Governor Cooper signs two bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: SB 69 & SB 172.
NC Political News
North Carolina teachers win Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards
Three North Carolina teachers have won Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards to help strengthen their work in the classroom, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education announced.
NC Providers increase equitable vaccine distribution with NCDHHS census tract COVID-19 map
A new tool created by the NC Department of Health and Human Services that maps social vulnerability and vaccination rates by census tract has helped North Carolina vaccine providers increase vaccinations by 50 percent in 89 underserved communities.
$25 summer cash cards offered at select vaccine sites in 4 counties to help ease time and transportation barriers to COVID-19 vaccines
As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and safely bring summer back, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering $25 Summer Cash Cards at select vaccine sites to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
Governor Cooper announces $51.4 Million in education grants, New financial aid program
The Governor will invest $44 million of the funds to help students access college and earn degrees starting this fall; $5 million to support mental health initiatives across state postsecondary institutions; and $2.4 million into equity-focused initiatives for K-12 and postsecondary students and families.
Governor Cooper issues Executive Order to help North Carolinians return to work
Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Commerce to encourage and help people who are receiving unemployment benefits transition back into employment.
Duke Energy Carolinas receives approval for new rates in North Carolina; implements low-income initiatives
Duke Energy Carolinas will implement new rates for North Carolina customers on June 1, as approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC).
Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket It” Campaign kicks off
As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed. More than 500 people who were not wearing seat belts or buckled into child safety seats died in vehicle crashes on North Carolina roadways last year.
Leading Cell Therapy Biotech Company chooses Research Triangle for its North American research and development and manufacturing facility
CARsgen Therapeutics Corporation, an innovative biotechnology company pursuing medicines to treat cancer will create approximately 200 jobs and invest $157 million in Durham, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
NCDHHS to host live fireside chat on COVID-19 vaccines and rural communities
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat for rural communities on COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, May 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Aluminum can manufacturer to significantly expand capacity through investment in Winston-Salem
Ardagh Group (NYSE:ARD), a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging, will add 94 new jobs in Forsyth County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest at least $195 million to expand its current beverage can metal manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem. Further, the new jobs will be at a prevailing wage of at least 130% of the local average.
Governor offers reward for information on Hertford County murder
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Armin Trevon Cherry, age 20.