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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in WNC

NORTH CAROLINA - The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has proven to be utterly devastating for many, but especially those in…

2 years ago

Burn ban Lifted for 67 North Carolina Counties as Conditions Begin to Improve

RALEIGH - The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8, for…

4 years ago

North Carolina Selected for Second Phase of NGA WIN

The National Governors Association announced that North Carolina and five other states were selected for the second phase of NGA’s Workforce…

5 years ago

Gov. Cooper Declares an American Indian Heritage Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared November as American Indian Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the history and heritage of…

5 years ago

Governor Cooper Encourages Eligible Families in North Carolina to Apply for Child Tax Credit Payments

RALEIGH: This month many families across North Carolina are receiving an installment of the advance Child Tax Credit federal payment, which…

5 years ago

Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Recommended by FDA

RALEIGH — Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) COVID-19 booster shot is safe, effective and recommended for…

5 years ago

FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech…

5 years ago

New At-Home Vaccination Hotline: COVID-19 Vaccinations Available for Those Who Cannot Leave Their Home

RALEIGH — In its effort to provide all with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the North Carolina Department of Health and…

5 years ago

Governor Cooper Announces Formation of North Carolina Juvenile Sentence Review Board

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced the formation of the North Carolina Juvenile Sentence Review Board (“Review Board”). The four-person advisory…

5 years ago

NCDHHS Reports First Identified Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today reported the first identification of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351…

5 years ago