Winston-Salem Residents Fight State Billboard Proposal (Fox 8 News)

 

Residents across North Carolina are fighting against a bill that would essentially allow for more billboards.

Senate Bill 183 and House Bill 309 would allow existing billboards to become digital, and those digital billboards could be placed every 1,500 feet on interstates or other commercial roadways.

“We don’t need more […]

2017-05-24T08:56:16+00:00March 23rd, 2011|
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Wilmington City Council approves Inland Greens purchase (WWAY)

Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to move forward with the purchase of the Inland Greens golf course, which will be used as a public park.

It voted to accept $75,000 from affected homeowners associations. The city will purchase the property for $500,000. Council members approved stormwater improvements at Inland Greens, as well.

Council also voted to apply […]

2011-03-23T07:50:04+00:00March 23rd, 2011|
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N.C. deal sets train on fast track (News & Observer)

Fast track money

Now that new governors in three states have rejected their shares of $8 billion in stimulus grants, North Carolina has moved up to fourth place among states that will spend federal money for faster passenger train service.

Out of 20 states that have received $4.9 billion so far, here are the five with the […]

2017-05-24T08:56:16+00:00March 22nd, 2011|
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More digital billboards could pop up in North Carolina (WECT)

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A proposed bill was introduced recently in the NC General Assembly that would allow more digital billboards across the state.

If the bill is passed, thousands of existing billboards could be switched to digital signs, despite their locations.  It would also expand the area where trees can be cleared […]

2011-03-22T08:33:58+00:00March 22nd, 2011|
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Opponents lining up against billboard bill (WRAL)

Cities and environmental advocates across North Carolina are banding together to oppose legislation that would loosen restrictions on billboards statewide.

Senate Bill 183 would allow digital billboards, which change every few seconds to advertise different products and services, every 1,500 feet on either side of a highway or major thoroughfare. Under the proposal, the distance between […]

2011-03-22T08:28:51+00:00March 22nd, 2011|
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City council worried about proposed gas tax cap (Star News)

Local officials fear an initiative to cap the state’s gas tax will mean fewer dollars for paving and building roads.

The DOT is opposing state legislation that would cap the motor fuel excise tax rate where it is now at 32.5 cents a gallon.

The DOT’s analysis also says the cap would save the average driver $7.50 […]

2017-05-24T08:56:17+00:00March 22nd, 2011|
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Weatherly elected to the coalition (Apex Herald)

Although Apex only ranks as the 22nd largest municipality in North Carolina, its voice will be heard by decision-makers in all of the state’s biggest cities.

Mayor Keith Weatherly was recently elected to the executive committee of the NC Metropolitan Mayors Coalition at their 2011 winter meeting in Greensboro.

The coalition focuses on state and national issues […]

2017-05-24T08:56:17+00:00March 21st, 2011|
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Digital Billboards (THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER)

The billboard industry is pushing legislation that would erase city and county regulations that prevent billboard owners from converting traditional signs into those that resemble giant flat-screen TVs. The change would apply only to billboards adjacent to major routes, such as interstates and primary highway system roads. A billboard industry lobbyist said sign owners should […]

2011-03-21T08:43:46+00:00March 21st, 2011|
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Asheville exceeds NC’s average population growth (Citizens Times)

Region’s mild climate, quality of life attracts newcomers

ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina’s largest city grew faster over the past decade than the state average, according to 2010 U.S. census data released Wednesday.

Asheville’s population has increased 21 percent since 2000, rising to 83,393 people. Buncombe County increased 15.5 percent to 238,318 people.

As the South’s second-fasting-growing state, […]

2011-03-17T15:11:30+00:00March 17th, 2011|
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