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Tag Archives: North Carolina

Goldsboro, N.C., earns unique chance to host Mid-Atlantic Regional Quidditch Championship for 2019, 2020

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 24, 2020
Quidditch Championship

The game of Quidditch got its beginnings as a fictional sport in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling. In October 2005, a freshman at Middlebury College in Vermont decided to make this fictional sport a reality and laid the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged february 2020, goldsboro, highways & bridges, North Carolina, quidditch, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Fight or bite: Cities combat mosquito swarms after storms

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2020 by Julie YoungJanuary 27, 2020
Mosquito Control

Although they are not included in the 10 plagues of Egypt, post-storm mosquito infestations can pose problems of biblical proportions for communities that must combat them. While climate change has brought about an increased frequency of adverse weather events, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2020, maintenance & operations, Michigan, midland county, mosquito, North Carolina, The Municipal, Wilmington | Leave a reply

Cities show pride in heritage with unique holiday traditions

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 30, 2019
Holiday celebrations

While cities throughout the country typically celebrate the more traditional holidays such as Easter, Christmas and New Year’s, the residents may not celebrate these holidays in the same way. In fact, some cities and towns choose to make the holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | Tagged 2019 Review/2020 Outlook, December 2019, gainesville, georgia, holiday, lebanon, louisiana, marion, morgan city, North Carolina, pennsylvania, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Hampstead, N.C., residents grapple with incorporation

The Municipal Posted on November 30, 2019 by Barb SieminskiNovember 27, 2019

To incorporate or not to incorporate — that is the question. The answer? Not so simple. Hampstead, N.C. has been trying for years to incorporate, according to Suzann Rhodes, FAICP, who has been closely involved with the so-far-unsuccessful endeavor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, hampstead, North Carolina, november 2019, technology, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Cities have an app for that

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2019 by Andrew MentockNovember 18, 2019

As technology improves, it’s up to municipalities to provide more and more modern conveniences. This often means adding information and functionality to a city’s website. But how people access the internet has dramatically changed over the years and will continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged North Carolina, november 2019, technology, The Municipal, wake forest | Leave a reply

Have treats, will travel

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2019 by Barb SieminskiSeptember 17, 2019

Ronald Glenn, public information officer of the Greensboro, N.C., Police Department, always experiences a thrill of happiness when he sees the reactions of the public when a comrade — Police Officer Porter — enters a room and happily interacts with … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged greensboro, North Carolina, public safety, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Funding solid waste services

The Municipal Posted on August 14, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 14, 2019

When it comes to funding municipal solid waste services, two types of accounts appear to be the most common throughout most of the United States: an enterprise fund account or general fund account.           Whichever account a city or county … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, catawba county, North Carolina, The Municipal, waste & recycling | Leave a reply

Warrenton, N.C.’s, first municipal park fills community need

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2019 by Barb SieminskiJuly 24, 2019

Last month, Warrenton, N.C., celebrated the first anniversary of its municipal park — the first one built in the small town with a population of about 850. This summer, the Hayley-Haywood Park bustles with warm-weather activities and happy “school’s out!” … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged july 2019, North Carolina, parks & environmental services, public works, The Municipal, warrenton | Leave a reply

Getting ahead of potential public works employee shortages

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2019 by Barb SieminskiJuly 8, 2019

Attractive cities would boast such enviable characteristics as sparkling, clear streets sans potholes; neatly trimmed trees; neighborhoods free of unsightly debris, overgrown weeds and rundown empty houses; regular trash pickups; contained pests; and traffic lights and signs in good repair. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged apwa, asheville, july 2019, kansas city, missouri, North Carolina, public works, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

The Municipal Posted on December 14, 2015 by The MunicipalDecember 14, 2015
wilkesboro flag

Founded in 1800 Pop: 3,413 (2010) Government type: Council-manager www.wilkesboronorthcarolina.com The county seat of Wilkes County, the town of Wilkesboro sits atop a low, broad ridge, which runs for over a mile along the south bank of the Yadkin River. … Continue reading →

Posted in City Flags | Tagged North Carolina, Wilkesboro | Leave a reply

Folkmoot, USA

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2015 by The MunicipalJune 29, 2015
Puerto Rico, whose music and dance is said to be full of “rhythm, spice and color,” was one of eight visiting areas represented at the 2012 Folkmoot USA. Every July for two weeks, the city of Waynesville, N.C., hosts dancers and musicians from all over the world as part of the Folkmoot USA International Folk Festival, a regional cross-cultural centerpiece. (Photo provided)

Waynesville, N.C., population 9,739, is an idyllic little burg nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and steeped in warm Southern hospitality. Its tree-lined Main Street is generously dotted with charming shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and breweries. According to … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Folkmoot, North Carolina, Waynesville | Leave a reply

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