Includes “The town of Grifton has been recognized by the Local Government Commission for significant improvements that led to a financial turnaround and removal from a state list of government entities battling financial and governance challenges. … The General Assembly established the LGC in 1931 to help address the problems in local government finance caused by the Great Depression. … Because of this approach, the LGC has helped North Carolina maintain a reputation for fiscal responsibility among states. …”