North Carolina has distributed over $2.6 billion in coronavirus relief funds as of September 21 and continues to work to administer remaining funds in coordination with federal requirements. “North Carolina families, businesses and communities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis and we’r
Former U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre has joined the firm. Mike will serve as the Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Economic Development. "Mike has a proven track record of fighting for North Carolina residents," stated Brad Evans , Ward and Smith
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged North Carolinians to submit information to the IRS so they can receive their federal economic impact payments. An estimated 9 million Americans who do not usually file tax returns are eligible for payments, but they need to share information by Oct.
Triple Aught Design, a US-based adventure gear company, will create 70 new jobs in McDowell County. The manufacturer will invest $1 million to build and operate a cutting-edge apparel and gear production facility and experience center in Old Fort. “Today, the second largest industry in our sta
RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended essential flexibilities for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ( WIC ) to ensure participants continue to receive the food and health support they need throughout the COVID-19 national public
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, the leading pet care company in the United States, plans to establish significant new manufacturing and distribution operations in Rockingham County that will become operational in 2022 and create up to 300 new jobs by 2024, Governor Roy Cooper announced last week. The
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the State Board of Elections’ attempt to rewrite N.C. elections law. The board had tried to use a state-level lawsuit settlement to change absentee ballot rules. U.S. District Court Judge James Dever issued a temporary restraining order on Saturday, Oct.
Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification through a program offered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Growers who are certified or recertified between Oct. 1, 2019, and Sept. 30, 202
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Strategic Acquisition & Floodplain Efficiency Reform (SAFER) Act, legislation that would accelerate pre-disaster mitigation activities, including so called “buyouts” of flood prone homes. Since 2015, North Carolina has experienced
The Department of Public Safety recognized its committed and exceptional employees on Sept. 29 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Ceremony held at the Joint Force Headquarters. The ceremony acknowledged DPS employees who made outstanding contributions to the department’s mission to
North Carolina minority and women-owned businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic will have access to guidance and $12 million in grants to help them weather the crisis, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The North Carolina Department of Administration has launched a new grant program, RE
Yesterday, State officials announced the N.C. Resilient Communities Program, a new initiative to help North Carolina prepare for the impacts of climate change while reducing damages from future disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and wildfires. Established by the N.C. Office of Recovery and
