One day last year, she was headed home from her job in Rocky Mount. She got on Highway 43 and crossed over Interstate 95 when a car came shooting off the southbound exit ramp.
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New Election Integrity Group Launches in North Carolina
The Electoral Education Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring trust in the North Carolina voting system, by holding the system accountable to the people, announced its formation.
Governor Cooper joins health care leaders to discuss pandemic’s impact on the Hispanic/Latinx community, signs executive order to extend Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication. The Governor also signed an Executive Order to extend the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs.
Fire Prevention Week: Commissioner Causey encourages families to learn the sounds of fire safety
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2021, which runs from Oct. 3-9, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is urging everyone to uphold this year’s campaign theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”
Legislative Leaders and Governor Cooper Reach Agreement on Major Energy Legislation
Senate Leader Phil Berger, House Speaker Tim Moore, Gov. Roy Cooper, Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue, and House Democratic Leader Robert Reives have reached an agreement on key energy legislation. The bipartisan compromise is expected to move through the legislature next week.
Insurance Commissioner reminds Medicare beneficiaries to compare plans during Open Enrollment
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the upcoming Open Enrollment Period. Medicare plans and prices change.
Governor Cooper appoints District Court Judge for Forsyth County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Frederick B. Adams, II to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 21, serving Forsyth County. He will fill the vacant seat formerly held by the Honorable Lisa V. Menefee.
Governor Cooper visits pharmacy to urge vaccinations and receive flu shot
Governor Roy Cooper and State Health Director Betsey Tilson got their flu shot today at Health Park Pharmacy in Wake County and encouraged North Carolinians to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot.
Questionable criteria on NC worker ranking begs a deeper dive
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.
N.C. has run up less taxpayer debt than most states, financial watchdog says
One of the nation’s leading financial watchdogs says North Carolina has fared better than most states in terms of balancing its budget, but the picture isn’t all rosy as the state has an average debt burden of $1,400 per taxpayer.
Residents of Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania Counties can apply for help buying food after Tropical Storm Fred
Residents in three western counties impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Food and Nutrition Services (D-FNS), or Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) beginning Monday, Oct. 4, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced.
Governor Cooper Announces Pharmaceutical Company’s $30 Million Facility Expansion with 78 New Jobs in Guilford County
Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Cambrex Corporation, will create 78 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $30 million to expand its manufacturing center of excellence in High Point.
Governor Roy Cooper proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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.
Drive for N.C. sports betting bill stalls in House
The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session.
Duke symposium pushes for further redistricting reform
There is broad agreement that North Carolina is better suited to handle redistricting in a more transparent fashion than a decade ago, but further improvements can be made to the process according to a wide spectrum of speakers at Duke University's Redistricting and American Democracy two day symposium.
OPINION: The case for amending the state constitution — again
As conservatives, we cannot overstate the importance of both the U.S. and North Carolina constitutions. Those documents set the framework for our government, with any additional laws or regulations falling within those parameters. Our system of self-governance allows for those documents to be amended, and the time to do so is now for the state constitution.
Governor appoints Eddie Buffaloe as Department of Public Safety Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper appointed Eddie Buffaloe to lead the Department of Public Safety as Secretary.
Governor Cooper announces Corning Optical Communications will create 200 jobs through Catawba County expansion
Governor Roy Cooper announced that Corning Incorporated will invest $150 million to expand operations in Catawba County, creating 200 jobs in Hickory.
Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week
Governor Roy Cooper has declared it North Carolina Manufacturing Week. With the largest workforce in the Southeast, manufacturing remains essential to the success of every sector of our state’s economy as manufacturing operations continue amid the global pandemic.
NCDHHS Awarded $9M from CDC to support statewide community health worker infrastructure
North Carolina’s Community Health Worker Initiative will expand as part of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) initiative. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services was awarded a total of $9 million with $3 million per year distributed over the next three years.