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JACKSON COUNTY MAN IS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS FOR EMBEZZLING FUNDS FROM INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATION

– U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced today that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization. U.S.

Governor Roy Cooper approves additional Guardsmen to deploy to Washington, D.C.

Governor Roy Cooper approved the mobilization of an additional 100 North Carolina National Guardsmen to deploy to Washington, D.C. to support civilian authorities prior to and during the 59th Presidential Inauguration. They will arrive in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Nearly 1 Million Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a nationwide recall of nearly one million Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers following a years long investigation into the risk of the lid of the Express Crock Multi-Cookers coming off while the products are pressurized.

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Gov. Kemp, Lt. Gov. Duncan Issue Statement on Request for Special Session of General Assembly

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan issued the following joint statement regarding a call from four Georgia State Senators for a special session of the Georgia General Assembly.

With Cases Rising Rapidly, North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and Enforcement

Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25 and runs through Friday, December 11.

Governor Kemp Formalizes Election Certification, Calls for Signature Audit, Endorses Voter ID for Mail-In Balloting

Today from the Governor's Ceremonial Office at the Georgia State Capitol, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered the following remarks regarding the results of the 2020 election in Georgia: "Good afternoon.

North Carolina Launches Education Corps to Bring Extra Support to K-12 Schools During COVID-19

Starting in January, students across the state will benefit from the NC Education Corps, a new partnership between the North Carolina State Board of Education, the Office of the Governor, local school systems and the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.

Following the Data, North Carolina Will Remain Paused in Phase 3

By Ford Porter Governor's Office Governor Roy Cooper has announced that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials continue to monitor North Carolina’s viral trends.

Royal Gourmet Recalls Deluxe Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wayfair.com

This recall involves Royal Gourmet Patio 2-Burner deluxe gas grills.  The grill has a porcelain cast iron firebox that houses two stainless steel burners, delivering 24,000 total BTUs and two shelves.