Annual Recognition Highlights Importance of Online Safety
Published: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 @ 12:49 am
By: Governor's Office
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to raising awareness of the contributions made by employees with disabilities through its continued focus on building a strong and inclusive workforce
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 11:42 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program has been awarded a federal grant that supports enhancements to the state's newborn screening system.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 6:35 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 2:11 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time for individuals, organizations, educators and policymakers to recognize and address cyber threats.
Published: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 @ 2:05 pm
By: Ben Coulter, Ed.D.
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North Carolinians are encouraged to wear purple on Oct. 19 to help spread awareness
Published: Monday, October 16th, 2023 @ 6:42 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Well-being initiative builds mental health awareness
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 7:57 am
By: ECU News Services
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In an ongoing effort to encourage increased awareness, understanding and recognition of the many contributions made by Deaf people across the state of North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 2023 as Deaf Awareness Month.
Published: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 @ 8:22 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Governor Roy Cooper declared today Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina. Overdose Awareness Day is about remembering those whose lives have been lost to overdose, honoring family and community grief, and renewing our commitment to ending the overdose crisis in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 1:32 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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President Joe Biden kicked off the first day of “World Elder Abuse Awareness Month” by tripping on what appeared to be a flat surface at the Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony.
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 4:43 am
By: Daily Wire
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Day sheds light on the rate of violent crimes against Indigenous women across the state
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 1:27 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Syphilis cases in North Carolina are on the rise, increasing 23% from 2021 to 2022, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported today as part of Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week.
Published: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 @ 1:34 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to increase awareness and help address this widespread public health issue.
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 12:30 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Treasurer Folwell and Community Leaders Discuss How Charlotte Patients Face Lawsuits Over Medical Debt, Listen to Community Perspective on Health Care Costs
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 12:49 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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International Fraud Awareness Week Begins Nov. 13
Published: Saturday, November 19th, 2022 @ 3:37 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In a bold move to help raise breast cancer awareness, actor Rainn Wilson has legally changed his name to "Booby McBoobface".
Published: Friday, November 18th, 2022 @ 8:23 am
By: Babylon Bee
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Treasurer Encourages Early Detection
Published: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 @ 1:46 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Katie Couric made the decision to lead a charge for awareness in revealing her journey with breast cancer that began last summer.
Published: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 4:08 pm
By: Lib Campbell
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North Carolinians are encouraged to wear purple on Oct. 20th to help spread awareness
Published: Saturday, October 8th, 2022 @ 12:27 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Following the damage and destruction Hurricane Ian left across North Carolina and the Southeast last week, state officials are warning all North Carolinians to be on higher alert for online scams and threats.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 1:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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Ian expected to strengthen into Category 1 Hurricane before making landfall in South Carolina
Published: Monday, October 3rd, 2022 @ 4:27 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The overdose epidemic has taken a heartbreaking toll on our Nation, claiming the lives of far too many Americans and devastating families and communities across the country.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 4:06 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day to raise awareness and remember the lives of those lost to gun violence.
Published: Saturday, June 4th, 2022 @ 10:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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It is estimated there are more than 227,000 people living with viral hepatitis in North Carolina, and approximately half of people with chronic hepatitis are unaware of their infection.
Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2022 @ 12:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Honors N.C. Motorcycling Pioneers "Doc Ski" Wasileski and "Big Al" Champion
Published: Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 @ 12:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Day recognizes the disproportionate rate of violent crimes against Indigenous women across the state
Published: Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 4:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina. According to preliminary data, in 2021 there were more than 1,000 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
Published: Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 @ 12:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Franklin Academy to Host as Part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Published: Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 @ 9:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Students to Participate in Career Awareness Programs Across North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 @ 5:45 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina, kicking off a monthlong campaign by the N.C. Department of Information Technology to educate people about online threats.
Published: Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 @ 2:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, stressing the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 @ 11:19 am
By: Governor's Office
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I have repeatedly said that America’s middle class deserves a tax cut
Published: Monday, June 21st, 2021 @ 3:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 4 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness about and honor the lives of those we have lost to gun violence.
Published: Sunday, June 13th, 2021 @ 12:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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The proclamation sets aside May 5 to recognize the disproportionate rate of violent crimes against American Indian and Alaska Native women
Published: Monday, May 10th, 2021 @ 2:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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