As Hurricane Dorian’s effects arrive in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians stay safe and to stay off the roads.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 5:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With Hurricane Dorian less than a day away from North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to complete their storm preparations.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory evacuation order for North Carolina’s barrier islands and advised North Carolinians to complete their preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, he also.
Published: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 @ 10:03 am
By: Governor's Office
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As local governments begin to issue evacuation orders, Governor Roy Cooper today advised people to pay attention to local evacuation instructions related to Hurricane Dorian and reminded others that time to get ready for the storm is running out.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 6:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today issued an order to help North Carolina farmers harvest and transport crops quickly in preparation for any future impacts from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 7:27 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper urged North Carolinians today to pay close attention to Hurricane Dorian, and make sure they are ready for its possible impacts expected by the middle of the week.
Published: Monday, September 2nd, 2019 @ 11:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 9:54 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Bladen and Columbus counties as among the Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 8:59 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina’s juvenile crime rate fell to its lowest point since the state began recording juvenile crime data – 16.18 complaints per every 1,000 kids – according to the latest report from the Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice section.
Published: Saturday, June 15th, 2019 @ 2:23 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper released the following statement today on North Carolina receiving $336.5 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to assist communities struggling to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Florence.
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 @ 2:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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During remarks at the Pitt County Reentry Job and Resource Fair, Governor Roy Cooper announced April 22-26, 2018 is Reentry Week in North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 @ 9:20 pm
By: Governor's Office
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More families will soon be able to return home while they work to rebuild from Hurricane Florence thanks to an extension of a program to provide partial housing repairs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 @ 5:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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Eleven towns, cities and counties working to recover from Hurricane Florence have been awarded more than $16.5 million in grants and no-interest loans, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 @ 10:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Help is now available for local governments working to recover from Hurricane Florence, with more than $7 million in grants and loans already provided, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 @ 1:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement and educators, improve physical security at schools, gather better information about potential threats, and invest in more mental health support for schools.
Published: Thursday, February 7th, 2019 @ 9:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The deadline for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence has been extended to Sunday, February 10, 2019 Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 @ 1:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolinians must act now to participate in a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.
Published: Monday, February 4th, 2019 @ 1:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence must take action by Friday, February 1, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper urged today
Published: Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 @ 6:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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A State of Emergency declared by Governor Cooper this weekend remains in effect as utility workers are quickly restoring power across the Triad area and some Western North Carolina counties.
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 @ 12:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence have until January 17, 2019 to sign up and should not delay, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.
Published: Monday, January 14th, 2019 @ 1:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The deadline for North Carolinians who suffered damage during Hurricane Florence to apply for federal help has now been extended to December 19, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Friday, December 14th, 2018 @ 8:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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As the weather warms today, North Carolina's interstates and major highways are returning to normal, but many secondary roads and neighborhood streets are still treacherous
Published: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 11:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With some portions of North Carolina receiving up to 20 inches of snow and ice, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to remain cautious as cold temperatures will result in refreezing
Published: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 12:06 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina continues to make progress recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $895 million in state and federal resources already approved, Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday
Published: Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 @ 4:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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More than 720,000 North Carolinians in 304,000 households affected by Hurricane Florence received assistance buying food over the past seven weeks, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 @ 7:28 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina's Federal Disaster declaration has been amended to include FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) for three additional counties: Chatham, Durham and Guilford
Published: Monday, October 29th, 2018 @ 10:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday continued to urge North Carolinians in flooded areas to remain alert for warnings and avoid driving on flooded roads
Published: Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 @ 4:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced flexibility for families enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
Published: Thursday, September 20th, 2018 @ 11:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced two new flexibilities for people and families in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
Published: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 @ 10:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge North Carolinians today to stay in safe shelter and remain alert to changing conditions due to remnants of Hurricane Florence including significant flooding
Published: Monday, September 17th, 2018 @ 6:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today warned North Carolinians to not let down their guard about Florence
Published: Sunday, September 16th, 2018 @ 7:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Dangerous conditions from Hurricane Florence have already claimed three lives and Governor Roy Cooper is urging people to remain vigilant by seeking safe shelter and heeding warnings from emergency officials
Published: Friday, September 14th, 2018 @ 11:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced broad efforts to work with federal and county partners to provide additional flexibility to people enrolled in the Medicaid program and their health care providers during and after Hurricane Florence
Published: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 @ 9:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to stay on guard as Hurricane Florence approaches the state, bringing high winds and the threat of catastrophic and potentially record-breaking rainfall and storm surge
Published: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 @ 9:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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