Anheuser-Busch and 11 of its wholesaler partners donated over 72,900 cans of emergency drinking water to 31 volunteer fire departments across North Carolina as part of a nationwide effort to support disaster preparedness.
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State Board of Elections responds to false claims on social media
The following is a statement from the State Board of Elections regarding social media posts and other communications suggesting that if an election worker writes on your ballot, it would invalidate it.
Governor Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments.
eCourts expanding in all 100 counties in 2025 and N.C. Business court
RALEIGH — Plans to complete the eCourts expansion to trial courts across all 100 counties in 2025 and the North Carolina Business Court were announced today by the Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC).
North Carolina's June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June 2024 and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.0 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent.
CMS approves North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Incentive Program
Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved on Friday, July 26 Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to use the state's Medicaid program to incentivize hospitals to relieve more than a decade of existing medical debt for eligible North Carolinians and prevent accumulation of new debt going forward.
NCDOT: Smishing Scam Alert
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Turnpike Authority was alerted that a text message-based scam, also known as smishing, is fraudulently claiming to represent tolling agencies from across the country. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.
Advance tickets on sale now for 2024 N.C. State FairBuy tickets at www.ncstatefair.org
RALEIGH – Now is the time to save money and get a jump on planning your trip to the 2024 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 17-27 in Raleigh. Advance tickets can be purchased online now until Oct. 17. Tickets can also be purchased at the Dorton Arena kiosk on weekends, and walk-up tickets will be available Oct. 3-17.
North Carolina’s June employment figures released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2024 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
Rep. Greg Muprhy, M.D.: Recent updates from Eastern NC and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
North Carolina's April county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in April 2024.
North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent
North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 44 of North Carolina’s counties in March 2024, increased in 22, and remained unchanged in 34. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.6 percent while Greene County had the lowest at 2.8 percent. Six of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases, four decreased, and five remained unchanged.
Free Bicycle Helmets Coming Soon
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation plans this spring to provide thousands of bike helmets to children across the state to reduce serious injuries and save lives.
Greg Murphy, M.D.: April updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.