Today Governor Josh Stein joined the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force’s first meeting to discuss how his administration is working to keep North Carolinians safe and prevent violent crime. The task force, established in August through Executive Order 21, is charged with identifying solutions to create safe communities across North Carolina by reducing gang violence and helping young people reach a productive and fulfilling adulthood.
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Governor Josh Stein and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced today that through North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Isis Denise “Dee Dee” Dawkins, age 13. On July 5, 1992, Dawkins’ mother reported her missing from their home. Dawkins had last been seen on July 3, 1992. On July 28, 1992, remains of a young girl were discovered in the South Fork River in Brookford. On August 14, 1992, the remains were identified as Dawkins.
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement in response to the General Assembly’s efforts to manipulate North Carolina’s congressional maps:
Recent events across North Carolina have been tragic reminders of the need to meaningfully invest in mental health resources, and Governor Josh Stein today called for comprehensive resources to keep people safe and healthy. Governor Stein also toured Integrated Family Services in Greenville, which will be opening a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) later this month.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined Biogen leaders and local officials at the company’s 30th anniversary event to celebrate North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry and highlight Biogen’s $2 billion commitment to expanding its presence in North Carolina.“North Carolina is a global leader in life sciences, and Biogen has been at the heart of that story for three decades,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This new $2 billion investment means more innovation, more good-paying jobs, better health, and a stronger economy.”
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Charles Williams, age 80, and Myisha Angle, age 3. On August 10, 2024, officers were called in reference to a shooting that occurred on Rowan Mill Road in Salisbury. Williams and Angle were asleep when more than 30 shots were fired into their house, killing them both.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Chance Douglas Smith, age 6. On December 13, 2003, Smith was reported missing from the Scout Road area of Locust. Later that evening, Smith was found unresponsive in a horse pasture with a head wound. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
Governor Stein released the following statement after lifting the State of Emergency for Hurricane Imelda: “I am relieved that Hurricane Imelda remained offshore and that a State of Emergency is no longer necessary. Although coastal communities experienced impacts from Imelda, local emergency managers, first responders, and members of the NC DOT were well equipped to quickly address any needs. I am grateful to our brave North Carolina Search and Rescue Teams, members of the National Guard, and the State Emergency Response Team for staying prepared.”
On Friday, Governor Josh Stein inducted six people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the State of North Carolina.“These exceptional athletes and coaches have strengthened our state through their outstanding achievements and their leadership on and off the field and court,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to honor their contributions to our state in the field of athletics.”The Order of the Long Leaf Pine honorees are as follows: