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
Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) released a statement after his bill to rename the air traffic control tower at Piedmont Triad International Airport after the late-Sen. Kay Hagan passed the House. The bill has already passed the Senate and now goes to the President for his signature. The bill was spo
Areas Served by Awards: Gaston, Moore, Onslow, Pamlico, and Robeson counties; statewide; Western Prosperity Zone ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (October 1, 2020 ) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors announced more than $5.5 million in funding for projects that will support the creation of 235 j
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with United Providers of Health (UPOH) to address unmet health care needs of historically marginalized communities. A new $7 million statewide effort will support NCDHHS’ COVID-19 response by providing preventative health care
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period, Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2020. Medicare plans and prices change. It is important for Medicare beneficiaries
Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Alan Z. Thornburg appointed Sam Snead as the Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County, filling the seat made vacant by the retirement of M. LeAnn Melton. Pursuant to North Carolina law, the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge appoints the Ch
N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 55 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2019. The division’s Public Water Supply section awarded facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award, which is part o
Pamlico Air to invest $1.4 million in Washington Pamlico Air, an air filtration manufacturing company, will expand its North Carolina operations with a new facility in Beaufort County, creating 39 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $1.4 million in Washington.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will partner with 14 state agencies in an effort to reduce collisions along the I-95 corridor. Through support from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and states along the eastern portion of the U.S., the I-95 
