NOTE: This blog has been updated to reflect current events and General Statute citations. The majority of the blog text is attributable to Norma Houston. Updates have been provided by Kate Van Tol. As Ian approaches the Carolina’s and we … Read more

Local governments and local government officials are increasingly using social media as a way to engage with the public. As anyone who has scrolled through Facebook or Twitter lately can attest, comment sections on social media posts are often filled … Read more

Malcolm Tucker runs a small nightclub. He recently put up a billboard advertising his business on the main road leading into town. The billboard is garish to say the least. It is bright orange and uses vulgar language and suggestive … Read more

As detailed in previous posts, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARP/CSLFRF) allows local governments to spend their allocations on eligible projects within four major expenditure groupings: Addressing the COVID-19 public health … Read more

Can a sign ordinance distinguish between on-premises and off-premises signs? The answer is yes according to U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in City of Austin v. Reagan National Advertising of Austin, LLC, 142 S. Ct. 1464 (2022). This blog outlines the … Read more