May 28, 2026

If you’re a local elected official, it’s important to understand the legal framework of the role and that of the governing board — what you can do, and what you can’t, by law -- and it's not always handy, common knowledge. Attorneys at NCLM and in-house with cities and towns across the state specialize in these...

Apr 23, 2026

Helping your community's young people feel connected with their local government can go a long way, according to multiple local government leaders we talk with on this episode. Gibsonville Mayor Bryant Crisp, Dallas Mayor Hayley Beaty, Albemarle Mayor Pro Tem Martha Sue Hall (NCLM's 2025-26 president) and more...

Mar 26, 2026

Data centers have made frequent headlines as communities have taken varying positions on them. For some, concerns about environmental impact, energy consumption, noise, property values and other angles have led to leaders to say their town is not the place for them, while other communities have worked with data center...

Mar 26, 2026

The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is the federal legislation requiring equal access to jobs and public places for people with disabilities. It also applies to the public digital realm, like with government websites and apps -- and deadlines are coming up for local governments to get into...

Feb 26, 2026

North Carolina's public records law is one of the most valued on the state books, but there's a lot to know about it between the basics and the interesting quirks. NCLM Assistant General Counsel Baxter Wells, our guest on this episode, knows the gamut of questions that come up about public records law -- what...