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Governor Cooper Announces $175 Million to Assist with Rental, Utility Payments for North Carolinians

News Staff

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

This story provided by the office of Gov. Cooper Governor Roy Cooper today announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Statement

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

"The United States Postal Service will play a critical role this year in delivering election mail for millions of voters across the country. There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether the Postal Service is ready, willing and able to meet this challenge.

Executive Order No. 158 Eliminates Employment Barriers for Individuals with Criminal Records

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 158 to implement fair chance policies at state agencies to increase employment opportunities for people with criminal records. The Order is effective immediately and will be implemented by November 1, 2020.

Congressional candidates to debate Sept. 4-5

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2020

Colonel Moe Davis will face off against Republican opponent Madison Cawthorn in a pair of debates to be hosted by Blue Ridge Public Radio, Mountain Xpress and Smoky Mountain News. The “Best in the West: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District forum,” on Sept.

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HelloFresh to Locate First Southeastern U.S. Facility in Newnan, Create More Than 750 Jobs

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2020

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that America’s leading meal kit company HelloFresh will establish their first Southeastern United States distribution facility in Newnan, bringing more than 750 jobs to Coweta County.

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Governor Cooper Declares August as Preparedness Month

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper has declared August as North Carolina Preparedness Month, encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and update their emergency supply kits.

A Sunset from the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, North Carolina. Photo: Bear Allison/For 100 Days in Appalachia

The Temporary Battle Against COVID-19 Taught This N.C. Native Community How to Combat a Longstanding Epidemic

News Staff

Friday, August 14, 2020

This story was produced by 100 Days in Appalachia<https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/>, an independent, non-profit digital news publication incubated at the Media Innovation Center at the West Virginia University Reed College of Media.

Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments for boards and commissions throughout North Carolina. Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individuals to the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board: Johnny T. Bass of Elm City as a public member.

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Georgia Launches State/Local Partnership to Connect Students to the Internet

News Staff

Monday, August 3, 2020

On July 30, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp joined State School Superintendent Richard Woods to announce Georgia will dedicate $6 million to help school districts connect their K-12 students to the internet.

Henry Repeating Arms Brass Single Shot Rifle (top) and Steel Single Shot Shotgun (bottom). All H015 models are affected by a new voluntary safety recall.

Henry Repeating Arms Issues Safety Warning And Recall Notice Of Henry Single Shot Rifles And Shotguns

News Staff

Monday, August 3, 2020

Henry Repeating Arms Company announced that it is voluntarily recalling all H015-series Single Shot Rifles and Single Shot Shotguns manufactured prior to July 1, 2020.