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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RALEIGH: More than 50 years ago, an impressive crystal chandelier was delivered in a nondescript box to the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 4:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery will meet Tuesday, January 23 at 10 a.m.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 8:09 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Gov. Roy Cooper is criticizing Superior Court judges for not holding an immediate hearing on his request to block new state appointments laws.
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 2:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Superior Court judges from Granville, Johnston, and Richmond counties will oversee Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit challenging a law that takes away some of his appointment powers.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A three-judge Superior Court panel appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby will consider Gov. Roy Cooper's latest lawsuit against state legislative leaders.
Published: Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 11:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A recent decision in a western North Carolina certificate-of-need legal dispute could affect dozens of other CON cases across the state.
Published: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 @ 11:51 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper expanded the State of Emergency declared on Nov. 8 in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions and elevated fire risk throughout the state.
Published: Friday, February 2nd, 2024 @ 1:54 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions throughout the state.
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 @ 10:03 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced three judicial appointments to North Carolina District Courts.
Published: Monday, January 1st, 2024 @ 11:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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"A lot of these bills function as what I call a Freddy Krueger bill," said Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort. "Right about the time you think they are dead, someone breathes new life into them."
Published: Monday, December 11th, 2023 @ 12:24 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss diabetes prevention, management and support available for Hispanic/Latino communities across North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 @ 9:59 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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An Army Special Forces veteran from Gastonia is taking a second stab at running for Congress.
Published: Saturday, November 25th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 @ 11:27 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $10 million grant to The Industrial Commons, an industry focused nonprofit in western North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 @ 2:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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This week, Southwestern Child Development announced it will be closing seven child care centers in North Carolina’s westernmost counties effective Oct. 31, 2023.
Published: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 @ 12:14 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Friday, November 10th, 2023 @ 4:44 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 @ 3:36 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Harrigan Invests $500,000 To Begin Campaign
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 7:57 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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State Treasurer Folwell Returns Missing Money from NCCash.com that will Help Meet Her Goals
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 1:52 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Dr. Karen L. Smith and L.T. Ward have received the 2023 Larry Wooten Rural Leadership Award, presented by Governor Roy Cooper and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler at an Aug. 9 reception at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Published: Monday, September 25th, 2023 @ 11:20 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Oliver Anthony said he’s turned offers worth millions of dollars after going viral with his song “Rich Men North Of Richmond,” emphasizing that he doesn’t want to be in the “spotlight.”
Published: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 @ 7:37 am
By: Daily Wire
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ECU’s newest class of medical students receive white coats
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 @ 1:20 pm
By: ECU News Services
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 3:19 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College to highlight the extreme Republican plans to dismantle public education in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 1:33 am
By: Governor's Office
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Pamlico River ferry included
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 8:09 am
By: John Steed
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$7.5 million grant will help dislocated workers train for new jobs
Published: Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 @ 11:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 10:53 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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April 30 – May 6 is Hurricane Preparedness Week
Published: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 @ 3:28 am
By: Governor's Office
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Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2023 @ 12:18 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) this week introduced H.R. 2551 to designate US Highway 74, from I-26 in Columbus, N.C. to I-85 in Kings Mountain, N.C., as a future interstate. Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Published: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 @ 7:49 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 8:15 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to western North Carolina and met with local leaders and community members in Canton who are affected by the closure of the town’s century old paper mill by Illinois packaging conglomerate Pactiv Evergreen.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 3:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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