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'Undivided' (It be your own people) The soul stirring gospel play coming to Elizabeth City, North Carolina
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as "Undivided" hits the stage! A "right now" word and a must-see production! ELIZABETH CITY, VA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Prepare for an unforgettable experience as "Undivided"...
Senior Helpers Opens Doors in Central North Carolina
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
New Senior Helpers Location opened in Central North Carolina. Offering services that reduce hospitalization and support seniors aging in place. SALISBURY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Senior Helpers, the nation’s premier...
North Carolina Rural Schools Hardest Hit by U.S. Department of Education Funding Halt
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
Rural school districts stand to lose the most per student if funding withheld by the U.S. Department of Education is not reinstated. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New reporting by Kris Nordstrom of the North...
North Carolina Emergency Management Launches the “ReadyNC Challenge - Prep A Little, Save A Lot"
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
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July 2, 2025
North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is launching its innovative new campaign, "Prep A Little, Save A Lot," designed to help North Carolinians build essential emergency kits without breaking the bank. Running throughout July and August 2025,...
North Carolina Loses $165 Million in Federal Public Schools Funding
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Programs targeting underserved student populations stand to lose millions in federal funding as the Trump administration fails to meet a July 1 deadline. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S. Department of...
North Carolina's May County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
North Carolina Department of Commerce
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July 2, 2025
Raleigh, N.C. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 93 counties in May 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in three. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.3 percent while Currituck County had the...
Trump states daughter-in-law is great candidate for North Carolina Senate seat
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump expressed support Tuesday for his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as a strong candidate to fill the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Thom Tillis. When asked aboard Air Force One about...
Governor Stein Urges North Carolina Congressional Delegation to Oppose Reconciliation Bill
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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July 2, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, July 2 - Today Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s US House delegation to vote against the Senate budget reconciliation bill. “This legislation is being rushed through at a time when many North Carolinians, who are worried...
Governor Stein Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive to Deliver Supplies to North Carolina Schools
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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July 2, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, July 2 - Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor also made a donation of a box of binders, a...
Governor Stein Urges North Carolina Congressional Delegation to Oppose Reconciliation Bill
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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July 2, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s US House delegation to vote against the Senate budget reconciliation bill. “This legislation is being rushed through at a time when many North Carolinians, who are worried about feeding their...
Governor Stein Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive to Deliver Supplies to North Carolina Schools
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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July 2, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor also made a donation of a box of binders, a calculator, a set of sticky...
NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson celebrates 750th Brownfields site in North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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July 2, 2025
On Tuesday, June 24, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson commemorated the 750th Brownfields site in North Carolina, the Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights in Winston-Salem. Brownfields sites are...
Heritage Signs & Displays Named One of North Carolina’s Best Employers for Third Consecutive Year
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Veteran-owned company recognized for outstanding workplace culture, team collaboration, and mission-driven values CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heritage Signs & Displays, a veteran-owned leader in branding...
Governor Stein Takes Action on Six Bills
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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July 7, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, July 7 - Today Governor Stein signed six bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 546: “This bill will strengthen North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have...
Professional Bookkeeping Services Promote Clarity in North Carolina Accounting
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
North Carolina businesses strengthen reporting and gain clarity by using Professional Bookkeeping Services effectively. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leadership teams are sharpening their financial strategies to...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Helps Secure North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
North Carolina Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of...
Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Launches New Reality Series to Recruit Foster Families
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Greensboro, NC, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This July, Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) will debut a first of its kind online reality series following a family through the foster care licensing process. “Real Families, Real...
Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure
North Carolina Department of Commerce
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June 30, 2025
Raleigh, N.C. Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new high-paying,...
Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure
North Carolina Department of Commerce
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June 30, 2025
Raleigh, N.C. Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new high-paying,...
At Chimney Rock State Park Reopening, Governor Josh Stein Calls for Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” Western North Carolina
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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June 27, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, June 27 - Governor Josh Stein today reopened Chimney Rock State Park and announced “Rediscover the Unforgettable,” a new tourism initiative to bring more visitors back to western North Carolina. Advanced reservations are required...