North Carolina is preparing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding on Friday and Saturday from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. Governor Cooper reminds residents that now is the time to complete their personal preparations.
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N.C. State Fair announces NC Beer Night
Join us at the NC Public House on Friday, October 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for NC Beer Night at the N.C. State Fair! Along with pouring an exciting array of beers from North Carolina craft breweries, we will have several brewing education opportunities for our guests.
North Carolina releases state action plan to address suicide
Suicide is among the top five leading causes of death for people ages 10 to 65 in North Carolina. To address this complex and serious health problem, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a coordinated state action plan to reduce injury and death by suicide.
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2022 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.7 percent.
Greene and Lenoir County residents still in hotels four years after Hurricane Florence
The North Carolina General Assembly Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response & Recovery met to review agencies' response in the state’s recovery from recent disasters including Matthew and Florence.
Governor Cooper calls on General Assembly to waive state income taxes on student loan forgiveness
Governor Roy Cooper called on Republican legislators to waive state income taxes on student loans that have been forgiven. The General Assembly passed legislation to ensure that North Carolinians did not have to pay income tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that were forgiven.
N.C. State Fair announces Home Chef Challenge
The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili cook-off, grain bowls, sirloin salad, fair food featuring bacon and chicken casserole.
Student Loan Forgiveness currently considered taxable income
The White House has indicated that President Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness will be excluded from federal income tax due to the student loan forgiveness exemption contained in IRC 108(f)(5). The North Carolina General Assembly did not adopt Section 108(f)(5) of the IRC for purposes of the state income tax.
North Carolina School Bus Stop Laws and FAQs
In the last ten years, North Carolina legislature's have passed successive bills that increased penalties and closed loopholes on school stop-arm violations. The 2009, House Bill 440 (Nicholas Adkins School Bus Safety Act in memory of the 16 year old student killed when a driver did not stop for a stopped school bus), added one critical provision to an existing law - allowing the use of automated camera and video recording systems to detect and prosecute violators.
Ride NC By Train to Carolina Panthers Games
Skip the traffic and parking and get on board the train with other fans for this year’s Carolina Panthers games. NC By Train is hosting its football trains to carry fans to and from select home games in Charlotte.
Governor Cooper proclaims August 26 as Women’s Equality Day
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed August 26 as Women’s Equality Day in North Carolina to honor women leaders across the state and encourage residents to support organizations that advocate for social progress and equity for women.
Applications open for N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day Program
Has your farm family got what it takes to be one of the 11 families recognized this year at the N.C. State Fair as a Farm Family of the Day? If you are proud to be an N.C. farmer, work hard to contribute to the state’s No. 1 industry and love both farming and the N.C. State Fair, you could be one of the lucky ones selected.
Governor Cooper directs new federal funding to postsecondary students and new teachers
Governor Roy Cooper directed $14.5 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to support beginning teachers as they start a new academic year.
North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Governor Cooper reestablishes Andrea Harris Equity Task Force to continue work to address underserved communities
Governor Roy Cooper reestablished the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force through an Executive Order to continue the work that the group has done to address social, economic and health disparities in underserved and underrepresented communities.