Ranlo Commissioner Schivette Hill Puts Volunteers to Work for the Town
By creating four citizen-led committees, Commissioner Schivette Hill expanded services in Ranlo without increasing demands on town resources.
Centralina is Hiring: Regional Long-term Care Ombudsman
Centralina Regional Council seeks a well-organized, customer service-oriented individual with a strong human services background for the position of REGIONAL LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN to join the Centralina Area Agency on Aging department.
From Parking Lot to Town Park: Spencer’s Transformation
The Town of Spencer turned a former shopping center parking lot into the heart of community life, with help from residents, donors and partners.
Mecklenburg County Gives Everyone the Freedom to Explor
Free all-terrain wheelchairs are opening Mecklenburg County’s trails and nature preserves to residents with mobility disabilities.
Locust and Stanly County Team Up on the West Stanly Senior Center
A partnership between the City of Locust and Stanly County is bringing fitness, recreation, gathering space and Meals on Wheels under one roof for older adults in western Stanly County.
Davidson Powers Public Buildings with the Sun
The Town of Davidson is turning its Climate Action Plan into rooftop reality, with solar at Town Hall and a battery-backed system on the way at Fire Station 2.
Union County Manager Brian Matthews Wins 2026 James D. Prosser Award
With more than 25 years of public service, Brian Matthews has prepared one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing counties for the future while investing in the people who serve it.
Bob Cook Wins 2026 Nance Award for Regional Collaboration
For more than two decades, Bob Cook has brought the Charlotte region’s communities together around a shared vision for mobility. He is this year’s Nance Award winner.
CONNECT Beyond Mobility Hub Receives Statewide Planning Recognition
Centralina Regional Council has been honored with the 2026 Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award from the American Planning Association–North Carolina Chapter for its CONNECT Beyond Mobility Hub initiative
From Member Feedback to Regional Priorities: Shaping Centralina’s 2027 Advocacy Agendas
Centralina’s 2027 advocacy survey highlights regional priorities including protecting local authority, securing sustainable infrastructure funding, and strengthening engagement with state and federal policymakers to advance solutions that reflect local needs and support long-term community success.