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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in six patients from North Carolina. The specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and under with respiratory illnesses. Testing was conducted at the...
Published: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 @ 3:01 pm
By: Chris Downey
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First Lady Ann McCrory is encouraging parents throughout the state to spend time with their children today and every day in honor of "Family Day" in North Carolina.
Published: Monday, September 22nd, 2014 @ 5:49 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On September 4, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Wise Julius Carter, age 37, of 875 Main St. in Aurora. Carter's arrest stemmed Investigators conducting controlled purchases of cocaine from Carter. Investigators served Carter with an arrest warrant...
Published: Monday, September 22nd, 2014 @ 8:20 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory ordered the POW/MIA flag flown above the state capitol in commemoration of National POW/MIA Day.
Published: Monday, September 22nd, 2014 @ 7:51 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is partnering with our state's U.S. senators and representatives to raise awareness among young North Carolina students about the rewarding educational opportunity available through attendance at one of our nation's Service Academies.
Published: Saturday, September 20th, 2014 @ 6:58 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The 2013 N.C. Youth Tobacco Survey, released today, delivers both good and bad news to those working to prevent tobacco use among North Carolina students. Results show the lowest teen cigarette smoking rates ever recorded, along with a significant increase in teen use of certain non-cigarette...
Published: Saturday, September 20th, 2014 @ 6:35 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL), a leading global IT services provider will be expanding its presence in Wake County. The company plans to expand its existing center and create an additional 1,237 jobs in Cary
Published: Friday, September 19th, 2014 @ 5:03 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Tony Tata are unveiling the Governor's 25-Year Vision for transportation in North Carolina today with a cross-state tour that includes stops in Wilmington, Greenville, Winston-Salem and Asheville to detail the challenges faced by and solutions...
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 10:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory met with the Military Affairs Commission today to hear from members and local officials about the status of the state's military installations, the Reserves and the National Guard. The governor also addressed the group, reminding them of his commitment to supporting and...
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor McCrory has appointed Andre Peek of Wake County to the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission.
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 1:06 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that AvidXchange will expand its headquarters operations in Charlotte. The company plans to create 603 jobs in Mecklenburg County by the end of 2018 and invest more than $21.4 million.
Published: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 @ 6:11 pm
By: Chris Downey
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It's Time For Kay Hagan To Explain To North Carolina Why She Sided With President Obama Over Our State's Law Enforcement Community By Voting To Confirm Debo Adegbile. If Senator Hagan Is Willing To Completely Ignore North Carolinians By Supporting Such A Flawed And Controversial Nominee, She...
Published: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 @ 5:27 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On August 22, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of larceny of welding leads. The leads were stolen from a service truck parked on Highway 264 East in Belhaven. During the investigation, the welding leads were recovered from a recycling business in Belhaven. The leads...
Published: Friday, September 12th, 2014 @ 12:30 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after speaking with Jack Truong, president and CEO of Electrolux Major Appliances North America and executive vice president of AB Electrolux.
Published: Friday, September 12th, 2014 @ 12:23 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today he will let the Coal Ash Management Act, passed by North Carolina's General Assembly Aug. 20, become law without his signature. The governor said that while the bill continues the aggressive approach his administration has taken to attack the coal ash issue...
Published: Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 @ 8:40 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Charlotte attorney John Bowers to the North Carolina Superior Court. Bowers will take the seat of Judge H. William Constangy, who served as a Resident Superior Court judge for district 26-B in Mecklenburg County until his retirement on August 31, 2014.
Published: Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 @ 12:10 am
By: Chris Downey
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On September 2, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an domestic assault from the Beaufort County Department of Social Services. The assault occurred in June 2014, and was reported to Adult Protective Services by an anonymous person who had knowledge of the abuse...
Published: Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 @ 7:02 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On August 19, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of fraud from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. Numerous checks were reported stolen in Pitt County and passed in Beaufort County. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and conducted interviews.
Published: Saturday, September 6th, 2014 @ 11:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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On September 3, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested David Forrest Walker, age 25, of 16581 Hwy 32 N in Pinetown and Bobby Randall Manning Jr., age 41, of 5225 Hwy 17 S in Vanceboro. Their arrests stemmed Investigators receiving complaints siting...
Published: Friday, September 5th, 2014 @ 8:07 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement following the release of Leon Brown and Henry Lee McCollum from prison:
Published: Friday, September 5th, 2014 @ 12:09 am
By: Chris Downey
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DHHS is reminding parents to ensure children are up-to-date with vaccines to avoid suspension from school. North Carolina law requires children who are home-schooled or attend a public, private, charter or religious school to be up-to-date with North Carolina-required vaccinations within 30...
Published: Thursday, September 4th, 2014 @ 10:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that CE FoamSolutions, LLC is expanding operations in Burke County. The company plans to create 20 new jobs and invest $98,000 over the next three years in Valdese.
Published: Thursday, September 4th, 2014 @ 4:49 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Sealed Air Corporation will establish its new global headquarters in Mecklenburg County. The company plans to create 1,262 jobs in Charlotte by the end of 2017.
Published: Friday, July 25th, 2014 @ 7:36 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The recent influx of undocumented, unaccompanied minors crossing the southern United States border has compelled Governor Pat McCrory to join governors calling on President Barack Obama to address the crisis situation in a pragmatic and humanitarian way.
Published: Thursday, July 24th, 2014 @ 5:38 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On July 18, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit assisted Brandi Nicole McMillen, age 39, of 304 E 10th St. in Washington and Richard Eugene Brown, age 40, of 304 E 10th St. in Washington. Their arrests stemmed from Investigators conducting controlled purchases...
Published: Thursday, July 24th, 2014 @ 12:17 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation this morning that protects health care personnel who work with or near hazardous materials and antineoplastic agents (chemotherapy drugs) from disease and injury caused by exposure. House Bill 644 requires the North Carolina Department of Labor, by...
Published: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 @ 11:35 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Charlotte, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Spectra Group Inc. will be moving its financial services delivery center to Mecklenburg County. The company plans to create 250 jobs in Charlotte by the end of 2018.
Published: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2014 @ 12:34 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 2, 2014
Published: Friday, May 30th, 2014 @ 5:17 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced one of the largest federal community development block grants in the state's history today, a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a facility for homeless veterans.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 5:31 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed May 17, 2014 as "Armed Forces Day" in North Carolina, encouraging citizens to recognize the state's storied military heritage and its continuing impact on the economic and social livelihood of North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 1:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased again to 6.2 percent in April, adding over 14,000 jobs in the past month and nearly 70,000 over the last year...
Published: Saturday, May 24th, 2014 @ 3:27 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available to help individuals and business owners recover from damages caused by the April 25 tornadoes that struck eastern North Carolina. The governor received a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for...
Published: Friday, May 23rd, 2014 @ 9:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced that W. Neal Hanks Jr. has been appointed to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the state government agency created by the General Assembly in 1947 to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scient
Published: Friday, May 23rd, 2014 @ 1:36 pm
By: Chris Downey
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