In Leading for Results, local government leaders enhance their skills by participating in challenging activities – including improv! The acting workshop has a lasting effect on their approach to communication and collaboration. Read more: sog.unc.edu/about/news/unl…

It's #EarthWeek ! This year's theme is Planets vs. Plastics, with a focus on reducing the production of all plastics by 60% before 2040. How many tons of plastic do you think the US produces every year? Comment down below and check back on Earth Day to find out!

Read our cover story for Southern City 2024 Issue 1: Citizen Engagement with Local Government. Local governments are tasked with creating new and engaging ways to keep their communities engaged and excited about their cities and towns. buff.ly/3xkzWJ6

Join us for 'The Positive Impact of NC Pre-K' bite-sized webinar on Tuesday, April 23 from 12:00-12:20 EST with Ariel Ford from NCDHHS and Dr. Kenneth Dodge from Duke University.
REGISTER HERE: myfuturenc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Only 53% eligible North Carolina 4-year-olds enrolled in the public

Learn how #NC communities work to bounce back from natural disasters (and plan for the future) in this 2022 town hall event hosted at UNCW: ncimpact.sog.unc.edu/episode/coasta… #EarthDay #EarthDay 2024 #NorthCarolina #resilience #innovation #collaboration #ncIMPACT

Celebrate #EarthDay by visiting N.C. DEQ to learn more about #NCEarthDay events and volunteer opportunities in #NCCounties . 🌎
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Good morning, North Carolina!

Join NACo in celebrating #CountyHealth Day!

Taking place during National County Government Month, County Health Day celebrates the pivotal role counties play in promoting public health and building resilient communities.

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Congrats to all! #Great58 #thankyou

Last night, NC Chamber President and CEO Gary J Salamido joined North Carolina Community Colleges to celebrate their 2024 award winners and the impact of our state's 58 community colleges. #Great58

Learn about North Carolina's affordable #housing needs in our latest #nc IMPACT blog, including a closer look at efforts in Chatham County to focus on affordable rental housing in the County, Goldston, Pittsboro, and Siler City. Keep reading: ncimpact.sog.unc.edu/2024/04/north-… #housing #nc

The third forum of the Our State, Our Wellbeing program is underway at the UNC School of Government! We’re so proud of the work these teams are doing in their communities across #NorthCarolina to prevent suicide. Learn more about their progress: bit.ly/3OFgEDu #CarolinaAcross100 💚

LAST WEEK TO APPLY: Application for our Homegrown Leaders training in Sylva closes April 21. Don't miss out this opportunity to explore how to better serve your community. Apply here: ow.ly/sqLh50RaBvQ. #ruralcounts

TY to everyone who came out to support the UNC-Chapel Hill student-led Out of the Darkness Walk, raising awareness about #SuicidePrevention - and bringing hope to our campus community! Watch for a recap of this moving event, coming soon from #CarolinaAcross100 : bit.ly/3OFgEDu

Good morning, North Carolina!

'Our State, Our Work' community teams have emphasized the importance of skilled trades for upskilling #OpportunityYouth and meeting the business and development needs of our state. Learn more about this statewide collaboration: carolinaacross100.unc.edu/osow-collabora… #CarolinaAcross100

We're so thankful for Ms. Braxton and the Summer Careers Academy Team for the important work they're doing through Our State, Our Work -- connecting Opportunity Youth with living wage employment opportunities! Learn more here: carolinaacross100.unc.edu/osow-collabora… #CarolinaAcross100 #nc

The Next NC Scholarship is available to help students from North Carolina households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education at one of the state's 58 community colleges or 16 public universities. nextncscholarship.org

Through #CarolinaAcross100 , UNC-Chapel Hill is working with #NorthCarolina communities to build and support cross-sector collaborations to address current challenges. Our goal: to partner with every county in #NC during this five-year initiative: carolinaacross100.unc.edu #ServiceToState

Affordable #rental housing is by far North Carolina’s largest housing need, one that is especially severe for low-income households. Learn more in our latest blog written by Ben Hitchings, David Rouse, and Anita Brown-Graham: bit.ly/43ZAjFy #housing #nc IMPACT #nc