Cleanup and damage assessments are beginning in North Carolina's western counties, but hazards remain due to high water levels and saturated ground
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 6:53 pm
By: Governor's Office
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While rains from Alberto are tapering off across western North Carolina, emergency officials are keeping a close watch on river and lake levels as the threat of flooding, landslides and mudslides remains significant
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 2:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper will declare a State of Emergency for western North Carolina after heavy rains overnight prompted mudslides in multiple communities, closed portions of I-40 east of Asheville and triggered evacuations of Old Fort and a community near Lake Tahoma in McDowell County
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2018 @ 3:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Peer pressure has been the reason, or at least the rationalization, for many a youthful indiscretion - not that I would know from personal experience
Published: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 @ 3:49 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that a wood veneer manufacturer, a regional collaborative for economic development, and four individual North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in workforce development
Published: Monday, October 16th, 2017 @ 10:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina is beginning to clean up from Hurricane Irma, with trees down and power out in parts of the state
Published: Thursday, September 14th, 2017 @ 9:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced 40 additional appointments to the State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina Community College Board of Trustees
Published: Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 @ 5:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Severe storms and tornadoes swept through North Carolina late Wednesday evening, damaging homes, toppling trees, closing roads and knocking out power to several Piedmont communities
Published: Friday, May 26th, 2017 @ 1:54 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Two employers plan to create 118 new jobs in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 12:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a State of Emergency to cover 22 additional counties to help the state combat the ongoing spread of wildfires in western North Carolina
Published: Thursday, November 24th, 2016 @ 9:28 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Enrollment Changes Have Consequences
Published: Friday, November 4th, 2016 @ 3:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor's Crime Commission (GCC).
Published: Sunday, September 18th, 2016 @ 4:23 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 19 grant and loan requests totaling $5,153,475.
Published: Friday, August 19th, 2016 @ 10:35 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory recognized 21 volunteers from throughout North Carolina for their community service today during a ceremony at the State Capitol Building
Published: Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 @ 7:19 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 31 grant and loan requests totaling $10,433,899. The requests include commitments to create a total of 622 new jobs.
Published: Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 @ 3:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Thanks to a grant funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, McDowell County is announcing a new partnership with Skyrunner Internet to drive broadband availability expansion in McDowell county.
Published: Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 @ 3:17 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory, Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grant requests totaling $3,039,244.
Published: Friday, January 29th, 2016 @ 12:16 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Friday morning on the response to the latest winter storm impacts.
Published: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 12:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state's first significant winter storm moves in later today
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2016 @ 11:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory said flooding and damage to the state's agricultural sector continue to be among the major challenges facing North Carolina in the aftermath of drenching rains that have covered every county in the state during the past 24 to 48 hours
Published: Sunday, October 4th, 2015 @ 8:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released student performance data for all schools and school districts in the state. The release included school performance grades, end-of-course and end-of-grade achievement level results, school accountability growth data, the 4-year and...
Published: Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 @ 3:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Last week the Gaston County commissioners voted unanimously to give themselves and future commissioners health insurance benefits for life at the taxpayers' expense after serving one term. Gaston County is already struggling to pay the cost of health insurance for its full-time employees...
Published: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 @ 8:53 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory presented the state's highest award for volunteer service in 2015 to 21 recipients today during a ceremony at the State Capitol. Volunteers from across the state were recognized for their dedication and outstanding service that enriches the lives of others and makes a...
Published: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 @ 4:05 am
By: Chris Downey
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A new state grant will help train McDowell County paramedics on how to provide mental health home wellness checks and connect local people to mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Published: Thursday, April 9th, 2015 @ 5:33 am
By: Chris Downey
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Public school superintendents have been in the news lately, and it's not been flattering. Desperate to move on from the contentious tenure of Superintendent Katie McGee, the Brunswick County Board of Education hired Edward Pruden in 2010 at a salary of $159,400 a year. Late last year, the school...
Published: Thursday, March 26th, 2015 @ 4:06 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Public schools superintendents have been in the news lately and it's not been flattering.
Published: Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 @ 6:49 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Niche.com, Inc. is a Pittsburgh, PA-based company that evaluates and ranks K-12 schools, colleges, cities, and neighborhoods. They recently released their 2015 ranking of public schools and school districts in each state, as well as a national ranking of private and public schools and districts.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2015 @ 8:56 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Robeson County reduced the workweeks for 367 part-time employees and capped them at 25 hours weekly to avoid higher health insurance costs associated with mandates in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Published: Monday, December 1st, 2014 @ 9:19 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
Published: Monday, July 14th, 2014 @ 2:32 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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McDowell County Commissioner Michael Lavender is used to running campaigns after 12 years on the board, but his current run for state Senate against incumbent Ralph Hise is a little more complicated.
Published: Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 @ 8:14 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XO.STEEL, LLC is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in McDowell County. The company plans to create 30 new jobs and invest $350,000 over the next three years in Old Fort.
Published: Friday, March 21st, 2014 @ 4:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Key Gas Components, Incorporated will be expanding its manufacturing operation in McDowell County.
Published: Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 @ 12:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today The Solar Connection will locate its manufacturing facility in McDowell County.
Published: Friday, December 20th, 2013 @ 10:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Educators, wildlife officers, law enforcement officials and office workers were among the state employees from all across the state to be honored Tuesday afternoon with the Governor's Award for Excellence at a ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of History. Ten of the award recipients were ...
Published: Thursday, November 21st, 2013 @ 12:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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