Basnight Bridge named American Infrastructure’s Bridge of the Year for 2020
The Marc Basnight Bridge in Dare County has been named 2020’s ‘Bridge of the Year’ by American Infrastructure magazine, a leading industry publication.
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North Carolina representatives support using the 25th amendment
Members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation are calling upon Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment after the unprecedented breach of the Capitol building in Washington, DC by supporters of President Trump yesterday.
Governor Cooper announces appointments to state boards and commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
Clinical-Stage Gene Therapy company will add more than 200 jobs in Durham County
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., a California-based gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, will invest $82.8 million for a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Durham County. This investment will create more than 200 new jobs.
Senator Berger announces committee appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced his intended committee appointments for the 2021-22 legislative biennium.
The NC National Guard mobilized for vaccine support
N.C. Department of Public Safety, including its divisions of Emergency Management and the N.C. National Guard, are actively planning and coordinating with N.C. Department of Health and Human Services to create options for how Guard personnel may augment existing vaccination resources.
Chief Justice and Associate Justices Installed at the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Chief Justice Paul Newby, Associate Justice Phil Berger Jr., and Associate Justice Tamara Patterson Barringer were formally installed at the Supreme Court of North Carolina today. The swearing-in ceremony was virtual due to COVID-19 precautions.
Governor Cooper Extends Modified Stay At Home Order Amid Rising Case Counts
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update today on North Carolina’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and support the vaccination effort currently underway.
NCDHHS Issues Secretarial Directive with Immediate Actions to Protect North Carolinians
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today issued a Secretarial DirectiveOpen PDF telling North Carolinians to stay home except for essential activities and avoid gathering, especially indoors, with people who do not live with you.
Former Gov. Hunt, Coastal Plain Area Leaders Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
RALEIGH — Former Governor Jim Hunt, Mrs. Carolyn Hunt, Washington County Commissioner Julius Walker, Jr., and Rep. Shelly Willingham (D-23) were among North Carolina’s 75 and older population to receive the first of the two-part COVID-19 vaccine today at the Wilson County Health Department.“Mrs. Hunt and I are thankful the COVID-19 vaccines are available,” said Former Governor Hunt.
North Carolina Congressional delegation statements regarding rioters storming the capital
Several members of the NC delegation denounced today’s events in the US Capitol. Here are statements from members of both parties.
Food and Nutrition services recipients to receive a temporary 15% increase in benefits
RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that Food and Nutrition Services recipients will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase is part of the federal Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020. The maximum benefit amount for households receiving FNS will increase by 15% until June 30, 2021. This increase will end on June 30, 2021, when benefit amounts will return to their current levels.