Lawmakers Meeting On Changing Annexation Rules - Wake County ...
Lawmakers Meeting On Changing Annexation Rules. sdf. Credit: AP Online. Caption. By The Associated Press, NBC17, 1 hour ago. Updated: Jan. 22 7:09 am. RALEIGH, N.C. -. A committee is trying to respond to citizen complaints about how ...

Lack of consensus on annexation in Raleigh is causing problems here
Mount Olive Tribune - Mt. Olive,NC,USA
Mount Olive Town Manager Charles Brown said forced annexation is not an issue here...

Lexington files for dismissal of annexation lawsuit
Lexington Dispatch - Lexington,NC,USA
By Seth Stratton In their response to a lawsuit brought by annexation opponents, attorneys representing the City of Lexington deny any of the allegations ...

City council to discuss annexing Monkey Junction
By Patrick Gannon
Staff Writer
Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 9:33 p.m.
For years, the debate has gone on: Monkey Junction or Myrtle Grove?

Gates Four residents upset by annexation
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
All the neighborhoods except Gates Four were part of the “Big Bang” annexation in 2005. Gates Four fought the city. Residents were vociferously opposed to ...

Goldsboro Council continues annexation preparation
Goldsboro News Argus - Goldsboro,NC,USA
By Anessa Myers Although a discussion about future annexation was listed as a topic on the Goldsboro City Council's work session agenda Monday night, ...

Residents lose annexation battle
Fayetteville City Council voted 7-3 to annex the community of Gates Four on Monday night. The community will become part of Fayetteville in November, 2009.

Annexation reform stalled again
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
By Doug Aitken The basic NC League of Municipalities legislative strategy regarding reform of state annexation laws, as carried out in the NC Senate, ...

Council to vote on Gates Four annexation Monday
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
The city reached an agreement with the gated community four years ago to hold off on annexation until now. But several councilmen, elected last year, ...

Mayor, 3 others to decide annexation
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
The private, gated community, was originally to be taken in to the city as part of the Big Bang annexation in 2003. That vote was by a council composed of ...

Raleigh plans annexation info sessions
News & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USA
Raleigh will hold two public information meetings to explain the proposed annexation of 423 acres in five areas around the city. Meetings are planned for ...

Annexation meeting, hearing rescheduled
Rocky Mount Telegram - Rocky Mount,NC,USA
By Eric Klamut The Rocky Mount City Council rescheduled two upcoming meetings on the city’s second phase of annexation. The first meeting — a public ...

Federal judge dismisses Pinewild annexation lawsuit
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
By Sarah A. Reid A federal judge sided with a magistrate Thursday and dismissed Pinewild’s involuntary annexation lawsuit. In January, property owners of ...

Kernersville OKs annexation deal with Greensboro
Greensboro News Record - Greensboro,NC,USA
This is the first annexation agreement between the two towns. Officials in Kernersville and Greensboro said they had no plans to annex any areas in western ...

Raleigh, Durham annexation discussion hints at interesting ...
By Bull City Rising
This morning's HS gives an interesting perspective on that, in looking at a proposed Wake County development that would actually fall within Durham's annexation boundaries, providing a need for discussion between the two governments ...
Bull City Rising - http://www.bullcityrising.com/

Raleigh Proposes Annexation Of 423 Acres
The Raleigh Telegram - Raleigh,NC,USA
OCT.08 RALEIGH - The City of Raleigh is holding public information meetings on the proposed annexation of a total of 423 acres off Rock Quarry Road, I-540, ...

Growing is a pain
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
I get why so many people are angry about annexation. Sometimes — but only sometimes — annexation is downright wrong. Other times, it’s unfair. ...

Gates Four: Residents shouldn't be surprised. They agreed to the ...
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
It’s beginning to look as if the long saga of the Gates Four annexation may not end anytime soon. Fayetteville is one step away from pulling the trigger on ...

Residents say no to annexation
Rocky Mount Telegram - Rocky Mount,NC,USA
By Eric Klamut A few hundred residents who Rocky Mount is proposing to annex met with city officials Tuesday evening regarding the second phase of Rocky ...

TN EDITORIAL: Annexation won't help Etowah
BlueRidgeNow.com - Hendersonville,NC,USA
Etowah does not become independent by becoming a southern annex of Mills River, already an oversized 22 square miles. Mills River would gain nothing by ...

Some Etowah residents OK with possible annexation
BlueRidgeNow.com - Hendersonville,NC,USA
That’s the type of annexation favored by Mills River Mayor Roger Snyder, who said Monday the town council would probably consider a request for voluntary ...

Gates Four annexation far from a slam dunk Bill Kirby
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
“I rise in opposition to annexation,” Larry Elsom told Fayetteville City Council members Monday at a public hearing. “We never wanted or need service from ...

Public hearing on proposed Gates Four annexation set for 7 tonight
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
Think Fayetteville’s planned annexation of Gates Four is a good idea or a bad one? The City Council will hold a special meeting tonight to get that feedback ...

Southport Moves Closer to Annexation
WHQR Public Radio - Wilmington,NC,USA
WILMINGTON, NC (2008-09-26) The Southport Board of Aldermen meets this morning to hammer out the details of annexing 93 acres. This patch of land is a mix ...

Residents Divided on Oak Island Annexation
WHQR Public Radio - Wilmington,NC,USA
WILMINGTON, NC (2008-09-26) A group of Brunswick County residents has pooled its money to fight the Town of Oak Island's attempt to annex their homes. ...

Legal justification of annexation
By SamH
A Lexington Dispatch editorial weighs in on the annexation battle between the City of Lexington and Citizens United Against Forced Annexation, saying “it’sa shame that so much money will be spent debating the legal justification of the ... Piedmont Publius - http://triad.johnlocke.org/blog

Steen appointed to new annexation study panel
Staff report Rep. Fred Steen of Landis has been appointed to the Joint Legislative Study Commission on Municipal Annexation. Steen is the second Rowan ...SalisburyPost.com - http://salisburypost.com

Gates Four residents vent over annexation
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
When a city like Fayetteville is preparing to annex people, state law requires it do a little housekeeping first. Holding information sessions is one of ...

Council to discuss annexation suit
Lexington Dispatch - Lexington,NC,USA
Annexation opponents claim in the lawsuit that the city didn’t follow correct procedures and that parts of its annexation report were incorrect. ...

Tina Hall on state panel looking into annexation
Salisbury Post - Salisbury,NC,USA
By Jessie Burchette Rowan County Commissioner Tina Hall has been appointed to a newly created legislative commission to study annexation laws in the state. ...

Gates Four annexation debate goes on
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
The Fayetteville City Council last month adopted a report on annexing the gated community of more than 600 homes in western Cumberland County. ...

Joint Annexation Study Committee
By Stop NC Annexation(Stop NC Annexation)
It doesn't bode well for having any serious debate or analysis of the problems with the current annexation laws_ or any recommendations that resemble anything close to what the hundreds of people who spoke up for while the House Study ... StopNCAnnexation - http://stopncannexation.blogspot.com/

Opponents file legal challenge to city’s annexation
Lexington Dispatch - Lexington,NC,USA
By Seth Stratton More than 240 in name, and hundreds more in spirit, filed a legal challenge to the city’s annexation plans in Davidson County Superior ...

Group sues over annexation plan
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem,NC,USA
By Michael Hewlett The group Citizens Against Forced Annexation filed a lawsuit yesterday over the city council's decision to annex nearly 2000 people. ...

Anti-Annexation Group Files Lawsuits Against Lexington
MyFox WGHP - High Point,NC,USA
By CHAD TUCKER The lawsuits, filed by the group Citizens United Against Forced Annexation, list the names of more than 200 people who oppose the move, ...

Liberty Agenda For NC
By Thomas B. Hill (Thomas B. Hill)
15) -- Ending the state's power to seize private property by forced annexation and eminent domain, improving public education through competition, restoring free, fair and open elections, and cutting off corporate welfare, ... Govern Thyself - http://governthyself.blogspot.com/

CAFA files suit challenging annexation
By SamH
Citizens Against Forced Annexation will file suit this afternoon challenging the City of Lexington’s plan to annex 2000 residents. Piedmont Publius - http://triad.johnlocke.org/blog

Fayetteville annexation of Fort Bragg official
Greenville Daily Reflector - Greenville,NC,USA
AP FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Fayetteville now has about 30000 more residents, courtesy of its annexation of Fort Bragg. The Fayetteville Observer reported Tuesday ...

Annexation opponents plan to file suit Tuesday
Lexington Dispatch - Lexington,NC,USA
The Citizens United Against Forced Annexation group is representing residents in all four areas around the city. Chapel Hill attorney Robert Hornik Jr. of ...

Council moves on second annexation
Rocky Mount Telegram - Rocky Mount,NC,USA
By ERIC Klamut The Rocky Mount City Council agreed to move forward with phase two of the city’s annexation plan. Council members approved a resolution of ...

Group hires lawyer who fought Oak Island annexation
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
By Shelby Sebens A group opposing Oak Island’s annexation has hired the same lawyer who successfully fought off the town’s attempt to grab a similar area in ...

Southport aldermen OK annexation of 93 acres
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
But the 93 acres the city intends to annex is much different than the large swath officials had originally hoped to grab. The board voted 5-1, with Alderman ...

Southport aldermen OK annexation of 80 acres
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
Oak Island's quick move forced Southport to take its annexation in a different direction, which includes 11 parcels along Jabbertown Road. ...

Wake LP - Positions on Local Issues
By Linda Ellis(Susan)
Involuntary Annexation: End involuntary annexation of private property by municipalities. Eminent Domain: Support protection for landowners against eminent domain. Smoking Bans: Support the right of property owners, including owners of ...

Charlotte annexation bid draws protest
If annexation is eventually approved for all six areas, the city would extend police protection, city water and sewer, garbage collection and street maintenance to each, likely bringing more development to those areas. ... CharlotteObserver.com http://www.charlotteobserver.com

Forced annexation is wrong
By Harry
I am in NC and my community is being annexed into the city of Lexington, NC, by force which is a legal violation of the constitution according to the John Locke foundation. We Protested but the city called us names like freeloaders and ... Hektik Forums - http://hektik.org/forums

Brickton residents need to get say in annexation
BlueRidgeNow.com - Hendersonville,NC,USA
To The Editor: It was interesting to read in Wednesday's edition that our local legislative delegation has promised not to let an incorporation bill (for ...

Candidates talk annexation
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
The two commented on annexation and other issues following speeches to the NC Press Association at the Crowne Plaza Resort. Perdue said she would consider ...

Today the General Assembly worked on wrapping up leftover business ...
By Stop NC Annexation (Stop NC Annexation)
One somewhat surprise for the annexation reform citizens was thrown into HB2431 at the last minute. I have no details yet on who was behind the scenes negotiating, but a Joint Study of Municipal Annexation was authorized in this Bill ...

Gov Crap: It’s Not Just At The Federal Level
By Buck
That’s about $900 more each year for the average home there. Students would still go to the same schools. Charlotte City Council votes a week from Monday. If the annexation passes, it wouldn’t go into effect until next summer. ...  Blue Herald - http://blueherald.com

Residents turn out to oppose annexation plans
Pisgah Mountain News - Fletcher,NC,USA
She spoke at a standing-room-only public hearing Monday in which council heard concerns about the Town’s proposal to annex 193 acres along the US 25 ...

Fletcher Residents Voice Concern Over Annexation
WHKP - Hendersonville,NC,USA
Fletcher Town Council held a public hearing last night to hear comments over the possibility of annexation Mayor Bill Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Henderson, ...

Fletcher council gets earful about annexation plans
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
FLETCHER—The message was clear Monday night from businessmen and homeowners in the path of Fletcher’s annexation plans: leave us alone. ...

Small town residents fight annexation
The tiny town of Princeton, with a population around 1200, is usually a quiet place, but some who live on the outskirts of town are making noise about annexation plans.
News 14 Carolina Top Stories - http://news14.com

Fletcher annexation the focus of hearing
Brickton residents and businesses will have one more chance to be heard tonight concerning Fletcher's plan to involuntarily annex their area.
BlueRidgeNow.com - Times-News Online - http://www.blueridgenow.com

Small town residents fight annexation
News 14 Carolina - Raleigh,NC,USA
"It's taxation without representation," said annexation opponent Mike Rose. "It's anti-American as far as I'm concerned." Rose made yard signs to help get ...

Mount a defense now to hold off Fletcher’s forced annexation
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
Today, we have the Fletcher Town Council trying to force annexation on a number of residents and property owners. Council members say they are doing it for ...

Fletcher Town Council to hold annexation plan meeting tonight
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
FLETCHER – The Fletcher Town Council will meet tonight at 6 at Town Hall to discuss the town’s plans to annex 193 acres south of Fletcher along the US 25 ...

Fletcher annexation plan meeting Monday night
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
FLETCHER—A Town Council meeting Monday evening promises to generate a lively discussion—to put it mildly—about the town’s plans to annex 193 acres south of ...

Greensboro's population to grow by 15000 people after annexation
By cityboi
Before the annexation Greensboro's population was actually 247183 and not 245000. That means Greensboro's population is 257183. wont be long before Greensboro hits 260000. Greensboro has added almost 60000 people in 10 years. ...
UP|Complete - http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html

Legislative Lowdown: Forced Annexation Continues
By Jeff Mixon
The tortuous route of the moratorium on forced annexation in North Carolina took another agonizing step today when the House Judiciary II Committee again to hear the bill. At the last meeting on Thursday, June 19th, the Chairman, ...
Red Clay Citizen - http://redclaycitizen.typepad.com/redclay/

Annexation Moratorium Bill Weakened, but Passes J-2
The annexation moratorium bill got amended in the J-2 Committee. The moratorium on forced annexation would now last until April 30, 2009 as opposed to June 30, 2009.Anyway, it did pass though. Now it has to pass the whole House and then ...
JLF > The Locker Room - http://feeds.johnlocke.org/thelockerroom

Pinewild fight goes to Court of Appeals
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
By Sarah A. Reid PINEHURST — A group fighting a controversial annexation has appealed its case to the state Court of Appeals. ...

States vary on annexation laws
From where his property sits along 150 East, Mark Kearney has no interest in becoming part of the city of Kokomo.
Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana--Loca... - http://www.kokomotribune.com

Forced annexation cheats citizens in so many ways
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
I read with great interest, and amusement, the “Citizen-Times viewpoint” on “NC’s effective annexation law.” The first thing that was apparent was the ...

Fuquay-Varina rescinds annexation plans
The southwest Wake town and neighboring Holly Springs come up with new agreement for unincorporated areas.
CaryNews.com - News - http://www.carynews.com/news/index.html

Neighborhood residents oppose annexation by Oak Island
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
But she and other homeowners in Oakwood Glen might not have a choice if Oak Island's annexation succeeds. The town is moving forward with plans to annex ...

J2 to Consider Annexation Moratorium
The House Judiciary II Committee is scheduled to consider the forced annexation moratorium bill tomorrow at 10:00 am in Room 421 of the Legislative Office Building. This is a good sign given it wasn't clear that it would even be heard. ...

Fuquay-Varina Annexation Fight Could End Tonight
NBC 17.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
But the town of Fuquay-Varina wants to annex the land. An agreement with Holly Springs that gives Fuquay-Varina rights to the land is set to expire. ...

Greensboro to pay waste hauler $728229.90 to not collect trash
By Roch101(Roch101)
Another cost of annexation: Agenda item number 33 for tonight's city council meeting requests that council approve a payment of $728229.90 to garbage collector Republic Services of NC for "loss of business," a consequence of the City ...

Limiting power to annex
Shelby Star - Shelby,NC,USA
The House Finance Committee has given its blessing to a proposed moratorium on forced annexation in North Carolina. The moratorium would halt involuntary ...

Moratorium Update
By Stop NC Annexation(Stop NC Annexation)
Rep McComas comments about the use of forced annexation being a vicious circle of abuse were great and they reflected an informed honesty about how cities are using forced annexation. Most of the legislators who spoke in favor of the ...
StopNCAnnexation - http://stopncannexation.blogspot.com/

Weekly wrap: Debate delight, annexation aggravation
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
Proponents say the moratorium would give lawmakers time to study the state’s annexation laws and propose changes that might be made during the 2009 ...

Committee approves annexation moratorium
Goldsboro News Argus - Goldsboro,NC,USA
Goldsboro's annexation of the property along Buck Swamp and Salem Church roads is looking more and more like it will be put on hold after the powerful House ...

Annexation backlash could hurt Mt. Olive
Mount Olive Tribune - Mt. Olive,NC,USA
Annexation in many part of the State has become a dirty word and a pending law in the Legislature would slam down a one year moratorium on such a municipal ...

Annexation hold passes
By John Fuquay
Annexation opponents say cities often take years to deliver services, such as utility connections, while residents must begin paying city property taxes immediately. In other cases, communities already have police and fire protection, ...
Capitol Concerns - http://blogs.fayobserver.com/capitolconcerns

Annexation bill advances
RALEIGH (AP) — A powerful House committee overwhelmingly approved legislation Thursday that would delay for a year some efforts by towns and cities to ...

Annexation halt clears 1st vote
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
The House Finance Committee voted overwhelmingly, 25-4, to endorse a one-year moratorium on involuntary annexation. “This sends a strong message that ...

Towns fighting annexation get help
News 14 Carolina - Raleigh,NC,USA
Involuntary annexation is when a town or city forces outlying residents to become city residents. One by one, opponents of involuntary annexation pleaded ...

Annexation moratorium advances
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
The House Finance Committee voted 25-4 in favor of a one-year moratorium on involuntary annexation. "This sends a strong message that there's people, ...

House bill could put moratorium on forced annexation
By WWAY
This morning, a committee in the state house overwhelmingly passed a bill in favor of an annexation moratorium across the state. Full story...
WWAY NewsChannel 3 - Local News,... - http://www.wwaytv3.com

Legislative Lowdown: Forced Annexation
By Jeff Mixon
The House Finance Committee on Thursday, June 12th dealt a blow to cities in North Carolina that prefer to annex new territory without the consent of that area's citizens. North Carolina is one of the few states that allow forcible ...
Red Clay Citizen - http://redclaycitizen.typepad.com/redclay/

Love Has Key Hand in Annexation Bill
By L. Keith Clark(L. Keith Clark)
The issue of a moratorium on forced annexation (see prior post on issue) has cleared the Senate and gone to the House Judiciary Committee, where Jimmy Love (D-Lee) is vice chair. Representative Love is scheduled to chair the next ...
The E-Lee Dispatch - http://e-lee.blogspot.com/

Forced Annexation Bill Contradicts McCrory
By CarolinaDem
The split in policy became public this week when Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger (R) Eden sponsored legislation to put a one year freeze on forced annexation. The bill's sponsorship was followed by protests from supporters at the ...
Andrew Jackson Democrats - http://andrewjacksondem.com

Annexation and water policy
Greensboro News Record - Greensboro,NC,USA
Mandating water and sewer connections might be best for the public’s welfare, but that doesn’t change the fact that annexation is a bitter pill for many, ...

Indian Hills center of Eden annexation debate, again
Madison Messenger - Danville,VA,USA
By Heather Smith Eden administrators are considering the annexation of a little more than 277 acres southwest of the city limits in an area called Indian ...

Indian Hills center of Eden annexation debate, again
By GoDanRiver(GoDanRiver)
Eden administrators are considering the annexation of a little more than 277 acres southwest of the city limits in an area called Indian Hills, and the neighborhood’s 196 residents would say that history is repeating itself.
News for GoDanRiver - http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/

Neighbors Win Annexation Fight In Asheboro
Asheboro, NC -- Neighbors fighting forced annexation are celebrating a victory. Thursday, homeowners in the Dave's Mountain area of Randolph County were heard loud and clear. They protested outside the Asheboro City Council meeting, ...
digtriad.com Local and State - http://www.digtriad.com

N.C. rally for forced annexation moratorium 6/4/08, part 1
Supporters of a one-year moratorium on involuntary annexation in North Carolina rallied outside the Legislative Building Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
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N.C. rally for forced annexation moratorium 6/4/08, part 2
Supporters of a one-year moratorium on involuntary annexation in North Carolina rallied outside the Legislative Building Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
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N.C. rally for forced annexation moratorium 6/4/08, part 3
Supporters of a one-year moratorium on involuntary annexation in North Carolina rallied outside the Legislative Building Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
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Oak Island annexation plans
WECT - Wilmington,NC,USA
Southport and Oak Island officials have been meeting to hash out annexation plans for the intersection of Long Beach Road and Highway 211. ...

Hundreds battle annexation in Raleigh
Lexington Dispatch - Lexington,NC,USA
The 'Rally in Raleigh' drew residents from across the state opposed to the state's existing annexation laws and in favor of a one-year moratorium to study ...

Fletcher annexation proposal moves forward
Pisgah Mountain News - Fletcher,NC,USA
By Julie Ball FLETCHER — The town of Fletcher is another step closer to annexing 138 parcels of land along US 25, south of the current town limits. ...

Annexation solves all kinds of problems
By SamH
Squall Lines’ Chad Adams picks up on the William Marshburn story, unsure if it’s “highlighting the horrendous state of mental health in our state or the mess that is forced annexation.” For those unfamiliar, Marshburn was arrested ...
Piedmont Publius - http://triad.johnlocke.org/blog

Residents continue annexation fight
News 14 Carolina - Raleigh,NC,USA
And protesters against the forced annexation of Daves’ Mountain aren't wasting time in garnering support against the effort. ...

Involuntary annexation opponents rally at Legislature
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
Members of the Fair Annexation Coalition, Americans for Prosperity and Stop NC Annexation urged lawmakers to approve a one-year moratorium on towns' and ...

Involuntary annexation opponents rally at Legislature
WRAL.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
Members from Stop NC Annexation, the Fair Annexation Coalition and Americans for Prosperity called on lawmakers Wednesday to approve a one-year moratorium ...

Annexation Opponents Rally In Raleigh
WFMY News 2 - Greensboro,NC,USA
Raleigh, NC -- Many people from the Triad joined others from across the state in Raleigh, Wednesday, to oppose annexation. They're for a state bill that ...

Anti-annexation forces in town
By ryanteaguebeckwith
The protest became irreverent at times, One woman had an anti-annexation bumper sticker attached to her pants. She said she pressed her rear end to the glass of the Senate gallery door so those inside could see her message. ...
Under the Dome blog - http://projects.newsobserver.com/rss/dome/blog

Annexation Opponents Rally In Raleigh
Raleigh, NC -- Many people from the Triad joined others from across the state in Raleigh, Wednesday, to oppose annexation. They're for a state bill that calls for a one year moratorium on annexation. "The American people are now ...
digtriad.com Local and State - http://www.digtriad.com

Rally for annexation moratorium
Forced annexation foes made their case this afternoon for a one-year moratorium on the practice. Watch the entire event (33:26) by clicking play below.
JLF > The Locker Room - http://feeds.johnlocke.org/thelockerroom

Annexation and Mental Health
By Chad Adams
Not sure if this is a story highlighting the horrendous state of mental health in our state or the mess that is forced annexation. But the story makes me wonder if the city really wants this guy in their city limits? ...
Squall Lines - http://wilmington.johnlocke.org/blog

Annexation opponents taking buses to Raleigh to lobby with legislators
Salisbury Post - Salisbury,NC,USA
By Mark Wineka Rowan and Davidson County opponents of North Carolina's law on involuntary annexation will be filling two charter buses Wednesday and ...

Annexation Still Being Defended
By Chad Adams
Cities are not going into that quiet night over the subject of annexation despite the statewide organized efforts of freedom loving citizens tot he contrary. The Locke Foundation has covered this topic extensively here, here and here. ...
Squall Lines - http://wilmington.johnlocke.org/blog

Annexation moratorium likely to fail after Rep. Hughes withdraws ...
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
Last week, the county's three state representatives and one senator sponsored bills that would stop New Hanover municipalities from starting the annexation ...

Fletcher mulls annexation plans
BlueRidgeNow.com - Hendersonville,NC,USA
By John Harbin FLETCHER — The town could take in an extra $25844 if it moves forward with a controversial annexation. Town Council heard Thursday that a ...