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Governor Stein on Tuesday announced the formation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs welcoming and installing the 30 new advisors.
Published: Monday, October 6th, 2025 @ 9:26 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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North Carolina lawmakers have approved another substantial round of aid for western North Carolina communities still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pushing total disaster relief funding above $2 billion.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 @ 5:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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job shifted from woke FEMA to new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Published: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 @ 8:10 am
By: John Steed
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the true heroes of Helene
Published: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 @ 8:21 pm
By: John Steed
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Biden-Harris violated act in new FEMA goals
Published: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 @ 9:00 pm
By: John Steed
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engineer is on the ground in western NC helping install SkyLink internet service
Published: Friday, October 4th, 2024 @ 4:53 pm
By: John Steed
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people are dying and Biden-Harris don't because the area votes GOP
Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 @ 8:16 pm
By: John Steed
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The North Carolina House released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, and the North Carolina Senate is scheduled to release its version next before the two chambers meet to establish a conference budget
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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RALEIGH: With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 1:34 am
By: Governor's Office
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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
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Six employers in the region served by Cleveland Community College have forecasted the need for at least 160 new heavy equipment operator job openings over the next five years.
Published: Friday, April 29th, 2022 @ 6:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions today.
Published: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 @ 3:15 am
By: Governor's Office
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In January 2021, the Golden LEAF Foundation launched its Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Western Prosperity Zone.
Published: Friday, December 24th, 2021 @ 1:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina is home to a number of funding institutions supporting economic development and related strategies necessary for economic growth. As a result of Golden LEAF’s strategic plan, one of the five strategic priorities is to have, and be recognized for.
Published: Friday, December 17th, 2021 @ 4:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
Published: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 @ 5:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed this week.
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 @ 8:51 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the final report on the public health investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in people who attended the NC Mountain State Fair held Sept. 6–15, 2019 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletche
Published: Friday, February 7th, 2020 @ 9:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation is pleased to announce that Sarah Thach has received the 2019 Jim Bernstein Health Leadership Award for her exceptional representation as an alumnus of the ideals of the fellows program.
Published: Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 @ 7:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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State and local health officials are continuing an intensive investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in people who attended the NC Mountain State Fair held Sept. 6–15 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher, NC.
Published: Monday, September 30th, 2019 @ 1:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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 will visit Western North Carolina on Thursday and Friday to discuss local issues. The governor will visit communities in Transylvania, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Swain and Jackson counties.
Published: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 @ 11:11 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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Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to pay close attention to their local forecast and be prepared for ice in western counties
Published: Friday, November 16th, 2018 @ 6:03 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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As Subtropical Storm Alberto continues to bring heavy rains, flooding and the potential for landslides to North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to take seriously the storm, which has claimed two lives in the state
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2018 @ 8:21 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper and State Public Safety officials are making preparations for the potential of heavy amounts of rain in many parts of the state due to Subtropical Storm Alberto
Published: Thursday, May 31st, 2018 @ 7:21 am
By: Governor's Office
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Though Subtropical Depression Alberto is weakening, the threat of additional rain means North Carolinians need to remain vigilant and watch for area flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in the mountains, Governor Roy Cooper said today
Published: Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 @ 5:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper and leaders from his administration will be in Asheville Monday to discuss issues facing Western North Carolina and take part in events across the region
Published: Monday, April 23rd, 2018 @ 11:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has appointed new members to serve on several state boards and commissions, including the NCWorks Commission, the North Carolina Medical Board and the Youth Advisory Council
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2018 @ 5:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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State emergency and transportation officials are closely monitoring weather and road conditions, and are ready to respond if needed as North Carolina receives the season's first blast of winter weather, Governor Roy Cooper said Friday
Published: Friday, December 8th, 2017 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Utility contractor killed by falling tree during storm cleanup in Alexander County
Published: Thursday, October 26th, 2017 @ 8:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for setting wildfires in western North Carolina
Published: Thursday, November 17th, 2016 @ 6:56 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory visited Stone Mountain State Park to discuss the Connect NC Bond referendum he signed into law, which if approved by voters in March, will invest $2 billion in education, parks, National Guard facilities, and statewide water and sewer infrastructure. Of that amount...
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 6:21 am
By: McCrory Communications
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One of the most popular options for expanding educational opportunity is the Education Savings Account (ESA). Currently five states - Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Nevada - have passed ESA legislation, and at least 10 other states have bills in the works.
Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 @ 10:16 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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