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Published on October 16, 2024 - 22:01 GMT

Governor Cooper Visits Yancey and Mitchell Counties to Survey Storm Damage as Federal, State, Local and Non-profit Partners ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Pensacola and Bakersville where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, NCDPS Secretary Eddie Buffaloe and Commander of the State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddie Johnson to assess storm damage, witness …

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Published on October 16, 2024 - 21:03 GMT

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Increasing Unemployment Payments for North Carolinians in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an emergency Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, to increase the amount of weekly unemployment payments available to North Carolinians in the aftermath of …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 22:16 GMT

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Buncombe County as Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina During ...

North Carolina’s unprecedented response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina remains in full force as responders at the state, federal and local levels continue efforts to surge resources and bring assistance into affected areas. …

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Published on October 14, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

Unprecedented Storm Response by Local, Federal and State Resources Continues in Western North Carolina

An unprecedented response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene continues in Western North Carolina. State, federal and local response workers are working around the clock to surge assistance into the region. Law enforcement is working to ensure the safety …

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Published on October 14, 2024 - 20:32 GMT

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Reminds North Carolinians to Beware of Hurricane-Related ...

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to recognize the ongoing importance of online safety, especially in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which brought historic devastation to the state. “Storms like …

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Published on October 14, 2024 - 17:45 GMT

Lumber Company Selects Rutherford County for New Distribution Operations

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cedar Direct, LLC, a lumber distributor, will create 20 new jobs in Rutherford County. The company will invest $925,000 to locate a distribution and warehousing facility in the Town of Spindale. “Cedar Direct is …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 22:42 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Transylvania and Henderson Counties, Visits Local Businesses and Thanks Volunteers ...

Today, Governor Cooper traveled to Transylvania and Henderson counties to assess storm damage and recovery operations in Western North Carolina. While in Transylvania County, Governor Cooper met with local elected officials and small business owners before …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 20:42 GMT

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Support Child Care and Health Care Needs During Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order to allow the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to better support state child care and health care needs as the state’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene continues. The …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 12:47 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Federal Employment and Training Grant for North Carolina Commerce Department to Support Helene Economic ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has received approval from the United States Department of Labor for an initial grant of $10 million to provide jobs and training services in areas that were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 01:01 GMT

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Madison County, Joins EPA Administrator Michael Regan to Assess Water Infrastructure in ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Marshall in Madison County on Thursday morning where he was joined by Mayor Aaron Haynie as well as FEMA and state officials to survey storm damage. Following this visit, the Governor joined EPA Administrator Michael …

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Published on October 9, 2024 - 20:24 GMT

Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene Continues as State, Local and Federal Resources Work to Help those Impacted in Western ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene. They were joined by Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard Major General …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 23:49 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell, Federal Highway Administration Officials Travel to Yancey and ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Burnsville in Yancey County and Spruce Pine in Mitchell County and was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Federal Highway Administration Acting Administrator Kristin White and other state and federal …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

Physician Staffing Firm Expands to Wake County with 155 New Jobs and $7 Million Investment in Raleigh

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Weatherby Healthcare, Inc. a medical staffing company, will add 155 jobs to Wake County. The company will invest more than $7.6 million to expand its operations in the City of Raleigh. “Weatherby has made a great …

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Published on October 7, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell Meet with Military Leaders in Western North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell met with U.S. Northern Command Commander General Gregory Guillot and Dual Status Commander Brigadier General Wes Morrison in Western North Carolina. More than 2,500 Soldiers and Airmen are …

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Published on October 6, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

Rescue Teams Continue to Locate Survivors as Communications Improve and More Military Assets Join Storm Response Efforts

Air search and rescue teams flew 48 additional missions on Saturday, locating 39 survivors stranded in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding to the region. So far 6,586 people and counting have been rescued, evacuated …

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Published on October 5, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

Hurricane Helene Recovery progresses in Western North Carolina

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Increase Capacity of Healthcare to Respond to Helene A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. More than 1,500 North Carolina National …

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Published on October 5, 2024 - 01:15 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Haywood and Jackson Counties, Meets With First Responders and People Impacted by ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Haywood and Jackson counties to meet with people affected by the storm and thank emergency personnel and volunteers for their continued hard work. Relief and recovery operations continue in Western North Carolina as …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 23:51 GMT

PHOTOS/VIDEO AVAILABLE: Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina as Governor Cooper Travels to Ashe, Watauga and ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Ashe, Watauga, and Avery counties, meeting with community and business leaders to discuss relief and recovery efforts. Tomorrow, the Governor will be in Jackson and Haywood counties meeting with those affected by the …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 23:47 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper and President Biden Survey Damage from Hurricane Helene During Aerial Tour, Hold Briefing for ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of areas damaged by Hurricane Helene before holding a briefing on storm impacts at the State Emergency Operations Center. During the briefing, President Biden announced the approval of …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

President Biden Approves Governor Cooper’s Request for Active-Duty Military Personnel and Equipment for Western North Carolina

Today, President Biden approved Governor Cooper’s request for active-duty military personnel and equipment to support ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations in Western North Carolina. The Governor previously requested Department of Defense aviation …

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