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Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing Standards for Compensation for Student-Athletes’ Name, Image and Likeness

Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order establishing rules for how student-athletes enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution in North Carolina can earn compensation or obtain representation, for use of their name, image and likeness while enrolled at the institution.

NC Announces First Cash Drawing & Cash 4 College Winners

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen announced the first winners of the state’s Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawings in Raleigh today.

Free Fishing Day in North Carolina is July 4

This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.

Gov. Kemp Announces $2 Million in Marketing Grants and Co-Op Funding to Support Tourism Industry Recovery

Governor Brian P. Kemp in partnership with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced the recipients of a special round of Tourism Recovery Marketing Grants.

N.C. HOPE Program Application Period Is Open, Offering Rent and Utility Assistance for North Carolinians Struggling to Recover from Pandemic

Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.

Kidde Joins North Carolina State Fire Officials to Celebrate Annual "Smoke Alarm Saturday"

On Saturday, June 5, North Carolina-based Kidde – a  manufacturer of residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and safety accessories – and The Home Depot will join North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey in celebrating "Smoke Alarm...

The Pisgah National Forest will sponsor a series of “Kid’s Fishing Days” this spring

The Pisgah National Forest will sponsor a series of “Kids Fishing Days” on each ranger district in celebration of National Fish and Boating Week which occurs the first week in June. The first event open to the public is on May 15.

Working Age Veteran Unemployment is at an All Time High

You’d think Veterans ages 18-24 would be the prime job candidate for employers but the truth is unemployment of this group is at an all-time high of 15%. The problem is job seekers of this age aren’t sure how their military skills can translate into long term civilian careers.

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

Recall Summary Name of Product: Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Hazard: The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges

Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of two District Court Judges to serve in Judicial District 22B, which serves Davidson and Davie counties. “These appointees have years of knowledge and experience in their district,” Gov. Cooper said.