Governor Roy Cooper today announced the launch of the state’s first digital equity grant program, which will help North Carolinians afford high-speed internet, obtain digital devices and access digital literacy resources.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Department of Adult Correction Secretary affects all Duplin County Correction Facilities
Governor Roy Cooper appointed Todd Ishee to lead the newly created Department of Adult Correction. The Department was formed as a stand alone Cabinet Agency in the 2021-2023 budget that was passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor in November of last year.
N.C. State Fair announces NC Beer Night
Join us at the NC Public House on Friday, October 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for NC Beer Night at the N.C. State Fair!
Ride NC By Train to Carolina Panthers Games
Skip the traffic and parking and get on board the train with other fans for this year’s Carolina Panthers games.
Faison resident appointed to Art Museum Board
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Angela R. “Angie” Waller to the North Carolina Museum of Art Board of Trustees.
NCDOT, SHP stress move over law
Two state first responder professions are facing the same, major problem.
VolunteerNC announces $11.5 Million in AmeriCorps Grants to 21 North Carolina organizations
VolunteerNC, an agency within the Office of the Governor, today announced that North Carolina has received $11.5 million in funding from AmeriCorps to support nearly 700 AmeriCorps members to serve with 21 organizations across the state.
North Carolina and United Kingdom sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Minister for International Trade Penny Mordaunt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Trade Relations to strengthen economic ties and transition to a clean energy economy.
Governor Cooper signs six bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.
North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 85 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in three, and remained unchanged in 12. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.7 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
NC announces Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
The LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company.
All 100 North Carolina counties sign on to $26 billion Opioid agreement
Attorney General Josh Stein, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina League of Municipalities today announced a major milestone – all 100 North Carolina counties and 45 largest municipalities have signed on to the $26 billion multistate agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson over the companies’ role in creating and fueling the nationwide opioid crisis.
NCDOT announces now open for 2022 NCDOT Mobi Awards
Communities and all government entities statewide are encouraged to enter this year’s N.C. Department of Transportation Mobi Awards, which honor the state’s best multimodal projects.
North Carolina's November county and area employment figures released
The number of workers employed statewide (not seasonally adjusted) increased in November by 12,364 to 4,896,622, while those unemployed decreased by 15,601 to 170,606.
Governor Cooper Signs Budget and Two Bills into Law
"This budget moves North Carolina forward in important ways. Funding for high speed internet, our universities and community colleges, clean air and drinking water and desperately needed pay increases for teachers and state employees are all critical for our state to emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever. I will continue to fight for progress where this budget falls short but believe that, on balance, it is an important step in the right direction."