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Governor Cooper Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to call attention to the impact of sexual violence on communities and individuals across our state.

More Than 3 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year

As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Issues Allergy Alert on Various APS Isomorph 28 Products and iForce Nutrition Mass Gainz Dietary Supplements Due to Possible Undeclared Milk, Eggs, Wheat and Soy

 Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Inc. of Norcross, GA is recalling all lots of APS Nutrition Isomorph 28 flavors in a 2 lb jug because it contains undeclared milk, wheat & soy allergens. All lots of iForce Nutrition Mass Gainz Brown Sugar Maple Oatmeal Cookie in 4.

Comscore Reports TV Viewing Engagement for Week Ending March 21, 2021

Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced the top broadcast and cable television programs for viewer engagement for the week ending March 21, 2021.

Gov. Kemp Signs New COVID-19 Executive Orders

Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed three Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 in Georgia. The first, Executive Order 03.31.21.01, extends the Public Health State of Emergency through April 30, 2021. The second, Executive Order 03.31.21.

North Carolina to Launch the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce will pilot the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI) to support communities with their recovery and response to the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced today an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups 4 and 5 for vaccine eligibility with the rest of Group 4 eligible on March 31st and all adults eligible beginning April 7th.

SCAM ALERT: Gov. Kemp and AG Carr Warn Medical Professionals of Elevated Scam Threat

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are warning medical professionals of a scam making its rounds in Georgia.

Younger adults reporting highest scam risk in 2020

Adults ages 18–24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and the highest likelihood of loss (56.6%) to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau.

Macon County deaths remain under investigation

Man found in vehicle at mountain overlook on U.S. 64 A Macon County man shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide on Sunday, Feb. 21.