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Secretary Mandy Cohen to step down as DHHS Secretary, Governor Cooper selects current DHHS Deputy Secretary to lead department

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state.

Conagra Brands Issues Voluntary Recall Of Certain Birds Eye Broccoli Tots® Due To Potential Presence Of Small Rocks And Metal Fragments In Product NOV 19, 2021, 18:07 ET Conagra Brands Issues Voluntary Recall Of Certain Birds Eye Broccoli Tots® Due To Pot

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is voluntarily recalling Birds Eye Broccoli Tots in 12 ounce packages with specific best buy dates due to the potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product. Conagra Brands was made aware of this issue through calls from consumers.

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

Raleigh Nov 22, 2021 Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions today. Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority: Dr. Amalendu Chatterjee of Durham as a member at-large.

Officials Warn of Travel Delay in Western N.C.

Digital signs posted several counties away are warning of delays on Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge. They will be in place this week and for the next six months as a contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation replaces a bridge on I-40 over Harmon Den Road and Cold Springs Creek.

Budget agreement reached

For the first time since 2018, the state Senate, House of Representatives and governor have come to an agreement on a budget. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the $25.9 million budget on Nov. 18. The governor has vetoed previous budgets each year since taking office in 2017.

Business-friendly group's new ratings give GOP advantage with new legislative maps

New legislative election maps would give Republicans an advantage in the 2022 elections. But the GOP would have to win some competitive races to secure majorities in the state House and Senate, according to a newly-released assessment. The N.C.

How inflation may gobble up Thanksgiving budgets

As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will give thanks for the chance to spend time with family and friends, and for the indulgent meal. But inflation will take the first bite, making Thanksgiving 2021 the most expensive in history.

Small business bills waiting in Senate Rules Committee

Having trouble getting a hair appointment or other services? There are three bills sitting in the Senate Rules Committee that sponsors say would loosen bureaucratic red tape for some small service businesses. Bill sponsors are eager to see them move before lawmakers adjourn for the year.

New N.C. budget expands school choice

Many North Carolinians breathed a sigh of relief last week when the GOP-led legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper came to terms on a budget for the new biennium. School choice advocates were among them and have plenty to celebrate in the new spending plan.

Forest Service Road 422 (Winding Stairs) Closure/Powerline Installation

The Nantahala Ranger District has issued a Special Use Permit to Duke Energy to install an overhead powerline along Forest Service Road 422 (Winding Stairs Road) that will replace the existing cross-country route.