CPRC News & Updates
 

January 23, 2025

Welcome to "The Pine Needler," your go-to source for all things happening in the Central Pines Region! We're here to keep you in the loop with our bi-monthly updates on upcoming events and regional news. Stay connected with us as we bring you the latest happenings and stories that will surely make your day pine-tastic!

In This Edition:

In Every Edition:
  • Shine a Light on Child Abuse
  • Regional Day 2025
  • School of Government Courses
  • Popular Links & Resources
  • Career Opportunities
  • Upcoming Events
 

Help Shine a Light on Child Abuse Often Hidden in Plain Sight

Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina supports 54 child advocacy centers (CAC) who provide services free of charge to children who have been abused. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed in the United States every April. April 28 is CAC Day in North Carolina. In support of all NC children who have faced maltreatment and the incredible people who provide evidence-based services to promote healing from these traumatic experiences, we need your help!

We’d love to see a landmark in every town/county lit blue (the shade of blue requested is: #080aef). It can be lit for CAC Day or for the full month! If you’re interested in participating or have any questions, please reach out to Ashley@cacnc.org for resources and so that CACNC can help to amplify your participation!
Learn more about CACs in your area & learn the signs & symptoms of child abuse
 

Popular Links & Resources

Good Read: Planting the Wrong Trees in the Wrong Places Can Diminish Their Cooling Benefits

Who We Are
A video about Central Pines Regional Council

Regional Day 2025


Regional Day 2025, hosted by Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC), will provide valuable knowledge and insights to help you thrive in your role as an elected official and/or CPRC board member, deepen your understanding of our region, and network and build relationships with neighboring colleagues and critical partner organizations.

Presentations and panel discussions will cover the historical context and data showcasing our region's growth and the value of partnerships between communities. Attendees will explore the vision for our region and the implications of regional growth. By the end of the event, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of our region's structure and function, and how their individual community fits into the larger network.

Who Should Attend

This event is geared toward new elected officials, but it is open to any elected official or city/county manager that would like a refresher on our region's history and opportunities for collaboration.


Event Details

Date: Friday, February 21

Time: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Central Pines Regional Council, Durham

Cost: FREE to attend, lunch provided


Registration Required by: February 10
Register for Regional Day
 

School of Government Courses for Managers and County Officials


The UNC School of Government is hosting several courses in February specifically for Local Government Managers and County Elected Officials. See the information below for more details on each course.

Essentials for Local Government Managers

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Location: Winston-Salem

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: $275

This program is geared toward local government managers who are new to North Carolina or to the profession or to assistant managers and other upper-level local government managers who are interested in becoming city or county managers in the future. The program will give participants a broad set of training on managing local governments in North Carolina.

What You'll Learn:

  • Allow for peer learning and interactive sessions
  • Cover key topics every manager in North Carolina should know
  • Provide a book and other resources for participants
  • Give participants guidance about further training and mentoring options
Register Now

Essentials of County Government for Elected Officials

Dates: February 19-20, 2025

Location: Asheville

Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Cost: $350

Congratulations on your successful election! The School of Government is offering the Essentials of County Government course. This course helps local elected officials transition from campaigning to governing, which can be very difficult. It covers topics such as government law and authority by clarifying roles and responsibilities, teaches about finance, budgets, and fiduciary duty, and specifies the legal boundaries of ethics, conflicts of interest, and open government.

It will highlight the exemplary habits of a high-performing governing board, which include building positive relationships with staff and external partners who influence life in your communities.
Register Now
 

Career Opportunities
 

CPRC Openings
CPRC Job Openings

Work Local in the Central Pines Region

There are so many amazing career opportunities to serve your community and work for local government in the Central Pines Region. Check out the most recent job postings here!
Post an Opening on our Regional Jobs Board
 
 

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Event

When & Where

Details

SOG Essentials of Local Government for Managers

Tuesday, February 4

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Winston-Salem

Cost: $275

Learn more and register HERE.

Environment & Resilience Subcommittee Interest Meeting

Thursday, February 6

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Virtual

Register for meeting HERE.

SOG Essentials of County Government

February 19-20

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Asheville

Cost: $350

Learn more and register HERE.

Regional Day

for Elected Officials

Friday, February 21

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

CPRC Office | Durham

Learn more and register HERE.

FREE to attend!
 
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