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Hurricane Helene is on its way to the Carolinas and Duke Energy is ready. We’ve positioned lineworkers, tree trimmers, damage assessors and other support personnel throughout the Carolinas. They are prepared to respond to whatever Helene brings.
Published: Friday, September 27th, 2024 @ 7:01 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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An eight-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville has been temporarily closed due to a string of “human and bear interactions,” the National Parks Service announced.
Published: Thursday, March 28th, 2024 @ 7:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NCDHHS Encourages Safe Swimming and Safe Grilling For a Healthy Summer Ahead of Memorial Day WeekendWith summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury and death.
Published: Thursday, June 15th, 2023 @ 12:06 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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March 5-11 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 3:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Learn how to stay safe and healthy during the holidays
Published: Saturday, November 12th, 2022 @ 6:12 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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March 6-12 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Published: Monday, March 7th, 2022 @ 11:18 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper cautioned people to stay home today and stay safe, as most roads remain snow and ice covered, and thousands of homes and businesses in some coastal counties are without power.
Published: Monday, January 24th, 2022 @ 3:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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A strong storm system moving across North Carolina is bringing high winds, flooding, downed trees, power outages and snow in some areas.
Published: Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 @ 9:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Declares March 7-13 Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Published: Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 @ 5:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Vidant Health continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic across North Carolina, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of all.
Published: Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 @ 9:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU) is now offering virtual presentations for school systems and youth organizations nationwide through the Project iGuardian program.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 8:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Declares March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Published: Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Throughout the week, Governor Cooper, state agencies and state and local emergency management officials opened more than 50 shelters and issued mandatory evacuation orders to prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 12:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Dorian begins to hit North Carolina with areas of destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, damaging winds and power outages, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon urged North Carolinians should shelter in place and stay off the roads until the storm passes.
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 11:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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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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Because many Fourth of July celebrations include grilling, picnics and other outdoor food events, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is promoting easy steps everyone should take to avoid foodborne illnesses associated with summer heat.
Published: Monday, July 1st, 2019 @ 11:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Additional rains and flooding will continue to impact North Carolina today and into this evening, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned Monday, and urged drivers to be safe and avoid floodwaters.
Published: Thursday, June 13th, 2019 @ 5:44 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to stay vigilant and pay attention to local forecasts as more bands of heavy showers and storms are predicted through Sunday evening.
Published: Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 @ 11:15 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 3-9 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to use the time to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes
Published: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ 8:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper urges residents to follow their local weather forecast and be prepared for another round of sub-freezing temperatures and winter weather over the next few days.
Published: Monday, January 28th, 2019 @ 5:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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To prepare North Carolina for Hurricane Michael, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency and waived certain transportation rules
Published: Thursday, October 11th, 2018 @ 1:26 am
By: Governor's Office
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Despite temperatures reaching above freezing this afternoon and some snow starting to melt, roads remain slick across much of the state. Another night of below freezing temperatures will likely cause continuing hazardous travel conditions, Governor Roy Cooper warned
Published: Friday, January 19th, 2018 @ 8:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As North Carolina braces for a second widespread winter storm in less than a month, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency and urged North Carolinians to stay off the roads when travel becomes dangerous
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 @ 8:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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While roads continue to improve from last week's winter storm, persistent cold temperatures mean ice and snow linger in some areas and drivers should use caution, Governor Roy Cooper reminded North Carolinians Saturday
Published: Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 @ 2:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency for all eastern and several central North Carolina counties as the state braces for snow and sleet along with bitter cold
Published: Thursday, January 4th, 2018 @ 6:45 pm
By: Governor's Office
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In anticipation of a forecast of cold weather, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order today to help maintain supply of home heating fuels like propane across North Carolina
Published: Friday, December 29th, 2017 @ 12:42 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging people who plan to view Monday's solar eclipse to use proper eye protection and take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness
Published: Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 @ 4:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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While floodwaters are beginning to recede in Goldsboro, Tarboro and Greenville, conditions in Kinston will continue to worsen through tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned this morning
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 7:23 am
By: Governor's Office
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Despite sunny skies, North Carolinians need to look out for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather updates, Governor Roy Cooper warned today
Published: Thursday, April 27th, 2017 @ 11:18 am
By: Governor's Office
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Following unusually heavy rains across the state, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to watch for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather forecasts
Published: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 @ 1:00 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 5-11 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes, which could happen as soon as tonight according to weather forecasts
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
By: Governor's Office
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After less than a week in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is already preparing for his first winter storm
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2017 @ 12:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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Six East Carolina University graduate students - four from the Brody School of Medicine and two from the School of Dental Medicine - are developing projects aimed at positively impacting community health as part of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship program.
Published: Thursday, December 1st, 2016 @ 8:04 am
By: ECU News Services
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For your information in case an employee or citizen might have a question. Nothing to worry about, just a test and reminder to get your family disaster kit prepared/updated.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 @ 1:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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