Members of the North Carolina Rural Health Association (NCRHA) visited Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14, 2024, to meet with elected officials and advocate for policies to improve access to care in rural areas.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 12:51 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) congratulates Tracey Johnson on becoming the 106th president of the North Carolina Association on County Commissioners (NCACC). Johnson is the first president from Washington County, where she serves as chair of the board of commissioners.
Published: Friday, August 19th, 2022 @ 2:21 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Department of Commerce announces $146 million in awards through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, with another $1 billion in funding now available
Published: Friday, August 12th, 2022 @ 7:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Patrick Woodie, President of the N.C. Rural Center, via Zoom and filmed the sixteenth edition in a video series called Critical Conversations.
Published: Friday, August 12th, 2022 @ 1:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On August 4, 2022, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $445,582 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program and $1,382,782.18 to support rural broadband to community anchor institutions through MCNC.
Published: Thursday, August 11th, 2022 @ 3:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $445,582 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program and $1,382,782.18 to support rural broadband to community anchor institutions through MCNC.
Published: Friday, August 5th, 2022 @ 10:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you are covering Kamala Harris’ visit to Charlotte today, please consider the following statement from the Republican National Committee:
Published: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 @ 12:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Golden LEAF’s first controller, Beth Edmondson, will be retiring in January 2022. Beth has served as the Controller since 2004, providing 17 years of service to Golden LEAF and the long-term economic advancement of North Carolina.
Published: Monday, December 13th, 2021 @ 8:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following seven individuals to serve in key roles
Published: Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 @ 11:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, June 28, 2021
Published: Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 @ 12:04 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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"This surplus came largely out of the pockets of North Carolina citizens and they deserve to see some of it returned to them."
Published: Sunday, June 27th, 2021 @ 9:11 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A bill to distribute $750 million in federal funding to expand high-speed broadband internet access in all 100 counties in North Carolina passed the state House unanimously on Wednesday.
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 8:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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White House Releases Initial Report Detailing Existing Resources for Energy Communities
Published: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 @ 9:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier this week Locke published my report on “Expanding Rural Broadband Access in North Carolina.”
Published: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Warren County students will soon be able to access high-speed internet via satellite technology, as the county joins Hyde and Swain counties in a pilot program aimed at improving internet access to support remote learning.
Published: Friday, March 19th, 2021 @ 8:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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Some students in Hyde and Swain counties will soon be able to access high-speed internet via satellite technology, thanks to a pilot program aimed at improving internet access to support remote learning.
Published: Monday, March 8th, 2021 @ 6:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As North Carolina prepares to celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 24-30, the cause of educational freedom could see even more advancement during the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2021-2022 session.
Published: Thursday, January 21st, 2021 @ 7:55 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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When the General Assembly reconvenes next week, broadband promises to be a hot topic.
Published: Thursday, January 21st, 2021 @ 3:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper won a second term. But he had no coattails.
Published: Monday, January 4th, 2021 @ 1:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Leaders in the General Assembly and governor say they have reached a deal to ensure $30 million for the GREAT rural broadband program.
Published: Monday, December 14th, 2020 @ 9:11 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Local communities, legislators, and businesses are having a hard time understanding why Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget office pulled the plug on $32 million in grants for rural broadband projects that had attracted 70 applicants.
Published: Friday, December 4th, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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How to Get Your Check
Published: Friday, September 25th, 2020 @ 4:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Rep. Keith Kidwell Supports Historic Relief for North Carolina Families, Schools, and Health SystemsOverwhelming bipartisan support for Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0; sends General Assembly proposals to the Governor
Published: Friday, September 4th, 2020 @ 5:47 pm
By: Keith D Kidwell
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This week, Rural Broadband Week, Governor Cooper announced $12 million for internet expansion projects in 11 rural counties through the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant and COVID-19 Recovery Act.
Published: Thursday, August 20th, 2020 @ 7:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Projects in 11 rural counties awarded GREAT grants and COVID-19 Recovery Act funding
Published: Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 @ 4:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Movement to eliminate a rule for landline telephone carriers that remains in force for broadband providers could speed expansion of high-speed internet to areas lacking it.
Published: Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 @ 3:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Retail sales had an incredible rebound in May, according to economic experts, charging up 17.7% as stores and other businesses reopened following coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Published: Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 @ 3:27 pm
By: Daily Wire
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JLF’s Jordan Roberts recently published a research paper in conjunction with the Brookings Institution.
Published: Monday, May 18th, 2020 @ 9:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Community colleges plan to decide the future of their online and in-person learning in July, when they will revisit their strategic plan for the summer and the fall.
Published: Monday, May 18th, 2020 @ 6:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed the following COVID-19 relief bills into law: Senate Bill 704 & House Bill 1043
Published: Monday, May 4th, 2020 @ 5:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Last week Gov. Roy Cooper extended the closure of all public schools in North Carolina through May 15 via executive order. Among other things, Cooper said the extension is necessary to promote public health and safety in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 9:59 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Today, the Trump Administration released a new tool to assist rural community leaders in building an effective local response to the crisis of addiction.
Published: Sunday, February 9th, 2020 @ 9:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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