N.C. ranks No. 11 in latest tax foundation report on business tax climate
North Carolina ranks just outside of the top 10 states, at No. 11, in the latest Tax Foundation State Business Tax Climate Index.
State Government
NCDHHS releases 2020-2021 North Carolina safer syringe initiative annual report
Programs that provide overdose prevention and syringe access are serving more people and potentially saving more lives, according to the 2020-2021 North Carolina Safer Syringe Initiative Annual Report released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
NCDHHS, local partners to use new mobile units
In order to better reach those with substance use disorders, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $4.4 million in funding for 15 mobile units to provide screening, assessment, treatment, primary care and recovery support services.
USDA-RD announcing $5.2 million in community connect grants for rural NC
Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight and state and local officials will be traveling to make announcements for the Community Connect Grants program totaling $5.2 million on December 21.
LT Apparel Group growing operations in North Carolina with Greensboro Expansion Project
LT Apparel Group, a leading manufacturer of children’s wear apparel is expanding operations in North Carolina with an investment of at least $57 million in Greensboro. The company’s project will add a minimum of 116 new jobs to the community and will help increase industrial capacity at the Reedy Fork Corporate Park.
NCDHHS announces funding opportunity for substance use disorder services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a funding opportunity to award a total of $4 million to up to 10 organizations to increase access to high-quality substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Using federal funds designated for SUD treatment, NCDHHS is prioritizing individuals with I/DD as beneficiaries of this funding.
Mobile vaccine unit closes after providing more than 9,300 vaccinations
A temporary mobile vaccination unit that operated across Western North Carolina since July has ended its operations this week after providing more than 9,300 vaccinations, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced.
Governor offers reward for information on Columbus County murders and assault
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of De’onde Qwabe Xavier Sadler, age 27, Mack Darren Jenkins, Jr., age 26, Kameesha Dae’zuhnaka Powell, age 20, and the assault of Ordashia Zhane McFadden, age 22.
Assistance available for swine and dairy producers that suffered a pandemic loss
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened the application period for the first phase of its North Carolina Swine and Dairy Assistance program. The $30 million in federal COVID funds appropriated by the N.C. General Assembly will offer assistance for eligible swine and dairy producers for losses incurred from termination of contracts or ceased milk production due to the pandemic.
Senator Lazzara Named “Jobs Champion” by N.C. Chamber of Commerce
The N.C. Chamber of Commerce recognized Senator Michael Lazzara as a “Jobs Champion” in its 2021 legislative scorecard.
Governor offers reward for Information on Guilford County murder
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 Steven Anthony George, age 28.
Governor Cooper highlights expansion of COVID-19 booster eligibility
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.