During National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, we stand with those fighting sickle cell disease (SCD) and reaffirm our Nation's commitment to finding a cure for this group of hereditary red blood cell disorders.
Published: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 @ 1:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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April is Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina, and as the weather continues to warm up, state health officials are advising North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick and mosquito bites
Published: Friday, April 27th, 2018 @ 8:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month, urging parents to talk with their kids about the dangers of alcohol
Published: Thursday, March 29th, 2018 @ 6:52 pm
By: Governor's Office
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To encourage middle school students to work with local employers to try out future careers, Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 19 - 28, 2018 as Students@Work℠ Week in North Carolina
Published: Monday, March 19th, 2018 @ 7:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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During Antibiotic Awareness Week, we recognize the often underappreciated threat that resistance to antibiotics poses to our Nation's health
Published: Monday, November 13th, 2017 @ 3:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The White House is illuminated in pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
Published: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 @ 12:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The NFL has one heck of a double standard when it comes to free speech, as was abundantly illustrated on Sunday.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 @ 12:01 am
By: Daily Wire
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Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper will light the Executive Mansion orange on April 5 to highlight Work Zone Awareness Week and “Go Orange Day” to encourage safe driving in roadway work zones.
Published: Friday, April 7th, 2017 @ 10:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared April as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month in North Carolina to bring attention to this second-leading cause of cancer death among women
Published: Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 @ 4:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper signed a proclamation declaring January 2017 as Stalking Awareness Month in North Carolina. The month of January is also recognized as National Stalking Awareness Month
Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 @ 2:50 am
By: Governor's Office
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I have strong opinions - but not about how to perform brain surgery, write a smart-phone app, design a golf course, or produce a hip hop album
Published: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 @ 8:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A routine morning at the gym proved to be anything but routine for Beaufort County native Pamela Black. After being unable to remember her boxing combination, her trainer of four years thought something seemed "off" with Black's behavior. Later in the day, her "brain wouldn't talk to her hand,"
Published: Monday, November 14th, 2016 @ 11:59 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Ruth's House, a Beaufort County domestic violence not-for-profit organization, will receive a state grant of $50,000...
Published: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 @ 8:54 am
By: Bill Cook
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Western Residence in Asheville purple tonight.
Published: Saturday, October 1st, 2016 @ 6:52 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are raising awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by lighting the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Western Residence in Asheville gold tonight.
Published: Thursday, September 8th, 2016 @ 3:52 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina calling on citizens to be aware of the dangers of drug overdose and the efforts underway across the state that address substance use.
Published: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 @ 2:58 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The aim of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and its preventive factors and benefits for mind and body
Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2016 @ 12:50 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion green tonight in observance of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Published: Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 @ 2:56 am
By: McCrory Communications
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"Tip and Toss" is the message officials are sharing during April's Tick and Mosquito Borne Disease Awareness Month, encouraging individuals to protect themselves by eliminating mosquito breeding areas and taking preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites.
Published: Sunday, April 17th, 2016 @ 3:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are recognizing World Autism Awareness Month and Day
Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 @ 8:08 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion blue tonight to observe World Down Syndrome Day, an internationally recognized day chosen for the third copy of the 21st chromosome (3-21) that defines the genetic condition
Published: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 @ 10:35 am
By: McCrory Communications
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In recognition of November as Adoption Awareness Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services thanked families and professionals in the adoption community during an event held Nov. 20 on the eve of Adoption Awareness Day.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 1:11 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation today declaring January Stalking Awareness Month in North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 11:57 am
By: McCrory Communications
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In October 1988, President Ronald Regan proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month saying, "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan
Published: Friday, October 16th, 2015 @ 3:07 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are lighting the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Western Residence in Asheville pink Friday night to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Published: Sunday, October 11th, 2015 @ 5:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month - the month dedicated to educating women about breast cancer by stressing the importance of early detection through regular self-breast exams and mammography.
Published: Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 @ 9:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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See the flier regarding our FREE breast cancer screenings in October. Please pass along to those who may be interested.
Published: Monday, September 28th, 2015 @ 3:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to call attention to a major cause of accidental death in the United States. Each day, at least two people in North Carolina die from unintentional opiate overdose with more than 800 opiate overdose-related deaths reported in 2014.
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 @ 12:20 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor McCrory has proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting families throughout North Carolina battling cancer as well as the advances being made throughout the state in cancer research, prevention and treatment.
Published: Monday, August 31st, 2015 @ 7:15 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Results from the 2014 U.S. History, Geography, and Civics at Grade 8 tests were released this week.
Published: Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 @ 2:33 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month in North Carolina, joining a long-standing national effort to raise awareness about alcohol-related public health issues.
Published: Thursday, April 9th, 2015 @ 9:48 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light both the Executive Mansion and the Western Residence in Asheville in blue this evening after sunset to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
Published: Friday, April 3rd, 2015 @ 4:16 am
By: Chris Downey
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