State gives American Legion post a reprieve
“State officials have given a Rowan County American Legion post a reprieve before they are ousted from their headquarters, according to published reports Thursday morning. The Salisbury Post and WBTV are reporting that the N.C….
Details matter when it comes to water and eminent domain
“The Daily Bulletin recommends that Claremont take over the local water system, using eminent domain if necessary. While acknowledging there are arguments pro and con, the paper says, “Ignore all that back-and-forth, and simply compare…
‘Unprecedented use of eminent domain …’ by statist legislature
“The legislature continues to advance a bill that would move Asheville’s water system to a regional authority, prompting a response by conservative politician Carl Mumpower, the Citizen-Times reports: “Former congressional candidate and Republican City Councilman…
Inland Port price tag is nearing $50 million
“The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) board of directors today approved an additional $12.9 million to pay its share of the escalating cost of the Inland Port at Greer, now estimated as high as…
With Billion-Dollar Blue Line on Fast Track, Property Owners Look for Path to a Fair Deal
“Backed by a $580 million dollar check from the federal government, the state has fast tracked its plans for the $1.2 billion dollar light rail extension known as the Blue Line. Property and business owners…
House Bill 8 could threaten Carrboro’s plan to buy Collins Crossing
“n January, the N.C. General Assembly drafted House Bill 8, which would prohibit governments from purchasing private property except for public use, such as to create a parking lot. North Carolina’s current statute states that…
Bill could restrict government’s use of eminent domain
“A bill has passed the N.C. House and is now in the Senate that would restrict government’s power to seize land in North Carolina. Henderson County Rep. Chuck McGrady said that was unfair. He proposed…
Eminent domain bill passes the N.C. House
“House Bill 8 has been referred to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee. The proposed amendment would prohibit condemnation of private property except for a public use, requires the payment of just compensation for the…
Eminent Domain in News Again
“It was seven years ago when Republican Rep. Paul “Skip” Stam, then a member of the minority party in the legislature, first introduced a bill that would allow voters to amend the state constitution to…
Eminent domain bill clears the House
“North Carolina governments wouldn’t be able to condemn property in order to sell it to a private developer under a bill that passed the House 110-8 Tuesday afternoon. Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, said the measure…