Effective immediately, pistol purchase permits will no longer be issued by any sheriff in North Carolina. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has stopped processing pistol purchase permit applications, including pending applications.
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Application period for ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program closing April 21
The application period for the ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program will close at 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, with available federal funding committed to applications currently in process and those expected in the weeks ahead
North Carolina Awarded $500,000 to Help More People Afford High-Speed Internet
North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Senator Perry’s 2nd Amendment Bill Powers Forward
Senator Jim Perry, (R- Craven, Beaufort, Lenoir) is headed for a showdown with North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper. Perry is one of three primary sponsors of Senate Bill 41, “Guarantee 2nd Amendment Freedom and Protections.”
Pink Hill pork farmer reappointed to State Board of Agriculture by governor
Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments and nominations today.
Governor Cooper Lets Two Bills Become Law
Governor Roy Cooper let the following bills become law without his signature:
North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted January 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.4 percent.
Spring it on: Calling all Litter Sweep Volunteers
The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the 2023 Spring Litter Sweep, which runs April 15 – 29.
Sen. Berger Statement on Gov. Cooper's Reckless Budget Proposal
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposal:
NC House Speaker Tim Moore Responds to Governor Cooper's Unrealistic Budget Proposal
State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following statement Wednesday following the release of Governor Roy Cooper’s budget proposal.
Governor Cooper Releases Proposed Budget, First in Opportunity
Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, First in Opportunity. The plan put forth by the Governor builds on the state’s success and “once-in-a-generation” opportunity by investing in North Carolina families, businesses, and communities.
John Hood: Partisan Elections Are the Best Kind
When I returned home to North Carolina from the nation’s capital in 1989 and subsequently registered to vote, I opted not to join a political party.
Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare and Practice for Severe Weather
March 5-11 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes
MEET THE GUESTS: Governor Cooper to Deliver Fourth State of the State Address Highlighting Historic Investments and Opportunities Ahead for North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address, emphasizing that North Carolina is at a pivotal moment with opportunities for historical investments rebuilding North Carolina’s infrastructure, communities and economy.
Rep. Bell files bill to re-evaluate 4-year college degree requirements for state jobs
This week, state House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed House Bill 210, Reduce Barriers to State Employment, to direct the State Human Resources Commission to re-evaluate qualifications for state government jobs in an effort to eliminate - where practical - four-year college degree requirements.