Today, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Jim Carroll released the following statement after Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women from the health risks of marijuana use.
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 11:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Early childhood experts and leaders from across the state this week wrote to members of the North Carolina General Assembly to urge them to support Medicaid expansion to help young children and families.
Published: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 @ 7:42 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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The state panel that determines how much money North Carolina can prudently borrow over the next 10 years rejected an appeal Wednesday by Gov. Roy Cooper's budget director to triple the state's debt ceiling from $2.03 billion to more than $6 billion.
Published: Sunday, March 10th, 2019 @ 2:36 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, on behalf of my co-chair, Secretary Ross, and the entire American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, it's an honor to have here for today's inaugural board meeting.
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 2:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is scheduled to meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, to consider and adopt rules for spirits sold and consumed in North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 @ 5:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses with sweltering heat expected to impact parts of North Carolina this week
Published: Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Lowering of United States and North Carolina Flags through sunset Tuesday, May 22 in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Sante Fe, Texas
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 5:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper reaffirmed his commitment to making quality early learning and development a priority today by naming experts to serve on the state's Early Childhood Advisory Council
Published: Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 @ 8:06 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has appointed new members to serve on several state boards and commissions, including the NCWorks Commission, the North Carolina Medical Board and the Youth Advisory Council
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2018 @ 5:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced 53 new appointments to various state boards and commissions, including the NC Works Commission, the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee, and the Global Transpark Authority
Published: Thursday, December 14th, 2017 @ 5:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper today signed a proclamation declaring September 15 - October 15, 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month in North Carolina
Published: Monday, October 9th, 2017 @ 9:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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Of the 25 members on Gov. Roy Cooper's Teacher Advisory Committee, not one teaches at a charter school - even though enrollment at charters has surpassed the six-digit mark
Published: Thursday, August 24th, 2017 @ 3:14 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Gov. Cooper issued Executive Order No. 16, establishing the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2017 @ 3:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Beaufort County Skills Center, 705 Page Road
Published: Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 @ 5:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The hottest temperatures of the summer are forecast to hit parts of North Carolina over the next three days, pushing thermometers to the vicinity of triple digits and stressing people and pets
Published: Thursday, July 20th, 2017 @ 6:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Our patients come first. Understanding their perspective, their values and their needs matters greatly and Vidant Health has long championed patient- and family-centered care. Our trained advisors volunteer their time and insights to the benefit of all patients and families we serve
Published: Saturday, July 15th, 2017 @ 7:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Public health officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging citizens to take extra precautions against heat-related illnesses as daytime temperatures are heading into the mid- to upper-90s as parts of the state face the warmest temperatures of the year
Published: Thursday, July 13th, 2017 @ 12:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Office of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
Published: Monday, January 2nd, 2017 @ 7:03 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today:
Published: Friday, October 28th, 2016 @ 4:52 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The State Board of Education's Aug. 4 decision to reject five of the 13 charter school applications that were earlier this year approved by the N.C. Charter School Advisory Board led to a resolution of protest from the advisory board.
Published: Sunday, October 16th, 2016 @ 10:39 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Due to issues with flooding the October Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is canceled for this Wednesday 10/12/16
Published: Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 @ 3:37 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2016 @ 1:12 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
Published: Monday, August 8th, 2016 @ 11:22 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The Investment Advisory Committee that helps state Treasurer Janet Cowell develop the financial management strategy for state funds will meet this week to begin a process of developing ethics guidelines for its members that could include rules regarding insider trading and accepting gifts
Published: Sunday, July 31st, 2016 @ 12:18 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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With summer temperatures continuing to soar into the upper 90s, Governor Pat McCrory, First Lady Ann McCrory and Public Safety officials are reminding the public to stay safe when working, exercising and moving from one place to another in the extreme heat
Published: Saturday, July 30th, 2016 @ 1:49 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Happy to say that for most of us we got a brief break from the heat thanks to the Thunderstorms of last night.
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2016 @ 10:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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And the Heat just keeps rolling on! I have heard people talking about becoming acclimated to the heat so no need to worry about the possibility of heat injuries.
Published: Monday, July 25th, 2016 @ 9:59 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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If July has been this warm I wonder what August is going to bring with it to the area.
Published: Friday, July 15th, 2016 @ 1:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Beaufort County Skills Center, 705 Page Road
Published: Saturday, July 9th, 2016 @ 3:35 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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This is day three of Heat Advisories and tomorrow looks like another heat advisory will follow. Please be aware of the cumulative impacts of working outside even for those individuals who believe they are acclimated to the heat.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2016 @ 4:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Dave Galloway and Dorothea Handron, patient and family advisors at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), are the recipients of the Outstanding Patient Family Advisory Award by the North Carolina Quality Center, an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital Association
Published: Friday, March 25th, 2016 @ 7:25 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:42 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina Wednesday, Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to begin preparations for possible treacherous travel conditions.
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2016 @ 10:51 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined members of the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee today to highlight the work they have done to improve education in North Carolina
Published: Friday, January 15th, 2016 @ 1:31 am
By: McCrory Communications
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