Southern City Magazine

Working As One. Advancing All.

​​​League publications, regardless of format, keep members informed about best practices around the state and country, emerging trends and technologies, policy proposals that affect municipalities, programs and services offered by the League, and key events taking place across the state. Southern City ​magazine is received by every elected municipal official and every key appointed official, and Southern City also serves as a great source of information for the public about all that is going in North Carolina cities and towns. 

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Southern City 2026 Issue 3

Explore Southern City 2026 Issue 3, featuring an in-depth look at the role of city and town managers, including a board member profile of Gastonia City Manager Michael Peoples.

Following CityVision in May, we are proud to usher in a new chapter of League leadership, with Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod elected as NCLM President. As the legislative short session comes to a close, we also provide a recap of key developments and what cities and towns need to know moving forward. Sen. Paul Lowe discusses his community leadership and state-level demands.

Staying informed is more important than ever. Is your municipality prepared to meet the upcoming ADA digital compliance deadline?

This issue also takes a look back at the origins of NCLM-administered risk insurance pools as each celebrates a milestone anniversary. Additionally, we highlight our Municipal Accounting Services program, created to meet municipalities where they are and provide the support they need to strengthen operations and grow for the future.

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McLeod, Garimella and Schneider to Lead NC League of Municipalities

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Community & Conversation:

Sen. Paul Lowe Prioritizes Connection & Listening in His Legislative Service

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Short Session Recap

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Speaking Out

Another Day, Another Challenge

If you look up the word challenge, you’ll find a few different definitions...

McLeod, Garimella and Schneider to Lead NC League of Municipalities

At CityVision 2026, we welcomed a new board of directors, led by President McLeod, First Vice-President Satish Garimella, and Second Vice-President Ann Schneider.

The Joy of Real Community Impact:

Gastonia City Manager Michael Peoples in Profile

Gastonia City Manager Michael Peoples shares his pride in the features and solutions he’s helped bring about in his growing community.

Short Session Recap

With the legislative short session mostly under wraps, the League updates members on the most impactful legislation to come out of it and what to keep an eye on.

Making Your Website ADA Compliant

What North Carolina Municipalities Need to Know

The recent DOJ ruling on digital web accessibility is important for every municipality to understand and implement. Learn what the requirements are and how the League is helping members meet them.

The Evolution of MAS

The League’s Municipal Accounting Services started with a simple mission: meet towns where they are at and help build solutions. Over time, the goal is the same, and the services continue to expand to meet members’ evolving needs.

City Managers on Philosophies, Qualities & Rewards of the Role

The “CEOs” of municipalities weigh in on successful approaches to and proud points of the job as cities and towns weather growth and other change.

Community & Conversation:

Sen. Paul Lowe Prioritizes Connection & Listening in His Legislative Service

The Winston-Salem lawmaker discusses his life in church leadership, connection with community and balancing demands that reach the state level.

Built to Last:

Celebrating Municipal Insurance Pools’ Anniversaries

In milestone years for each insurance pool administered by the League, we look back at the pool’s beginnings, its milestones over the years and what we strive to provide to members.

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