community during the "gun buyback" program held in December. Guns will be destroyed beginning at about 10 a.m. at Biltmore Iron and Metal Co., 1 Meadow Road. Biltmore Iron and Metal has agreed to help the police department with this task, which requires, on average, 15 tons to 25 tons of pressure to cut up a single gun. Guns made of stainless steel have to be cut up manually with a saw.
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Citizens give Cary high marks in 6th satisfaction survey
3/27/2008 - The results are in and the marks are high in the Town of Cary's 2008 Biennial Citizen Satisfaction Survey, which gave a group of Cary residents the opportunity to voice their opinions on more than 50 questions about their government and community -- from sense of safety and community appearance to Town employees' customer service, quality of life, one-stop voting, taxes, and much more. Since its inception in 1998, the Town of Cary has been using its biennial survey to help provide guidance or where it can make improvements in its service to and services for citizens.
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Greensboro, universities to conduct new "State of Human Relations" study
3/27/2008-
Ten years ago, the City of Greensboro's Department of Human Relations produced
a "State of Human Relations" (SOHR) that examined the challenges facing Greensboro
as it entered the 21st Century. This year, a new report will be produced to
examine the current issues in human relations and to determine what progress
has been made in the last decade. Like its predecessor, this study will be
a collaboration between the Human Relations Department, the City's Human Relations
Commission, and the Commission on the Status of Women.
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Woven
tree of recycled techno-garbage to be constructed at Durham Earth Day festival
3/26/2008
- North Carolina installation artist Dan Brawley will reuse your old wires
and turn them into art at Durham’s Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April
19 from noon – 6 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 502 Foster Street. Brawley
created a metal armature that contains dozens of areas to be woven, during
a brief residency at Duke University Art Department's Sculpture Studio. The
public is invited to participate in the project by donating wires and taking
part in the weaving process. No experience required - everyone is an artist
at the Durham Earth Day Festival.
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Asheville Water Resources Department distributes 10th annual water quality report (PDF)
3/25/2008 - The City of Asheville is releasing its tenth annual Water Quality Report, a federally-mandated "report card" designed to educate customers on what is in their drinking water. The City of Asheville is pleased to report the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined the city's drinking water continues to surpass all Safe Drinking Water Standards. The report is available at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/water on the Water Resources Department home page.
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3/17/2008 - On Thursday, March 20, 2008, the City of Durham will celebrate Arbor Day with a special tree planting event that begins at 10 a.m. in Trinity Park, located at the corner of West Trinity Avenue and Watts Street, Durham. As part of the planting event, sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts using trees donated by the Trinity Park Neighborhood Association, approximately 150 local school children from nearby Watts Elementary School will work with the City's Urban Forestry Division of the Department of General Services to plant two oak trees inside the park.
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Greensboro third-graders to receive Dogwood seedlings for Arbor Day
3/14/2008 - On Wednesday, March 19, more than 6,000 dogwood seedlings will be given to Guilford County third-graders to celebrate Arbor Day. The school that plants the largest percentage of Arbor Day seedlings will win a pizza party for all the third-graders in their school and a tree will be planted on their school grounds. "This project is a great way to replace some of the trees we have lost over the years and instill environmental stewardship into the minds of young children," explained Mike Cusimano, the Urban Forester for the City of Greensboro.
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Cary to celebrate 'Sunshine Week'
3/14/2008 - As part of its strong and ongoing commitment to openness and transparency, the Town of Cary has joined the nation in celebrating Sunshine Week - a national initiative to promote the importance of open government and freedom of information; this year's week is March 16-22. "Here in Cary , the sun shines not just in March but each day as we focus on providing outstanding service to our citizens," said Town Clerk Sue Rowland. "Even though we work hard on accessibility and transparency, we want citizens to let us know of any issues they encounter since, despite our best efforts, there will surely be opportunities for us to improve."
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Greensboro water restrictions relaxed one stage
3/11/2008
- Effective immediately, the City of Greensboro is altering its mandatory
water restrictions based on improving water supply conditions. Water restrictions
will go from Mandatory Stage IIB to Mandatory Stage IIA. A full description
of these stages can be found in Chapter 29.5 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances
and customers can find a summary of the IIA stage at http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/Water
. The basic difference is that broadcast irrigation (sprinkler systems
and hose end sprinklers) is now allowed one day per week and home
car washing is also now allowed anytime. The one day per week that Greensboro
residents can use sprinklers is the day of their garbage service; commercial
and customers outside the City may use sprinklers on Wednesdays.
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Major sewer repairs completed in Wilmington
3/10/2008 - Repairs to the Northeast Interceptor (NEI) force main were completed on March 7, and the city has already requested that the ongoing moratorium be lifted. The improvements consisted of three major projects. The first project was to relocate more than a mile of the NEI that previously ran through Hewlett's Creek. The second project upgraded the Hewlett's Creek pump station on Pine Grove Drive and the Bradley Creek Pump Station on Oleander Drive. Both of those projects were finished in February. The third project, which involved repairing nearly one-half a mile of the NEI in the Greenville Loop Road area, was completed on Friday, March 7.
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Asheville announces new energy coordinator
3/6/2008 - The city of Asheville joins only a few other cities in the country to have a full-time staff member focused on sustainability initiatives. Maggie Ullman joined the city of Asheville as energy coordinator in January. Her primary focus areas are to ensure the city meets its greenhouse gas reduction goals and to create an energy management plan. Ullman has already initiated an LED lighting pilot project for the Civic Center parking deck and applied for a $750,000 grant to retrofit all city buildings with energy efficient lighting. Technology improvements are just one part of the energy management plan. The plan will focus equally on technology, conservation and sustainability management practices. "Environmental sustainability through conservation and organizational efficiency is a responsibility of our organization to our community, and that core value is not just mine, it is shared from the top down," Ullman enthusiastically noted.
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Durham Fire Department stresses fire safety precautions during drought
3/5/2008 - Before Durham residents toss that next cigarette or throw out hot charcoal, the City of Durham Fire Department (DFD) wants them to use common sense and exercise the proper precautions, especially in light of Durham's extreme dryness thanks to one of North Carolina's longest-running droughts. DFD officials are warning citizens to use extra caution and not discard lit cigarettes into any dry areas. Residents should also be careful not to discard ashes, charcoal or any heated materials where dry straw, pine cones, and pine needles are located.
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Cary welcomes WINK to the web for real-time traffic information around the clock
3/4/2008 - As part of its continuing commitment to creating innovative technological solutions to meet the needs of citizens, the Town of Cary has launched the " wink -Cary Traffic Info" Web site at wink.townofcary.org that links motorists to real-time traffic conditions in Cary 24 hours a day; the new interactive Web site delivers reliable, timely and accurate information for area motorists. With just a few clicks, users can access a bird's eye view of traffic cameras at key intersections in Cary and retrieve up-to-the-minute information on incidents that could affect travel in Cary.
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Asheville to hold Public Artist of the Year dedication ceremony (PDF)
3/3/2008 - Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy will dedicate the first Public Artist of the Year sculpture Deco Gecko on Tuesday, March 11 at noon in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Joining Mayor Bellamy will be Kenn Kotara, Chairperson of the Asheville Public Art Board and local sculptor Harry McDaniel, recipient of the 2008 Public Artist of the Year award. The Public Artist of the Year award is a program spear-headed by the City of Asheville Public Art Program to commission new art for public spaces in Asheville.
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Durham's Great American Cleanup begins March 1
2/28/2008 - It's now easier than ever for Durham residents to clean up their homes and neighborhoods thanks to the City of Durham's Annual Great American Cleanup.
On most Saturdays throughout March, residents will have the chance to swap reusable items and dispose of accumulated household debris at the City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center. This year's event, sponsored by the City's Departments of Neighborhood Improvement Services and Solid Waste Management, will be held from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center on March 1, 8, 15, 29, 2008. March 22 is the only Saturday this event is not open due to the Easter holiday weekend.
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Town of Cary honors volunteers
2/28/2008 - At a banquet on Tuesday, February 26 honoring hundreds of citizens who volunteer to help with Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (PRCR) programs each year, the Town of Cary announced the winners of ten special annual awards for outstanding service.
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Greensboro Midnight basketball program to begin
2/26/2008 - Studies have shown that teens and children often become involved in illegal activities when they have a shortage of positive role models and too much idle time. Greensboro Police Officer Alex Ricketts is hoping to steer Greensboro teens away from problem behaviors by encouraging them to participate in a midnight basketball program, beginning Friday, February 29. "This program is designed to provide our youth with a safe place to have fun and interact with positive role models," Ricketts said. "This is a positive step our community can take to keep our young people active and safe and away from negative influences that can be so enticing to a bored teen."
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Asheville offers streamlined access to information (PDF)
2/22/2008 - The Asheville Police Department introduces a new tool offering streamlined access to information regarding criminal incidents in the city. The new feature, a part of the city's award-winning mapAsheville online service, provides criminal incident information within a geographic context. Both map-based views and tabular reports are offered. The goal of the mapAsheville-Crime Mapper is to give users the ability to query, view, and research statistics about "Part 1" criminal incidents within Asheville , such as homicides, assaults, burglaries and vehicle thefts. People can use Crime Mapper to search for statistics in a variety of ways, including by neighborhood.
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Cary extends suspension of outdoor automated watering through March (PDF)
2/19/2008
- With the region continuing to experience an exceptional drought, the Town
of Cary is once again extending its ban on using irrigation systems, sprinklers,
or other automated watering devices for all Cary commercial and residential
utility customers through at least March 31. The ban on automated outdoor
watering does not apply to reclaimed water system customers or citizens who
irrigate with wells or from lakes. Hand watering, pressure washing, and car
washing are still allowed any day of the week, but the Town is urging everyone
to continue to be conscientious about water usage.
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Durham creates development web portal
2/15/2008 - The Durham development community now has a single source to go to on the Web for information on local ordinances and ordinance changes, procedures and land use information. Durhamdevelopment.org is a single entry point for all development related activities on the Web, linking development departments, the Land Development Office, ordinances and standardized information.
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Nags Head water tower now part of history; watch it come down online
2/13/2008 - A well-known landmark, the water tank located at the Nags Head municipal complex at 5401 S. Croatan Highway, was dismantled on February 11, 2008. Built in 1963 for approximately $52,000, the 300,000 gallon elevated water storage tank nobly withstood the test of time and weather, acting as the Town’s first formal water system, replacing previously used private wells.
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Durham 911 Center issues warning for analog cell phone users
2/8/2008 - As cellular phone service providers prepare to shut down their analog phone systems within the next two weeks, Durham analog users should make plans now to upgrade their cell phones since they will no longer have service, including the ability to dial 911, after February 19.
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2/6/2008 - The Town of Cary's "Dynamic Duo" will become the "Fantastic Four" this weekend as Officer Seth Everett and his four-legged partner Axle hit the streets for the first time as the Town's new K9 team. By doubling the size of its K9 officer program, Cary will be able to provide canine assistance seven days a week and expand coverage of its program. K9 teams assist in locating missing persons, recovering evidence, searching for narcotics, and apprehending criminals.
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Asheville P.D. posting prostitution arrests on website (PDF)
2/6/2008 - Beginning today, the Asheville Police Department will begin posting arrests made in prostitution stings online in its new Police Blotter. The photos to be posted over the next several weeks resulted from five undercover operations from Jan. 12 through Feb. 1. The page will be updated with the arrests made in these and future operations.
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Cary crime statistics now just a click away
2/5/2008 -Crime information in Cary is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week thanks to the Town's new interactive crime map section at Maps Online that enables citizens to instantly review what types of crimes are occurring and in what locations in Cary. Prior to implementing the time-saving application, citizens requested reports in person at the police department and waited for them to be produced and mailed. Now, a clear and easy to understand map of crime statistics is accessible around the clock.
"One of the most effective deterrents to crime is an aware and involved citizenry, and we believe that this new tool will go a long way in helping citizens help us keep Cary one of the safest places to live and work in America," said Police Chief Pat Bazemore.
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Cary recognized for environmental protection (PDF)
1/31/2008 - A recognized champion for environmental preservation and protection, the Town of Cary has once again received the Local Erosion and Sediment Control Program Award among the state's large programs; the award was presented to the Town by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Sedimentation Control Commission and Land Quality Section during the annual awards program on Wednesday, January 30 in Southern Pines. This marks the third time that the Town of Cary has received the recognition since the award's inception 11 years ago.
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Charlotte seeks input on police chief search (PDF)
1/31/2008 - The City of Charlotte is reaching out to citizens as part of the search for the next police chief. The City’s Human Resources Department is soliciting public input, which will be used to develop a profile for the new chief. The final candidate will replace Darrel Stephens, who announced his retirement in November.
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Cary begins sewer and water improvements as part of downtown streetscape project (PDF)
1/28/2008 - As part of the Downtown Cary Streetscape Project, the Town of Cary is moving forward on the $2.6 million to replace and upgrade existing water and sewer lines within the Streetscape project area to meet future capacity needs and lower future maintenance and construction costs. The Town will begin conducting sewer system investigations and utility depth locations in downtown Cary today, including locating existing sewer service lines.
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New solid waste guide available in Guilford County (PDF)
1/28/2008 - Residents of Guilford County and all its municipalities now have a new guide to help them properly dispose of household trash and other unwanted items: the Guilford County Solid Waste Services Guide. "This guide is designed to be a simple and easy tool we can all use to make sure we dispose of our trash in the right way," said Merle Green, Health Director, Guilford County Department of Public Health. "We want everyone to use this guide to help improve the health, safety and beauty of our county."
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Cary woman reunited with her stolen puppy (PDF)
1/25/2008 - "LuLu," the female Golden Retriever puppy stolen during a home burglary on East Cornwall Road in Cary on January 14, 2008, has been returned to her owner. The owner, Andrea Sexton, was reunited with LuLu on January 24, 2008 after receiving a phone call from a woman who said the dog she had been given as a gift looked like the one Sexton was missing.
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Forward-thinking Cary to launch unprecedented land banking initiative (PDF)
1/25/2008 - In keeping with their commitment to proactive, comprehensive planning for the future, the Cary Town Council has approved an innovative land banking program that will reserve land now for future public purposes such as schools, post offices, parks, greenways, open space, community centers, and fire stations. Cary becomes one of the first municipalities in the state to implement a systematic land banking program, which will enable the acquisition of land now at what is likely a lower price and set it aside for planned future needs when land will be more scarce and expensive.
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Asheville P.D. offers pedestrian safety tips (PDF)
1/23/2008 - Downtown Asheville is a very walkable section of our city, but it can be dangerous when drivers and pedestrians don't follow basic safety rules. The Asheville Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit and Patrol Division are joining together to make sure citizens stay informed and safe when walking and driving in the community.
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Asheville city council to host community goal setting forum on Jan. 29 (PDF)
1/22/2008 - Asheville City Council is hosting a community goal setting forum on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Randolph Learning Center located at 90 Montford Ave. Council members will use the community input to help determine goals and priorities during the city's upcoming 2008-09 budget process.
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Cary returning to normal following wintry weather (PDF)
1/17/2008 - Town of Cary A-Team Snow Fighters remain on stand-by just in case slick spots develop on the clear but cold Cary roads following today's wintry weather that hit the Triangle. "When precipitation began falling this morning, our crews promptly began spreading additional brine on bridges," said Public Works Director Mike Bajorek. "We will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the night, and crews will be ready to respond in case any slick spots develop before the Friday morning commute."
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Cadets to graduate from APD Police Academy
1/11/2008 - The Asheville Police Department will mark the graduation of 26 cadets who have successfully completed the department's police academy in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 in Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 's Ferguson Auditorium. Police Chief Bill Hogan, Vice Mayor Jan Davis and City Manager Gary Jackson will speak at the ceremony, which will also include the APD's Honor Guard and the A.C Reynolds High School Madrigal Singers.
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Bazemore to permanently head Cary P.D. (PDF)
1/11/2008 - Town Manager Bill Coleman has selected Patricia Holland Bazemore to serve as the community's 18th Chief of Police, effective today. Bazemore, 45, was hired in 1986 as a Cary patrol officer by Chief John Boles. She was the department's first female sergeant, first female lieutenant, first female captain, and first female major. She became Cary 's first Deputy Chief on August 31, 2003 and has twice served as the Town's Interim Police Chief. She replaces Scott Cunningham, who left the position in December.
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Betty LaVette to headline Cary's MLK Dreamfest celebration (PDF)
1/9/2008 - She has been hailed as one of the greatest soul singers in American music history, and now Cary is pleased to welcome Bettye LaVette to the Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., on Saturday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the annual MLK Dreamfest Celebration that will also feature dramatist Mike Wiley and Vision United.
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Newton clerk attains CMC designation
1/9/2008 - Newton City Clerk Beunice R. "Bootsie" Roberts has earned her Certified Municipal Clerk designation after fulfilling all the requirements of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) program. Mrs. Roberts has served as City Clerk since December 24, 2005. She successfully completed 120 hours of education at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Government in 2007, and completed an extensive application process with the IIMC to become a Certified Municipal Clerk.
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Newton's Lane wins Lab Analyst of the Year award
1/9/2008 - Jennifer Lane, an 11-year employee with the City of Newton, has been selected for the 2007 Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award by the North Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association (NCAWWA-WEA).
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Newton's Wilson named NCWOA's 'Operator of the Year'
1/9/2008 -For his years of dedication and service to the waterworks industry, City of Newton Public Works & Public Utilities Director Martin Wilson earned the N.C. Waterworks Operators Association's (NCWOA) most prestigious title - the 2007 "Operator of the Year" award. The award, established in 1958, is annually presented to one operator in the State of North Carolina for outstanding ability and devotion to the art and science of water supply and purification.
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1/8/2008 - The Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) will hold auditions for the 2008 Artistry Awards talent competition on Saturday, February 2 nd at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Greensboro . Auditions are open to individuals or groups in the categories of creative writing, drama, visual art, print art, vocal, instrumental and dance.
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Greensboro Youth Council students receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PDF)
1/8/2008 - Ten Greensboro Youth Council volunteers have been honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service. Created by the President Council Service, this award was "created to express thanks and honor Americans who, through demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service."
These students have given over 250 hours back to the community through the Greensboro Youth Council. The Greensboro Youth Council is a volunteer organization for high school students in Guilford County that teaches leadership, responsibility, parliamentary procedure, and the importance of being involved in the community. ...
Join the Durham city council for coffee and conversation
1/4/2008 - In February and March, Durham City Council will host a series of community meetings entitled, "Coffee with Council." These face-to-face meetings with residents will be held throughout the city and are designed to give citizens the opportunity to provide direct input to council members on budget items for the upcoming 2008-2009 fiscal year.
The topics of discussion include: public protection, economic development, water and sewer utilities, quality-of-life issues and any other services offered by the City.
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Local burning ban lifted (PDF)
1/2/2008 - Within the City of Asheville, open burning is not allowed, except for small campfires or with a burning permit. A burning ban had been issued on October 15, 200 7 by the Division of Forest Resources and was enforced by the Asheville Fire & Rescue Department for the City of Asheville. However, due to an improvement in local weather conditions, the recent burning ban has now been lifted. Gov. Mike Easley has announced that N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Bill Ross will temporarily lift the ban on open burning for all 100 counties in North Carolina at 5 p.m. today.
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Durham's comprehensive gang assessment report now available online
12/20/2007 - Earlier today, members from both the Durham City Council and the Durham County Board of County Commissioners received a Comprehensive Gang Assessment Report and adopted a strategy to address the gang-related problems in the City of Durham and Durham County based on the report's recommendations.
The report was jointly funded by the City of Durham Police Department and the Durham County Sheriff's Office. Authors Deborah Lamm Weisel, director of Research on Policing with the School of Public and International Affairs at N.C. State University, and James C. "Buddy" Howell, a senior research associate with the National Youth Gang Center, conducted the assessment and compiled a list of recommendations on how the City and County should move forward.
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10/25/2007 -- Although composting leaves is the better choice for the environment, many people prefer to put their leaves out for curbside collection. Making this fall's collection a little greener are five new biodiesel-powered leaf loaders, the latest equipment purchased under the Town of Chapel Hill's "Green Fleets" Policy. ...
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NEWS RELEASES ORGANIZED BY GENERAL TOPIC
Awards/Certifications
-Huntersville
ranked 4th Most Affordable Suburb in America
-DNDA
chairperson named Main Street Champion
-Newton
employees honored for service during luncheon
-Fayetteville
Senior Center receives national accredidation
-Hickory
receives NCLM Green Challenge award
-Durham
to receive national Green Fleet award
-Greensboro
recognized as bicycle-friendly
-Durham's
communications department wins national award
-
Durham budget director named president of N.C. Budget Assocation
-Greenville
aquatics center nationally ranked
-Matthews
police honored by their peers (PDF)
-It's
a three-peat for GREAT
-
Durham honors 2009 Golden Leaf winners
-Hickory
receives national award for Operation No Vacancy program
-Nine
graduate from Newton Civilian Police Academy
-Third
time still a charm as bond raters reaffirm Cary's AAA
-Greenville
wins communications awards
-Durham's
finance department earns reporting honor
-Durham
purchasing division wins professional honor
-Matthews
named a Tree City (PDF)
-APD
announces annual departmental award winners (PDF)
-Laws
named Matthews Employee of the Year (pdf)
-Three
Raleigh employees now LEED certified
-Greenville
city golf pro wins PGA award
-Gordon
named Cary Employee of the Year
-Cary
moves up safest large cities list
- Greensboro
honored for 'National Night Out' participation
- Davidson
announces Jack Burney Community Service Award winners
- Asheville
Transit receives green training
- Durham
wins four national communication awards
-Waynesville
Parks and Recreation's Malcom Beasley becomes Nationally Certified Playground
Safety Inspector (PDF)
-Durham
911 center receives international re-accreditation
-Durham
Parks and Recreation earns National Accreditation
-Cary's
Coleman honored
-Cary
selected as one of six cities for NCAA championship pilot program
-
Durham JobLink receives statewide recognition
-Newton
earns five Public Power awards
-
Durham's finance department wins excellence award
-Asheville
firefighter earns Chief Fire Officer Designation (PDF)
-Greensboro Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year announced
-Durham's AAA bond rating reaffirmed
-Durham finance department earns reporting award
-Chapel Hill awarded Outstanding Achievement in Climate Protection
-Greenville's GREAT bus system wins award
-Solid waste services vet Foster named Raleigh's Employee of the Year
-Cary council renames Kids Together Park in honor of former council member
-McCoy is Asheville firefighter of the year
-Mayo selected as Greensboro's 'Officer of the Year'
-Asheville receives award for actions to improve air quality
-New study confirms benefits of the "Asheville Project"
-Citizens give Cary high marks in 6th satisfaction survey
-Town of Cary honors volunteers
-Newton's Lane wins Lab Analyst of the Year award
-Newton clerk attains CMC designation
-Newton's Wilson named NCWOA's 'Operator of the Year'
-Greensboro Youth Council students receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PDF)
Crime/Public
Safety
-Newton
Police Dept. spreads holiday cheer
-Greensboro
recognized as bicycle-friendly
-
Hassell picked as Hope Mills' new chief
-Durham
911 center awarded CALEA accreditation
-Greensboro
PD releases crime statistics for first half of 2009
-Matthews
police honored by their peers (PDF)
-Nine
graduate from Newton Civilian Police Academy
-Point
in Time numbers reveal decrease in Asheville chronic homelessness, small increase
in total homeless (PDF)
-APD
announces annual departmental award winners (PDF)
-Greensboro
asks for help in preventing accidental fires
-Gordon
named Cary Employee of the Year
-Cary
moves up safest large cities list
-
Greensboro
honored for 'National Night Out' participation
-Durham
911 center receives international re-accreditation
-
Preparations begin for Hanna
-
Greensboro Police series to focus on safety, prevention
-Asheville
firefighter earns Chief Fire Officer Designation (PDF)
-Make Asheville a 'Bear Smart' community
-Greensboro Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year announced
-Take crime prevention to the street with Cary's National Night Out
-Greensboro P.D. receives donation of two Segways
-Asheville Fire and Rescue practices fuel conservation
-Greensboro releases crime statistics for first six months of 2008
-Greensboro police to offer free gun locks
-Cary police close curtain on burglaring quartet
-Cary raises awareness about gangs
-McCoy is Asheville firefighter of the year
-Upcoming forum to educate public about gangs
-Mayo selected as Greensboro's 'Officer of the Year'
-New laptops mean more efficiency for police officers
-Greensboro's 'Community Night Out' program success leads to expansion
-Greensboro Hope Project outreach efforts get boost from grants
-Asheville PD to destroy firearms obtained in 'gun buyback' (PDF)
-Durham Fire Department stresses fire safety precautions during drought
-Cary welcomes WINK to the web for real-time traffic information around the clock
-Greensboro Midnight basketball program to begin
-Asheville offers streamlined access to information (PDF)
-Durham 911 Center issues warning for analog cell phone users
-Asheville P.D. posting prostitution arrests on website (PDF)
-Cary crime statistics now just a click away
-Charlotte seeks input on police chief search (PDF)
-Cary woman reunited with her stolen puppy (PDF)
-APD
offers pedestrian safety tips (PDF)
-Cary returning to normal following wintry weather (PDF)
-Bazemore to permanently head Cary P.D. (PDF)
-Cadets to graduate from APD Police Academy
-Durham's comprehensive gang assessment report now available online
Economic
Development
-Ultra-high
speed Internet service coming to Greensboro?
-Charlotte
mayor announces town hall meetings for unemployed and underemployed
-Capital
program makes Asheville Civic Center more sustainable, energy-efficient
-Raleigh
partnership to provide free Internet to low-income families
-Holly
Springs awarded stimulus money
-Third time still a charm as bond raters reaffirm Cary's AAA
-Funding
for roadways coming to Matthews (PDF)
-Greenville
awarded stimulus money
-Tell
Greensboro staff what matters to you
-Greenville
secures first donors for NCLM conference
-City,
WPRTA announce new shuttle service
-Downtown
Cary demolition opens the door for tons of giving to Habitat ofr Humanity
-Cary
selected as one of six cities for NCAA championship pilot program
-
Durham JobLink receives statewide recognition
-Greenville now 10th largest city in the state
-Durham's AAA bond rating reaffirmed
-Raleigh increases impact fees
-May is National Historic Preservation Month (PDF)
Environmental
-Durham
debuts first hybrid bus of new fleet
-Hickory
receives NCLM Green Challenge award
-Durham
to receive national Green Fleet award
-Capital
program makes Asheville Civic Center more sustainable, energy-efficient
-Greensboro
recognized as bicycle-friendly
-Fayetteville
adopts sustainability plan
-Asheville
saves $65,000 in electricity costs
-Cary
implements first full-time residential curbside cooking oil pickup in the
state
-Cary
utility customers have more flexibility with changes to water conseration
ordinances
-Durham
set to debut new curbside recycling program
-Holly
Springs awarded stimulus money
-Cary
to switch to 65-gallon rollout recycling carts
-Matthews
named a Tree City (PDF)
-Three
Raleigh employees now LEED certified
-Cary
wants bare naked trees
-Raleigh
hosts LED lights celebration on I-440 pedestrian bridge
-Raleigh
urges residents to reduce waste during holidays
-Newton
demonstrates plug-in hybrid technology
- Asheville
Transit receives green training
-Downtown Cary demolition opens the door for tons of giving to Habitat ofr Humanity
- Energy improvements slated for Chapel Hill town hall
-
Asheville mayor works hard to encourage conservation at the pump
-
Asheville conserving fuel
-
Concord area water restrictions modifications
-Durham
installs first solar water heating system in city-owned facility
-
Preparations begin for Hanna
-Cary's
annual wastewater report now available
-Durham's toilet rebate program now available
-Make Asheville a 'Bear Smart' community
-Greensboro P.D. receives donation of two Segways
-Asheville Fire and Rescue practices fuel conservation
-Bike racks installed throughout Durham
-Chapel Hill awarded Outstanding Achievement in Climate Protection
-Get a little green for your green in Cary's innovative new grass grab
-Newton implements fuel conservation measures
-Greensboro provides eight new recycling drop-off points
-State grant will make Greensboro Colisuem more green
-New program encourages Cary citizens to stop flushing water and money down the commode
-Greenville holds recycling contest
-Raleigh increases impact fees
-Asheville receives award for actions to improve air quality
-Poll shows Triangle voters aware of shortage, willing to 'Slow the Flow'
-Greensboro lifts mandatory water restrictions (PDF)
-The City of Asheville awarded $400,000 EPA Brownfields grant to assist
in redevelopment of potentially contaminated sites (PDF)
-Woven tree of recycled techno-garbage to be constructed at Durham Earth Day festival
-Asheville Water Resources Department distributes 10th annual water quality report (PDF)
-Durham to celebrate Arbor Day
-Greensboro third-graders to receive Dogwood seedlings for Arbor Day
-Greensboro water restrictions relaxed one stage
-Asheville announces new energy coordinator
-Durham Fire Department stresses fire safety precautions during drought
-Durham's Great American Cleanup begins March 1
-Cary extends suspension of outdoor automated watering through March (PDF)
-Cary recognized for environmental protection (PDF)
-Forward-thinking Cary to launch unprecedented land banking initiative (PDF)
-Local burning ban lifted (PDF)
-Chapel Hill greens its fleets
Events/Festivals
-Greenville
secures first donors for NCLM conference
-Durham
Cultural Master Plan launches Hispanic Culture Initiative
-It's
the 'Year of Compiegne' in Raleigh
-Newton's
'Light Up the
Town' planned for November 30
-Cary selected as one of six cities for NCAA championship pilot program
-Newton's Soldiers Reunion planned for August
-Wilmington's 1898 sculpture installed
-Almost 100 children enjoy Newton's 'Take a Kid Fishing Day' on June 14
-Greenville holds recycling contest
-May is National Historic Preservation Month (PDF)
-Woven tree of recycled techno-garbage to be constructed at Durham Earth Day festival
-Asheville to hold Public Artist of the Year dedication ceremony (PDF)
-Durham's Great American Cleanup begins March 1
-Town of Cary honors volunteers
-Unity Day Celebration attracts large crowd (PDF)
-Betty LaVette to headline Cary's MLK Dreamfest celebration (PDF)
General
Governance
-City
and Sunshine Center offer workshops on public records requests
-Durham
begins Census preparation
-Tell
Greensboro staff what matters to you
- Cary launches new process for citizens to study issues and present to council
-Cary's Coleman to leave public service
-Newton community survey results released
-Citizens give Cary high marks in 6th satisfaction survey
-Cary to celebrate 'Sunshine Week'
-Asheville city council to host community goal setting forum on Jan. 29 (PDF)
-Newton clerk attains CMC designation
-Join the Durham city council for coffee and conversation
Health
-Greensboro
recognized as bicycle-friendly
-Point
in Time numbers reveal decrease in Asheville chronic homelessness, small increase
in total homeless (PDF)
-Durham
temporarily changes water disinfection method
-Davidson
Dash now accepting reservations
-Durham's toilet rebate program now available
-Durham launches speech-enabled feature for website
-Greensboro P.D. receives donation of two Segways
-Bike racks installed throughout Durham
-New study confirms benefits of the "Asheville Project"
Planning
-Asheville
City Council identifies strategic plan goals: Collaborative discussion focuses
on balancing community vision and financial conditions
-Funding
for roadways coming to Matthews (PDF)
-Greenville
awarded stimulus money
-Matthews
named a Tree City (PDF)
-Durham
Cultural Master Plan launches Hispanic Culture Initiative
-City,
WPRTA announce new shuttle service
- Cary spends more than $25 million to improve state-owned roads
-Greenville now 10th largest city in the state
-The Start of Something Green: Fayetteville PWC breaks ground on LEED customer service center (PDF)
-Newton community survey results released
-Raleigh increases impact fees
-May is National Historic Preservation Month (PDF)
-Durham debuts new technology to help citizens address neighborhood disrepair
-Durham creates development web portal
-Cary begins sewer and water improvements as part of downtown streetscape project (PDF)
-Forward-thinking Cary to launch unprecedented land banking initiative (PDF)
Public
Works/Utilities
-Cary
utility customers have more flexibility with changes to water conseration
ordinances
-Holly
Springs awarded stimulus money
-Cary
to switch to 65-gallon rollout recycling carts
-Funding
for roadways coming to Matthews (PDF)
-Durham
temporarily changes water disinfection method
-Pay
your Greensboro water bill online
-Cary
wants bare naked trees
-Raleigh
urges residents to reduce waste during holidays
-
Concord area water restrictions modifications
-Durham
installs first solar water heating system in city-owned facility
-Newton
earns five Public Power awards
-Cary's
annual wastewater report now available
-Durham's
toilet rebate program now available
-Greensboro provides eight new recycling drop-off points
-Solid waste services vet Foster named Raleigh's Employee of the Year
-New program encourages Cary citizens to stop flushing water and money down the commode
-Greensboro provides quality drinking water
-Poll shows Triangle voters aware of shortage, willing to 'Slow the Flow'
-Greensboro lifts mandatory water restrictions (PDF)
-Asheville Water Resources Department distributes 10th annual water quality report (PDF)
-Raleigh council lays markers for easing water restrictions, crafting permanent measures (PDF)
-Major sewer repairs completed in Wilmington
-Durham's Great American Cleanup begins March 1
-Nags Head water tower now part of history; watch it come down online
-Newton's Lane wins Lab Analyst of the Year award
-Newton's Wilson named NCWOA's 'Operator of the Year'
Recreation
-City
helps 'Bicycle Man' receive 70 new helmets for annual giveaway
-Fayetteville
Senior Center receives national accredidation
-Greensboro
recognized as bicycle-friendly
-Greenville
aquatics center nationally ranked
-Durham
parks and recreation featured in national publication
-Greenville
city golf pro wins PGA award
-Durham
Parks and Recreation earns National Accreditation
-Cary's
Coleman honored
-Cary selected as one of six cities for NCAA championship pilot program
-Make Asheville a 'Bear Smart' community
-Bike racks installed throughout Durham
-Almost 100 children enjoy Newton's 'Take a Kid Fishing Day' on June 14
-Cary council renames Kids Together Park in honor of former council member
-Town of Cary honors volunteers
-Greensboro Midnight basketball program to begin
Technology
-Ultra-high
speed Internet service coming to Greensboro?
-Raleigh
partnership to provide free Internet to low-income families
-New
Durham web page presents budget strategies and invites public input
-Durham
programming now available 'on demand'
-Three
Raleigh employees now LEED certified
-Pay
your Greensboro water bill online
-Raleigh
hosts LED lights celebration on I-440 pedestrian bridge
-Newton
demonstrates plug-in hybrid technology
-Durham
installs first solar water heating system in city-owned facility
-Durham launches speech-enabled feature for website
-Newton community survey results released
-Cary raises awareness about gangs
-New laptops mean more efficiency for police officers
-Durham debuts new technology to help citizens address neighborhood disrepair
-Cary welcomes WINK to the web for real-time traffic information around the clock
-Asheville offers streamlined access to information (PDF)
-Asheville P.D. posting prostitution arrests on website (PDF)
-Durham creates development web portal
-Cary crime statistics now just a click away
-Durham's comprehensive gang assessment report now available online
Transportation
-Durham
debuts first hybrid bus of new fleet
-Durham
to receive national Green Fleet award
Youth
-City
helps 'Bicycle Man' receive 70 new helmets for annual giveaway
-Greenville
city golf pro wins PGA award
- Davidson announces Jack Burney Community Service Award winners
-Make Asheville a 'Bear Smart' community
-Almost 100 children enjoy Newton's 'Take a Kid Fishing Day' on June 14
-Cary
raises awareness about gangs
-Greensboro's
'Community Night Out' program success leads to expansion
-Greensboro Hope Project outreach efforts get boost from grants
-Durham to celebrate Arbor Day
-Greensboro third-graders to receive Dogwood seedlings for Arbor Day
-Greensboro Midnight basketball program to begin
-Greensboro
Youth Council announces auditions for 2008 Artistry Awards (PDF)
-Greensboro Youth Council
students receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PDF)
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NEWS RELEASES ORGANIZED BY MUNICIPALITY
Asheville
-Asheville
City Council identifies strategic plan goals: Collaborative discussion focuses
on balancing community vision and financial conditions
-Asheville
continues winter weather work
-Capital
program makes Asheville Civic Center more sustainable, energy-efficient
-Asheville
saves $65,000 in electricity costs
-Point in Time
numbers reveal decrease in Asheville chronic homelessness, small increase
in total homeless (PDF)
-APD
announces annual departmental award winners (PDF)
- Asheville
Transit receives green training
-
Asheville mayor works hard to encourage conservation at the pump
-
Asheville conserving fuel
-Asheville
firefighter earns Chief Fire Officer Designation (PDF)
-Make Asheville a 'Bear Smart' community
-Asheville
Transit hires new management company
-Asheville
Fire and Rescue practices fuel conservation
-McCoy is Asheville firefighter of the year
-Asheville receives award for actions to improve air quality
-May is National Historic Preservation Month (PDF)
-The City of Asheville awarded $400,000 EPA Brownfields grant to assist
in redevelopment of potentially contaminated sites (PDF)
-New study confirms benefits of the "Asheville Project"
-Asheville PD to destroy firearms obtained in 'gun buyback' (PDF)
-Asheville Water Resources Department distributes 10th annual water quality report (PDF)
-Asheville
announces new energy coordinator
-Asheville
to hold Public Artist of the Year dedication ceremony (PDF)
-Asheville
offers streamlined access to information (PDF)
-Asheville P.D. posting prostitution arrests on website (PDF)
-APD offers pedestrian safety tips (PDF)
-Asheville city council to host community goal setting forum on Jan. 29 (PDF)
-Cadets to graduate from APD Police Academy
-Local burning ban lifted (PDF)
Cary
-Cary
implements first full-time residential curbside cooking oil pickup in the
state
-Cary
utility customers have more flexibility with changes to water conseration
ordinances
-Third
time still a charm as bond raters reaffirm Cary's AAA
-Cary
to switch to 65-gallon rollout recycling carts
-Cary
wants bare naked trees
-Gordon
named Cary Employee of the Year
-Cary
moves up safest large cities list
- Downtown Cary demolition opens the door for tons of giving to Habitat ofr Humanity
- Cary launches new process for citizens to study issues and present to council
-Cary selected as one of six cities for NCAA championship pilot program
-Cary's
annual wastewater report now available
-
Cary spends more than $25 million to improve state-owned roads
-Cary's Coleman to leave public service
-Take crime prevention to the street with Cary's National Night Out
-Get a little green for your green in Cary's innovative new grass grab
-Cary police close curtain on burglaring quartet
-New program encourages Cary citizens to stop flushing water and money down the commode
-Cary council renames Kids Together Park in honor of former council member
-Cary raises awareness about gangs
-Citizens give Cary high marks in 6th satisfaction survey
-Cary to celebrate 'Sunshine Week'
-Cary welcomes WINK to the web for real-time traffic information around the clock
-Town of Cary honors volunteers
-Cary extends suspension of outdoor automated watering through March (PDF)
-Cary crime statistics now just a click away
-Cary recognized for environmental protection (PDF)
-Cary begins sewer and water improvements as part of downtown streetscape project (PDF)
-Cary woman reunited with her stolen puppy (PDF)
-Forward-thinking Cary to launch unprecedented land banking initiative (PDF)
-Cary returning to normal following wintry weather (PDF)
-Bazemore to permanently head Cary P.D. (PDF)
-Betty LaVette to headline Cary's MLK Dreamfest celebration (PDF)
Chapel Hill
- Energy improvements slated for Chapel Hill town hall
-Chapel Hill awarded Outstanding Achievement in Climate Protection
-Chapel Hill greens its fleets
Charlotte
-Charlotte
mayor announces town hall meetings for unemployed and underemployed
-Charlotte seeks input on police chief search (PDF)
Concord
- Concord area water restrictions modifications
Davidson
-Davidson
Dash now accepting reservations
- Davidson
announces Jack Burney Community Service Award winners
Durham
-Durham
Mayor elected chair of N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
-City
helps 'Bicycle Man' receive 70 new helmets for annual giveaway
-Durham
debuts first hybrid bus of new fleet
-Durham
to receive national Green Fleet award
-Durham's
communications department wins national award
-
Durham budget director named president of N.C. Budget Assocation
-Durham
911 center awarded CALEA accreditation
-New
Durham web page presents budget strategies and invites public input
-Durham
programming now available 'on demand'
-Durham's
finance department earns reporting honor
-Durham
purchasing division wins professional honor
-Durham
parks and recreation featured in national publication
-Durham
temporarily changes water disinfection method
-Durham
Cultural Master Plan launches Hispanic Culture Initiative
- Durham
wins four national communication awards
-Durham
911 center receives international re-accreditation
-Durham
Parks and Recreation earns National Accreditation
- Durham JobLink receives statewide recognition
- Durham kicks off 'Try Transit Week'
- Durham installs first solar water heating system in city-owned facility
-
Durham's finance department wins excellence award
-Durham's
toilet rebate program now available
-Durham launches speech-enabled feature for website
-Bike racks installed throughout Durham
-Durham's AAA bond rating reaffirmed
-Durham finance department earns reporting award
-Durham debuts new technology to help citizens address neighborhood disrepair
-Woven tree of recycled techno-garbage to be constructed at Durham Earth Day festival
-Durham to celebrate Arbor Day
-Durham Fire Department stresses fire safety precautions during drought
-Durham's Great American Cleanup begins March 1
-Durham creates development web portal
-Durham 911 Center issues warning for analog cell phone users
-Durham's comprehensive gang assessment report now available online
-Join the Durham city council for coffee and conversation
Fayetteville
-Fayetteville
Senior Center receives national accredidation
-Fayetteville
adopts sustainability plan
-Fayetteville bond ratings increase (PDF)
Greensboro
-Ultra-high
speed Internet service coming to Greensboro?
-Greensboro
donates shoes to Haiti
-Greensboro
recognized as bicycle-friendly
-City
and Sunshine Center offer workshops on public records requests
-Greensboro
PD releases crime statistics for first half of 2009
-
Changes coming to Greensboro parking decks
-Tell
Greensboro staff what matters to you
-Pay
your Greensboro water bill online
-Greensboro
asks for help in preventing accidental fires
- Greensboro
honored for 'National Night Out' participation
-
Preparations begin for Hanna
- Greensboro Police series to focus on safety, prevention
-Greensboro Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year announced
-Greensboro P.D. receives donation of two Segways
-Greensboro releases crime statistics for first six months of 2008
-Greensboro police to offer free gun locks
-Greensboro provides eight new recycling drop-off points
-State grant will make Greensboro Colisuem more green
-Greensboro provides quality drinking water
-Upcoming forum to educate public about gangs
-Mayo selected as Greensboro's 'Officer of the Year'
-New laptops mean more efficiency for police officers
-Greensboro's 'Community Night Out' program success leads to expansion
-Greensboro Hope Project outreach efforts get boost from grants
-Greensboro, universities to conduct new "State of Human Relations" study
-Greensboro third-graders to receive Dogwood seedlings for Arbor Day
-Greensboro water restrictions relaxed one stage
-Greensboro Midnight basketball program to begin
-Greensboro
Youth Council announces auditions for 2008 Artistry Awards (PDF)
-Greensboro Youth Council
students receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PDF)
Greenville
-Greenville
aquatics center nationally ranked
-It's
a three-peat for GREAT
-Greenville
wins communications awards
-Greenville
awarded stimulus money
-Greenville
secures first donors for NCLM conference
-Greenville
city golf pro wins PGA award
-Greenville
now 10th largest city in the state
-Greenville's
GREAT bus system wins award
-Greenville holds recycling contest
Hickory
-Hickory
receives NCLM Green Challenge award
-Hickory receives national award for Operation No Vacancy program
Holly Springs
-Holly Springs awarded stimulus money
Hope Mills
- Hassell picked as Hope Mills' new chief
Huntersville
-Huntersville ranked 4th Most Affordable Suburb in America
Matthews
-Matthews
police honored by their peers (PDF)
-Funding
for roadways coming to Matthews (PDF)
-Matthews
named a Tree City (PDF)
-Laws named Matthews Employee of the Year (pdf)
Nags
Head
- Nags
Head requests Nor'easter public assistance from state
-
Town of Nags Head Names Kevin Brinkley Police Chief
-Nags Head water tower now part of history; watch it come down online
Newton
-DNDA
chairperson named Main Street Champion
-Newton
employees honored for service during luncheon
-Newton
Police Dept. spreads holiday cheer
-Nine
graduate from Newton Civilian Police Academy
-City,
WPRTA announce new shuttle service
-Newton
demonstrates plug-in hybrid technology
-Newton's
'Light Up the
Town' planned for November 30
-Newton
earns five Public Power awards
-Newton's Soldiers Reunion planned for August
-Newton community survey results released
-Newton implements fuel conservation measures
-Almost 100 children enjoy Newton's 'Take a Kid Fishing Day' on June 14
-Newton clerk attains CMC designation
-Newton's Lane wins Lab Analyst of the Year award
-Newton's Wilson named NCWOA's 'Operator of the Year'
Raleigh
-Raleigh
partnership to provide free Internet to low-income families
-Three
Raleigh employees now LEED certified
-Raleigh
hosts LED lights celebration on I-440 pedestrian bridge
-Raleigh
urges residents to reduce waste during holidays
-It's
the 'Year of Compiegne' in Raleigh
-Solid
waste services vet Foster named Raleigh's Employee of the Year
-Raleigh increases impact fees
-Poll shows Triangle voters aware of shortage, willing to 'Slow the Flow'
-Raleigh council lays markers for easing water restrictions, crafting permanent measures (PDF)
Wilmington
-Wilmington's 1898 sculpture installed
-Major sewer repairs completed in Wilmington
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Note: This page is a clearinghouse of news from North Carolina's municipalities that may be relevant to other municipalities. The League gladly accepts news releases from North Carolina's cities and towns, but we use discretion in deciding which releases we publish on this site. If you wish to post your news release to this page, or to get your information to the League, please email Matt Lail at mlail@nclm.org .
