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As the state prepares for the start of a new year, new laws are slated to take effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2015.
As the state prepares for the start of a new year, new laws are slated to take effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2015.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed attorney Todd Pomeroy as Superior Court judge for Cleveland and Lincoln counties. Pomeroy will fill the vacancy of Superior Court Judge James W. Morgan in District 27B who will retire on December 31, 2014.
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed attorney Todd Pomeroy as Superior Court judge for Cleveland and Lincoln counties. Pomeroy will fill the vacancy of Superior Court Judge James W. Morgan in District 27B who will retire on December 31, 2014.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has selected Donald van der Vaart as the next secretary for the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Van der Vaart currently serves as deputy secretary and energy policy advisor for the agency.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has selected Donald van der Vaart as the next secretary for the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Van der Vaart currently serves as deputy secretary and energy policy advisor for the agency.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Eric Davis of Mecklenburg County to the State Board of Education.
 
North Carolina grew by 95,047 people during a 12-month period ending in 2014 and surpassed Michigan to become the ninth-most populous state in the nation, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
North Carolina grew by 95,047 people during a 12-month period ending in 2014 and surpassed Michigan to become the ninth-most populous state in the nation, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has announced he will appoint current Associate Justice R.N. “Bob” Hunter Jr. to the North Carolina Court of Appeals when Justice Hunter’s term on the North Carolina Supreme Court ends on December 31, 2014.
Governor Pat McCrory has announced he will appoint current Associate Justice R.N. “Bob” Hunter Jr. to the North Carolina Court of Appeals when Justice Hunter’s term on the North Carolina Supreme Court ends on December 31, 2014.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased to 5.8% in November, adding nearly 10,000 jobs over the month and 176,000 since the governor took office...
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased to 5.8% in November, adding nearly 10,000 jobs over the month and 176,000 since the governor took office...
 
Gov. Pat McCrory announced today the appointment of Shelby Stephenson of Benson as North Carolina's poet laureate.
Gov. Pat McCrory announced today the appointment of Shelby Stephenson of Benson as North Carolina's poet laureate.
 
Governor Pat McCrory responded today to the misleading and factually incorrect story that was published yesterday from the Associated Press
Governor Pat McCrory responded today to the misleading and factually incorrect story that was published yesterday from the Associated Press
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
A veteran government relations and policy professional is joining Governor Pat McCrory's staff.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
The thoroughgoing reforms in Medicaid outlined 18 months ago by Gov. Pat McCrory are no closer to fruition now than they were when the governor introduced his Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina in April 2013
The thoroughgoing reforms in Medicaid outlined 18 months ago by Gov. Pat McCrory are no closer to fruition now than they were when the governor introduced his Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina in April 2013
 
Governor Pat McCrory has named Tom Adams of Brunswick County the next chairman of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors.
Governor Pat McCrory has named Tom Adams of Brunswick County the next chairman of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors.
 
If North Carolina doesn't reform its Medicaid delivery system, costs of the government insurance program for the poor and disabled will grow faster than new state revenue, says state Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell.
If North Carolina doesn't reform its Medicaid delivery system, costs of the government insurance program for the poor and disabled will grow faster than new state revenue, says state Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated students and teachers in Angier, Burlington, Coats and Dunn today upon receiving$20,000 Innovate Learning Grants from Verizon. The grants highlight the importance of STEM education and promote opportunities to study STEM subjects and achieve in these fields...
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated students and teachers in Angier, Burlington, Coats and Dunn today upon receiving$20,000 Innovate Learning Grants from Verizon. The grants highlight the importance of STEM education and promote opportunities to study STEM subjects and achieve in these fields...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Chief District Court Judge R. Gregory Horne to the Superior Court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Senior Resident Superior Court Judge C. Philip Ginn in Superior Court District 24. Judge Ginn will retire December 31. The 24th District covers Madison,
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Chief District Court Judge R. Gregory Horne to the Superior Court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Senior Resident Superior Court Judge C. Philip Ginn in Superior Court District 24. Judge Ginn will retire December 31. The 24th District covers Madison,
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata today told State Board of Transportation that 303 additional projects will be fully or partially funded and about 126,000 more jobs will be created under the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) law...
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata today told State Board of Transportation that 303 additional projects will be fully or partially funded and about 126,000 more jobs will be created under the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) law...
 
Frustrated by their lack of authority to police upstart businesses in the "sharing economy" - a marketplace relying on direct negotiations between providers and consumers - some North Carolina municipalities are asking the General Assembly for permission to regulate businesses such as Uber...
Frustrated by their lack of authority to police upstart businesses in the "sharing economy" - a marketplace relying on direct negotiations between providers and consumers - some North Carolina municipalities are asking the General Assembly for permission to regulate businesses such as Uber...
 
Governor Pat McCrory urged parents and adults to talk to young people about the dangers of underage drinking during the launch of the "Talk- It-Out" campaign which was held today at Daniels Middle School in Raleigh.
Governor Pat McCrory urged parents and adults to talk to young people about the dangers of underage drinking during the launch of the "Talk- It-Out" campaign which was held today at Daniels Middle School in Raleigh.
 
Yancey County resident Melissa Graham's stimulus-funded project converting a former blue jean factory into a mixed-use commercial facility failed, and Graham did not pay tens of thousands of dollars to a subcontractor, but a report from the N.C. Department of Commerce viewed the project as a success
Yancey County resident Melissa Graham's stimulus-funded project converting a former blue jean factory into a mixed-use commercial facility failed, and Graham did not pay tens of thousands of dollars to a subcontractor, but a report from the N.C. Department of Commerce viewed the project as a success
 
New innovation grants will assist thirteen North Carolina companies in bringing new, cutting-edge products to the marketplace. Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced the One North Carolina Small Business Fund recipients today along with awards adding up to
New innovation grants will assist thirteen North Carolina companies in bringing new, cutting-edge products to the marketplace. Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced the One North Carolina Small Business Fund recipients today along with awards adding up to
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court is likely to decide the "tremendously important" separation-of-powers lawsuit filed by Gov. Pat McCrory against General Assembly leaders over appointive powers to legislatively created commissions, former Justice Bob Orr says.
The North Carolina Supreme Court is likely to decide the "tremendously important" separation-of-powers lawsuit filed by Gov. Pat McCrory against General Assembly leaders over appointive powers to legislatively created commissions, former Justice Bob Orr says.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointment to the Golden L.E.A.F. Board today...
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointment to the Golden L.E.A.F. Board today...
 
The commission that's charged with investigating a replacement for Common Core in North Carolina has a money problem. It doesn't have any. When a bill passed the General Assembly setting up the Academic Standards Review Commission, lawmakers left a funding source out of the legislation.
The commission that's charged with investigating a replacement for Common Core in North Carolina has a money problem. It doesn't have any. When a bill passed the General Assembly setting up the Academic Standards Review Commission, lawmakers left a funding source out of the legislation.
 
When Harry Price, co-owner of the BesTreads tire retreading business in Davie County, picked up some tires for retreading under contract from the state Department of Transportation, he noticed that the treading on the used tires wasn't up to standard.
When Harry Price, co-owner of the BesTreads tire retreading business in Davie County, picked up some tires for retreading under contract from the state Department of Transportation, he noticed that the treading on the used tires wasn't up to standard.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition, reiterated his support for Outer Continental Shelf energy development today at a workshop in downtown Raleigh's Nature Research Center.
Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition, reiterated his support for Outer Continental Shelf energy development today at a workshop in downtown Raleigh's Nature Research Center.
 
Governor Pat McCrory met with members of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education at its All-Member Meeting today at the Governor's Mansion. During the meeting, Governor McCrory stressed initiatives like NCWorks, a program that creates a stronger alignment of services and resources to...
Governor Pat McCrory met with members of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education at its All-Member Meeting today at the Governor's Mansion. During the meeting, Governor McCrory stressed initiatives like NCWorks, a program that creates a stronger alignment of services and resources to...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Eric C. Morgan as a Superior Court Judge in Forsyth County.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after a slight drop in teacher turnover was reported in the Annual Report on Teachers Leaving the Profession which is issued by the Department of Public Instruction.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after a slight drop in teacher turnover was reported in the Annual Report on Teachers Leaving the Profession which is issued by the Department of Public Instruction.
 
Governor Pat McCrory was in Concord for Alevo Energy's opening of its new facility today. Alevo Energy, an energy service provider that uses a combination of innovative battery technology and smart data analytics to reduce waste and inefficiencies in the grid delivery system, says it plans to...
Governor Pat McCrory was in Concord for Alevo Energy's opening of its new facility today. Alevo Energy, an energy service provider that uses a combination of innovative battery technology and smart data analytics to reduce waste and inefficiencies in the grid delivery system, says it plans to...
 
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