877,255 N.C. Households Rely on the Affordable Connectivity Program to Get Internet Service and Stay Connected
Published: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 @ 6:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order Tuesday rebranding the secretary of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board as the Governor’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Published: Monday, February 26th, 2024 @ 10:44 am
By: Carolina Journal
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After serving for twenty-seven years in state government, including the last three as secretary for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Eric Boyette is retiring.
Published: Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 8:05 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH - Public sector employees from state agencies and public institutions will be recognized today for completing the rigorous North Carolina Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) during the program’s commencement ceremony.
Published: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 @ 12:02 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 292 directing bold action to advance environmental justice.
Published: Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 @ 11:21 am
By: Governor's Office
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A recent Economist magazine article examined President Joe Biden’s industrial policy approach, describing it as “place-based industrial policy.” (subscription may be required)
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 11:17 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Annual Recognition Highlights Importance of Online Safety
Published: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 @ 12:49 am
By: Governor's Office
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DOA’s Division of Purchase & Contract nominated for latest upgrade to the NC electronic Vendor Portal
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 9:05 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Governor Cooper Urges Congress to Continue Program that Helps NC Families Afford High-Speed InternetRALEIGH: Congress must act to reauthorize the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) so that people can continue to afford to connect to high speed internet, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina’s Congressional delegation.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 9:49 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health, in partnership with East Carolina University and North Carolina State University, has been awarded a highly competitive Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society award
Published: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 @ 10:53 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Eric Boyette is retiring from state government after 27 years of service.
Published: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 @ 5:06 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today announced the state’s first Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards totaling $22 million that will connect 6,012 households and 164 businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
Published: Friday, October 13th, 2023 @ 6:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Recruiters to connect with job seekers at the free event on Oct. 4 near downtown Raleigh.
Published: Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 @ 8:19 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: CommScope [NASDAQ: COMM], a global telecommunications leader, plans to add 250 new jobs with a $60.3 million investment to expand its fiber-optic cable manufacturing operations in Catawba County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 @ 4:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina is set to receive over $1.53 billion in federal funding to help with expanding high-speed internet across the state. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) made the announcement Monday.
Published: Monday, September 11th, 2023 @ 7:30 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Grants will bring broadband to 25,000 N.C. households in 33 counties
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 7:36 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded North Carolina more than $1.5 billion to fund high-speed internet infrastructure under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2023 @ 4:17 pm
By: Governor's Office
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A split N.C. Court of Appeals panel is blocking an order that would have forced the N.C. Department of Transportation to change vendors for a state electronic lien and titling system.
Published: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 @ 2:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the state's second-highest court to step into a contract dispute.
Published: Thursday, June 8th, 2023 @ 3:37 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Order directs the state to develop a comprehensive plan for aging, strengthen the caregiving workforce and enhance transportation options
Published: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 @ 2:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Information Technology Secretary Jim Weaver toured Southern School of Energy and Sustainability in Durham.
Published: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 @ 10:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments and nominations to boards and commissions.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 5:22 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 @ 12:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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Winning teams come from high schools and universities in Durham, Mecklenburg, Orange and Wake counties
Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 @ 12:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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State Awards $1.4 Million to Expand Digital Equity & Literacy Initiatives at Correctional InstitutesThe N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 8:23 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Gov. Roy Cooper's latest executive order bans TikTok and WeChat from state government computers and mobile phones.
Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 @ 3:07 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order prohibiting the use of certain applications and websites on state devices including computers and mobile phones.
Published: Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 @ 4:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Published: Monday, November 14th, 2022 @ 2:32 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina is supporting the State of Florida after Hurricane Ian.
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2022 @ 11:54 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Following the damage and destruction Hurricane Ian left across North Carolina and the Southeast last week, state officials are warning all North Carolinians to be on higher alert for online scams and threats.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 1:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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Initial Phase to Fund Projects by State Agencies, Universities and Community Colleges
Published: Friday, September 30th, 2022 @ 1:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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State’s largest round of GREAT grant awards will connect nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses to broadband
Published: Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 @ 9:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper spoke at the 911 Board Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Manager’s Meeting today in Greensboro to thank emergency services personnel for their work to keep North Carolina communities safe and healthy.
Published: Friday, August 26th, 2022 @ 11:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper reestablished the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force through an Executive Order to continue the work that the group has done to address social, economic and health disparities in underserved and underrepresented communities.
Published: Thursday, August 18th, 2022 @ 11:03 am
By: Governor's Office
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