|
With a new roadside plaque unveiled in Ellerbe on April 23, legendary wrestler and local resident André René Roussimoff is finally getting the formal recognition fans believe he deserves.
Published: Monday, April 27th, 2026 @ 7:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
|
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded more than $2.6 million to trail development and restoration projects in eastern North Carolina.
Published: Friday, July 25th, 2025 @ 8:23 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
The North Carolina Symphony and state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources are asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from three former Symphony musicians.
Published: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 @ 9:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
|
RALEIGH: More than 50 years ago, an impressive crystal chandelier was delivered in a nondescript box to the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 4:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDOA) has released a new policy that updates design and construction requirements for new state government and university buildings in flood-prone areas for the first time in over thirty years.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 8:42 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
|
|
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
Published: Saturday, January 27th, 2024 @ 1:08 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
On Friday, Sept. 22, the General Assembly passed a budget which contains a new provision that would allow lawmakers total discretion over destroying records.
Published: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 @ 2:09 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
|
On Thursday, Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced that NASCAR’s All-Star race will be returning to North Wilkesboro. This will be the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Published: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 @ 9:15 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
|
Legislators added a provision to the state budget that would make them functionally exempt from public records law
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2024 @ 8:17 am
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
Celebrating the history and heritage of North Carolina’s Indigenous people
Published: Monday, December 25th, 2023 @ 2:17 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
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
|
|
Three former members of the North Carolina Symphony are suing their past employer to reinstate their jobs after being fired for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate because of their religious beliefs.
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 @ 11:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
|
Forty-two state employees from nine state agencies and four University of North Carolina System institutions will be honored with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence during a 2 p.m. ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of History on Tuesday, October 24.
Published: Monday, November 13th, 2023 @ 8:23 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
|
|
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
|
|
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced today $8.5 million in grants to fund 19 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The Parks and Recreation Authority approved the grant recipients at an Aug. 11 meeting.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 9:44 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
Dr. Karen L. Smith and L.T. Ward have received the 2023 Larry Wooten Rural Leadership Award, presented by Governor Roy Cooper and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler at an Aug. 9 reception at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Published: Monday, September 25th, 2023 @ 11:20 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
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
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson celebrated Earth Day by visiting Goose Creek State Park in Washington.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 11:50 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Thursday, March 16th, 2023 @ 1:13 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American lawyers and judges for their critical work in the legal field and justice system.
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2023 @ 8:32 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
A record-setting 184 state employees from nine state agencies and three University of North Carolina System institutions will be honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Jones Auditorium on the campus of Meredith College.
Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 @ 4:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and met with students in various STEM-related programs, including the Next Generation Black STEM Teacher Network program and WSSU’s Astrobotany Lab.
Published: Thursday, September 15th, 2022 @ 7:09 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
Published: Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 @ 11:57 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
39 Local Communities to Receive Funding for Park Expansion and Restoration
Published: Monday, August 29th, 2022 @ 4:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured the new Women’s Business Center of Greensboro located on Bennett College’s campus. The center opened yesterday.
Published: Friday, August 26th, 2022 @ 10:44 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 266 to improve the resilience of state buildings against flooding. The Order directs the North Carolina Department of Administration (NC DOA) to work with stakeholders to update the state’s Uniform Floodplain Management Policy.
Published: Monday, July 25th, 2022 @ 11:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
State of North Carolina recruiters will participate in a Virtual Government and Non-Profit Jobs Hiring Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27.
Published: Thursday, July 21st, 2022 @ 6:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson visited the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher to highlight investments in the aquarium from the 2021-22 state budget
Published: Friday, June 17th, 2022 @ 1:06 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Bobs Creek State Natural Area.
Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2022 @ 1:24 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
Tomorrow will mark 75 years since the first race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 1947, and on the eve of that historic day, Governor Roy Cooper visited the speedway to highlight the significant investments it will receive for repairs.
Published: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 @ 11:08 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
On Wednesday afternoon Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1.
Published: Friday, May 20th, 2022 @ 6:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
Today, Governor Roy Cooper, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson celebrated Earth Day by participating in a stream clean-up at Chavis Park in Raleigh.
Published: Sunday, April 24th, 2022 @ 12:48 am
By: Governor's Office
|
|
Governor Roy Cooper today shared a list of state government support resources for military service members and their families as military personnel based in North Carolina are deployed due to Russia’s unjustified attack on Ukraine.
Published: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 @ 5:37 pm
By: Governor's Office
|
|
Governor Roy Cooper visited the GoRaleigh Operations Facility today to tour electric and compressed natural gas bus operations.
Published: Friday, January 14th, 2022 @ 8:44 am
By: Governor's Office
|