RALEIGH - The N.C. State Fair is known for its tasty treats and promotion of local commodities and other national products. One of its featured events highlights those specialties in the form of fun, family-friendly cooking challenges.
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Rep. Greg Murphy, M.d.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington D.C.
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2024 General Election voter dates and deadlines
Voter dates and deadlines for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:
North Carolina's July county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 83 of North Carolina’s counties in July 2024, decreased in three, and remained unchanged in 14.
Labor Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Enforcement Campaign Underway Across N.C.
Statewide law enforcement will increase patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the Labor Day holiday weekend, which remains one of the deadliest times of year for alcohol and drug-related traffic deaths, officials announced Monday.
Mike Parker: School buses will be rolling soon: Please be alert and obey the law
On May 6 of this year, I heard a report of a school bus crash in Johnston County. My concern was immediate and poignant. Two of my grandchildren attend school in Johnston County. Although I was relieved to learn the crash did not involved with of my grandkids, I was still sadden to learn that eight children were injured when the driver ran off the road for a split second and then lost control of the bus.
Fort Run and Pink Hill Fire Departments strengthened by Anheuser-Busch's emergency water donation
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.
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.