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Harlem Summer Nights Moves to Thursdays Due to Overwhelming Popularity

Harlem Summer Nights Moves to Thursdays Due to Overwhelming Popularity

Harlem Summer Nights Moves to Thursdays Due to Overwhelming Popularity
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St. Johns Mint Festival Returns Downtown, Boosting Local Businesses

St. Johns Mint Festival Returns Downtown, Boosting Local Businesses

St. Johns Mint Festival Returns Downtown, Boosting Local Businesses
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New Hanover County Directory Provides Comprehensive Resource Access

New Hanover County Directory Provides Comprehensive Resource Access

The New Hanover County directory offers a detailed list of contacts and services across various departments, including the Senior Resource Center, Sheriff's Office, and Board of Elections. The directory is designed to facilitate easy access to essential services and personnel, such as nutrition program coordinators, transportation coordinators, and law enforcement officials. It includes contact information for key figures like Edward J. McMahon, the Sheriff of New Hanover County, and Larisa Woodcock, the Nutrition Program Coordinator. The directory serves as a centralized hub for residents to connect with local government services, ensuring they can find the right resources to meet their needs.
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Henderson County to Vote on $25 Million Farmland Preservation Bond

Henderson County to Vote on $25 Million Farmland Preservation Bond

Henderson County commissioners have unanimously decided to place a $25 million bond referendum on the November ballot. The bond aims to preserve farmland by purchasing development rights from landowners, allowing them to retain ownership while preventing the land from being sold for non-agricultural purposes. This initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain the county's agricultural heritage and prevent urban sprawl. The county has also secured a $425,000 state grant to support the farmland preservation fund. The proposal has garnered support from local residents, as evidenced by the positive feedback during a recent public meeting.
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Dearborn Homecoming Festival Features Martina McBride and Fireworks

Dearborn Homecoming Festival Features Martina McBride and Fireworks

Dearborn Homecoming Festival Features Martina McBride and Fireworks
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Sprinkler Day 2026 Offers Family Fun at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side Campus

Sprinkler Day 2026 Offers Family Fun at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side Campus

Sprinkler Day 2026 Offers Family Fun at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side Campus
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Harlem Summer Nights Moves to Thursdays Amid Growing Popularity

Harlem Summer Nights Moves to Thursdays Amid Growing Popularity

Harlem Summer Nights Moves to Thursdays Amid Growing Popularity
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Apex Mayor Questions Audit Findings Amid Financial Challenges

Apex Mayor Questions Audit Findings Amid Financial Challenges

Apex, North Carolina, is facing scrutiny over its financial management following a recent audit that highlighted issues such as late internal audit submissions and non-compliance with procurement card policies. The audit also noted that the town failed to garnish wages of elected officials who owed money for town services. Mayor Jacques Gilbert has questioned the fairness and accuracy of the audit findings, particularly regarding unpaid utility bills and procurement card usage. The town attributes some of the financial challenges to a previous cyberattack and subsequent system transitions.
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Cary Council Member Alleges Former Town Manager Concealed Financial Data

Cary Council Member Alleges Former Town Manager Concealed Financial Data

Carissa Kohn-Johnson, a Cary council member, has accused former Town Manager Sean Stegall of removing critical financial information from a council update. The information pertained to the town's fund balance dipping below the required minimum in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The North Carolina State Auditor's Office report revealed these financial discrepancies, which Stegall allegedly concealed during a 2025 town meeting. The town disputes the audit's findings, claiming different calculations show the fund balance only fell below minimums in FY 2023. The town plans to implement policy changes requiring written notification to council members before any budget changes involving fund balance money.
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Chatham Tomato Festival Celebrates Summer Harvest with Local Delights

Chatham Tomato Festival Celebrates Summer Harvest with Local Delights

Chatham Tomato Festival Celebrates Summer Harvest with Local Delights
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Record-Setting 17 Hot-Air Balloons Launch at Sandy Balloon Festival

Record-Setting 17 Hot-Air Balloons Launch at Sandy Balloon Festival

Record-Setting 17 Hot-Air Balloons Launch at Sandy Balloon Festival
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Central New York Hosts Diverse Cultural and Community Events This Weekend

Central New York Hosts Diverse Cultural and Community Events This Weekend

Central New York Hosts Diverse Cultural and Community Events This Weekend