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Statement from Governor McCrory on the Latest Unemployment Numbers
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Raleigh, N.C. Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 percent, the first time it has been lower than the national average since March 2006.
"I'm pleased to see that more and more people are getting back to work, but the job is far from finished," said Governor Pat McCrory. "While I am encouraged by the continued progress we have made over such a short period of time, we will remain focused on pro-jobs policies that help people get back to work and position North Carolina for a strong and steady comeback over the long-term."
Over the month, the number of people employed increased by over 7,000 and increased to over 48,000 since this time last year. North Carolina's February 2014 unemployment rate was 2.2 percentage points lower than a year ago.
Contact: Crystal Feldman
govpress@nc.gov News Release:
Governor McCrory Announces Appointments
Raleigh, NC - The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today:
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Andy Zoutewelle (Mecklenburg County) - Zoutewelle is the president of A. G. Zoutewelle Surveyors.
David Pond (Mecklenburg County) - Pond is the chief operating officer of W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. He is a reappointment to the board.
Gary Pendleton (Wake County) - Pendleton is the president of Pendleton Financial.
The board qualifies applicants for licensure as professional engineers and land surveyors in the state. The term length is five years.
North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board
Keith Throckmorton (Perquimans County) - Throckmorton is a federal contract investigator.
William Harrell Jr. (Bertie County) - Harrell is the owner of Riverroad Project Solutions.
The board works to administer and enforce licensing locksmiths to protect public health, safety and welfare. The term length is three years.
Morehead City Navigation and Pilotage Commission
Warren Davis (Carteret County) - Davis is a founding partner at the law firm Davis, Murrelle & Lyles P.A., where he now serves as an emeritus pro bono attorney. He is a reappointment to the board.
Andrew Midgett Sr. (Carteret County) - Midgett has piloted ships in Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C. and Morehead City and was the president of the Morehead City Pilots Association. He is a reappointment to the board.
The commission promotes the safe and expeditious movement of waterborne commerce on the navigable waters of the state. The term length is three years.
North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners
David Hood Jr. (Catawba County) - Hood is the owner and operator of Cotswold Barber Shop, Inc.
David Crumley (Stokes County) - Crumley is the owner of David Lance Salon of Fine Art.
The board regulates the practice of barbering within the state, collects fees for certification, ensures barbers are competent and practicing in clean establishments and more. The term length is three years.
Office of the Governor Hosts Anti-Human Trafficking Event
Program will feature breakout sessions and speech by Kenneth Morris Jr., descendant of abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Raleigh, NC - In 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that increased criminal penalties for human trafficking and related crimes. It also preserved the state's human trafficking commission. He also signed a law adding human trafficking to the list of criminal convictions that require registration under the s ex offender and public protection registration program.
"We must do all we can to prevent vulnerable people from falling victim to these acts of evil and rightly punish offenders," Governor McCrory said.
One of the aims of S.B. 683 is to create a safe harbor for victims of human trafficking and for prostituted minors.
In order to raise awareness of human trafficking, the Governor's Office of Community and Constituent Affairs, the Department of Administration's Council for Women, AT&T and the Governor's Crime Commission will host a day-long event to help address this injustice.
The event will take place on March 31. Middle school, high school, college students and adults are encouraged to attend.
Morning Session: 9:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
New venue: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Afternoon Sessions (workshops): 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Keynote Speaker): 7-8 p.m.
Same venue: Hope Community Church
821 Buck Jones road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Registration Update: Please note that online registration has expired, however, walk-ins may register at the entrance until occupancy is met. First come, first served basis.
Kenneth B. Morris Jr., great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great grandson of Booker T. Washington, will be the keynote speaker. Morris is the founder of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, an abolitionist organization that considers human trafficking the 21st-century equivalent of slavery.
Contact: Crystal Feldman
govpress@nc.gov
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Raleigh, N.C. Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 percent, the first time it has been lower than the national average since March 2006.
"I'm pleased to see that more and more people are getting back to work, but the job is far from finished," said Governor Pat McCrory. "While I am encouraged by the continued progress we have made over such a short period of time, we will remain focused on pro-jobs policies that help people get back to work and position North Carolina for a strong and steady comeback over the long-term."
Over the month, the number of people employed increased by over 7,000 and increased to over 48,000 since this time last year. North Carolina's February 2014 unemployment rate was 2.2 percentage points lower than a year ago.
Contact: Crystal Feldman
govpress@nc.gov News Release:
Governor McCrory Announces Appointments
Raleigh, NC - The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today:
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Andy Zoutewelle (Mecklenburg County) - Zoutewelle is the president of A. G. Zoutewelle Surveyors.
David Pond (Mecklenburg County) - Pond is the chief operating officer of W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. He is a reappointment to the board.
Gary Pendleton (Wake County) - Pendleton is the president of Pendleton Financial.
The board qualifies applicants for licensure as professional engineers and land surveyors in the state. The term length is five years.
North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board
Keith Throckmorton (Perquimans County) - Throckmorton is a federal contract investigator.
William Harrell Jr. (Bertie County) - Harrell is the owner of Riverroad Project Solutions.
The board works to administer and enforce licensing locksmiths to protect public health, safety and welfare. The term length is three years.
Morehead City Navigation and Pilotage Commission
Warren Davis (Carteret County) - Davis is a founding partner at the law firm Davis, Murrelle & Lyles P.A., where he now serves as an emeritus pro bono attorney. He is a reappointment to the board.
Andrew Midgett Sr. (Carteret County) - Midgett has piloted ships in Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C. and Morehead City and was the president of the Morehead City Pilots Association. He is a reappointment to the board.
The commission promotes the safe and expeditious movement of waterborne commerce on the navigable waters of the state. The term length is three years.
North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners
David Hood Jr. (Catawba County) - Hood is the owner and operator of Cotswold Barber Shop, Inc.
David Crumley (Stokes County) - Crumley is the owner of David Lance Salon of Fine Art.
The board regulates the practice of barbering within the state, collects fees for certification, ensures barbers are competent and practicing in clean establishments and more. The term length is three years.
Office of the Governor Hosts Anti-Human Trafficking Event
Program will feature breakout sessions and speech by Kenneth Morris Jr., descendant of abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Raleigh, NC - In 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that increased criminal penalties for human trafficking and related crimes. It also preserved the state's human trafficking commission. He also signed a law adding human trafficking to the list of criminal convictions that require registration under the s ex offender and public protection registration program.
"We must do all we can to prevent vulnerable people from falling victim to these acts of evil and rightly punish offenders," Governor McCrory said.
One of the aims of S.B. 683 is to create a safe harbor for victims of human trafficking and for prostituted minors.
In order to raise awareness of human trafficking, the Governor's Office of Community and Constituent Affairs, the Department of Administration's Council for Women, AT&T and the Governor's Crime Commission will host a day-long event to help address this injustice.
The event will take place on March 31. Middle school, high school, college students and adults are encouraged to attend.
Morning Session: 9:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
New venue: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Afternoon Sessions (workshops): 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Keynote Speaker): 7-8 p.m.
Same venue: Hope Community Church
821 Buck Jones road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Registration Update: Please note that online registration has expired, however, walk-ins may register at the entrance until occupancy is met. First come, first served basis.
Kenneth B. Morris Jr., great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great grandson of Booker T. Washington, will be the keynote speaker. Morris is the founder of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, an abolitionist organization that considers human trafficking the 21st-century equivalent of slavery.
Contact: Crystal Feldman
govpress@nc.gov
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