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On the evening of September 30, 2025, the Senate rejected the Republican-sponsored Continuing Resolution (CR) (H.R. 5371) by a vote of 55-45 and the Democrat-sponsored CR (S. 2882) by a vote of 47-53. Since neither measure reached the 60 votes needed to pass in the Senate, the federal…
This three-hour session brought together public officials and community stakeholders to explore the complexities of land use decisions and public/private partnerships. Through a realistic case study simulation, participants were assigned roles within…
Telehealth has become a vital part of modern healthcare, offering remote consultations, real-time monitoring and mobile health tools that connect patients with providers regardless of location. While this shift has improved access for many, it has also created…
Incorporated in 1927, Harmony sits at the crossroads of Highway 21 North and Highway 901 in northern Iredell County. But the town’s roots extend much deeper, tracing back to the Harmony Hill Camp Meeting of 1846. What began as a two-week religious revival quickly became…
On September 9, Centralina Regional Council hosted an insightful webinar titled Microtransit: Making Mobility Work, spotlighting the growing role of microtransit in transforming public transportation across our region. With panelists from GoGastonia, CATS Micro and…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep one of the nation’s busiest airports running smoothly? The 2026 CLT Aviation Academy offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the operations, people and partnerships that make Charlotte Douglas…
After a year of collaboration with county leaders, emergency management officials and digital access experts, Centralina finalized both regional and county-specific digital opportunity plans in 2025. The planning process included surveys, monthly engagement sessions and toolkits to help counties…
Centralina Regional Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Region of Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding local governments, organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to improving quality of life and advancing regional collaboration across the nine-county greater Charlotte region.
Centralina’s Regional Digital Opportunity Plan provides county-specific strategies and a regional framework to address disparities in internet availability, affordability, device access and digital skills. Here, you’ll find goals for your county’s Digital Opportunity Plan, as well as resources to support implementation.
Actions and updates from the August 13, 2025 Board of Delegates Meeting: Welcome Harmony, State and Federal Advocacy Updates, and Panel Discussion on Regional Transportation and Mobility featuring Tony Lathrop, Chair, N.C. Board of Transportation, and Jackie Hunley, Legislative Director for Representative Addison McDowell (6th District)
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.