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Following the news of the death of Joyce Pope, State Budget Director Art Pope's mother, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement...
Published: Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 @ 9:55 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Teacher and state employee pay raises, increased environmental protection and continued operational reforms are given high priority in Governor Pat McCrory's short session recommended budget.
Published: Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 @ 3:10 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today that creates a multi-agency task force aimed at reducing substance abuse and underage drinking. The Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force will build on statewide prevention, treatment and...
Published: Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 @ 8:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, at a ceremony at the White House with President Barack Obama, Charlotte resident Sergeant Kyle J. White received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during a battle in Aranas, Afghanistan in 2007. Governor Pat McCrory, who met with Sgt. White in April, thanked him for his...
Published: Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 @ 4:39 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory today asked President Barack Obama to declare a disaster in four counties to expedite recovery from the tornadoes and severe storms that struck much of eastern North Carolina April 25.
Published: Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 @ 4:05 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Government Contracting Specialists, Inc. (GCS, Inc.), a woman-owned company, will locate its offices in Currituck County. The company plans to create 60 new jobs and invest more than $325,000 over the next three...
Published: Monday, May 19th, 2014 @ 5:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that BorgWarner Turbo Systems is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Buncombe County. The company plans to create 63 jobs and invest more than $32 million over the next three years in Arden.
Published: Thursday, May 15th, 2014 @ 1:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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At the direction of Governor Pat McCrory and in the interest of efficiency, the N.C. Department of Transportation is placing its Sikorsky S-76 helicopter up for sale, based on a review of ways to operate more efficiently by consolidating the department's air fleet.
Published: Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 @ 7:47 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On May 10, 2014 Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kevin Damek Towns, age 30, of 400 Warren Chapel Church Road in Chocowinity. Towns' arrest stemmed from Investigators conducting controlled purchases of cocaine and marijuana.
Published: Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 @ 4:13 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced a sweeping array of education initiatives that will increase teacher pay, provide in-state tuition for newly separated veterans, increase funding for textbooks and establish salary supplements for teachers who obtain advanced degrees in a subject they are teaching.
Published: Monday, May 12th, 2014 @ 5:01 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is calling for a scholarship program that will give newly separated veterans the equivalency of in-state tuition at the state's University of North Carolina institutions. In April, the governor said he will ask the Legislature for in-state tuition at the state's 58 community...
Published: Monday, May 12th, 2014 @ 12:47 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory formally opened the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' new flagship state-of-the art office today in Huntersville and highlighted improved DMV customer service across the state. As part of those changes the governor also announced that, starting today, most newcomers to the...
Published: Sunday, May 11th, 2014 @ 7:06 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Shri Govindaraja (SGR) Textiles will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to invest more than $40 million and create 84 jobs over the next three years in Eden.
Published: Friday, May 9th, 2014 @ 12:34 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed May "Motorsports Month" in North Carolina, celebrating the many contributions of racing to the state and economy.
Published: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 @ 10:22 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Linda Morrison Combs, former Controller of the United States, to become North Carolina State Controller. Combs' appointment requires confirmation by the General Assembly.
Published: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 @ 12:19 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz and Doug Bassett, chairman of the High Point Market Authority, dedicated a state historical marker today on South Main Street alongside the historical Furniture exposition hall building that was built in 1921. The marker r
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 5:32 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Martin County. The company plans to create 24 new jobs and invest more than $6.5 million over the next three years in Everetts.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 5:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for Beaufort, Chowan, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties in the wake of Friday's severe thunderstorms and devastating tornadoes and warned that more rough weather is headed our way.
Published: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 @ 5:38 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory presents a North Carolina Seal commemorative plate to Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias. The technology and marketing company announced Monday it is planning to create 580 new jobs in North Carolina over the next five years and invest more than $2 million at its Charlotte location.
Published: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 @ 10:56 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Red Ventures will expand its operations in Mecklenburg County. The rapidly-growing technology and marketing company plans to create 580 new jobs in North Carolina over the next five years and invest more th
Published: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory toured Eastern North Carolina today to inspect damage caused by Friday's severe weather in Beaufort, Perquimans & Chowan counties. The governor also expressed his sorrow after an 11-month-old boy died Sunday morning from injuries he sustained Friday when a tornado touched down.
Published: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 12:30 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Richard Lindenmuth will become the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
Published: Monday, January 13th, 2014 @ 8:51 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory spoke about the state's economy and its outlook at the 12th annual Economic Forecast Forum Monday.
Published: Saturday, January 11th, 2014 @ 2:29 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Thursday, January 9th, 2014 @ 11:54 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On July 21, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a breaking and entering and larceny from a home on Duck Creek Road in Washington, NC. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation that developed evidence and leads for this case and nine additional property crimes...
Published: Saturday, October 26th, 2013 @ 4:52 am
By: Chris Downey
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Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit discovered a Methamphetamine Lab located in the trunk of a car at 4502 River Road in Washington. Investigators were investigating complaints on Randall Burmeister, 48 years of age and Susan Maloney, 56 years of age, of 4502 River...
Published: Friday, October 11th, 2013 @ 3:49 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Jermaine Devonne Moore, age 39, of 1205 E Firetower Road in Greenville and Shanel Sabrina Brown, age 36, of 5778 Bonnerton Road in Edward. Moore and Brown's arrest stemmed from Investigators answering a drug complaint at...
Published: Friday, October 11th, 2013 @ 8:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Pamela Kay Spencer, age 42, of 6899 Hwy 45 North in Belhaven. Spencer's arrested stemmed from Investigators in the Drug Unit conducting controlled purchases of Oxycodone; a Schedule II Controlled Substance. With the...
Published: Thursday, October 10th, 2013 @ 10:52 am
By: Chris Downey
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Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Jerome Edward Turner, age 27, of 195 Vadie Lane in Washington. Turner's arrest stemmed from Investigators conducting controlled purchases of high grade marijuana from Turner at his residence. Investigators conducted a...
Published: Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 @ 10:24 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Scott Harrison was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule III Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Harrison was confined in the Beaufort County...
Published: Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 @ 5:51 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On September 25, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Cortyne Takita Woolard, age 28, of 4590 Hwy 17 N in Washington. Woolard's arrest stemmed from Investigators answering a complaint at a residence on VOA Rd. in Washington. The Drug Unit received...
Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 @ 7:03 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On September 2, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a sex offender failing to notify the Sheriff's Office of an address change. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and conducted interviews.
Published: Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 @ 5:35 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Investigators began an investigation and recalled seeing the torch set during a previous search conducted at a Camp Leach Road residence(see press release from July 2013). As a result, Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained warrants charging Adam Joshua Lozon, age 26, and John Aaron...
Published: Saturday, September 28th, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Breaking and Entering and Larceny at a residence on Craft Lane in Washington. Deputies responded to the residence, collected information and began an investigation. An aluminum metal break, commercial stainless steel fryer, a window AC unit...
Published: Saturday, September 28th, 2013 @ 9:13 am
By: Chris Downey
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