Senator Berger announces committee appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced his intended committee appointments for the 2021-22 legislative biennium.
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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.
Mega Millions, Powerball offer jackpots over $400 million this week
RALEIGH – North Carolinians have two chances to take home a jackpot of more than $400 million in this week’s Powerball and Mega Millions drawings.
Five Congressmen representing North Carolina plan to object the Electoral College votes
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the United States Congress will count the Electoral College votes for the 2020 Presidential Election. Vice President Mike Pence as president of the Senate will count each state’s Electoral College Votes.
Paul Newby becomes the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina and head of the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby became the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina over the weekend. He took the oath of office shortly after midnight, administered by Superior Court Judge Andrew Heath in the Newby home. Chief Justice Newby holds the highest judicial office in North Carolina and heads the Judicial Branch, the third and co-equal branch of state government. A formal ceremonial investiture is scheduled for January 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and can be viewed from the Supreme Court’s YouTube page.
Donna Stroud takes oath and becomes Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Donna Stroud became the chief judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals today. She took the oath of office this morning, administered by Chief Justice Paul Newby.