North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to beware of drenching rains and flooded roads as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state. The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Monday to speed preparations for Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival.The state is expected to experience intense rainfall starting Wednesday and continuing over the next few days, with some areas forecast to receive up to 15 inches of rain, plus gusty winds, and life-threatening inland flooding. The Governor urged residents to take precautions now and ahead of the storm.
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to announce new funding through the Department of Energy to enhance North Carolina’s electrical grid and increase capacity for renewable energy storage. They were joined by N.C.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state. Tropical Storm Debby has the potential for life threatening flash flooding, riverine flooding, wind gusts up to 40 mph, coastal impacts and other effects. After making landfall, Hurricane Debby has now been downgraded to Tropical Storm Debby but still has the potential to have strong impacts on North Carolina.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments.Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board:
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two appointments to the North Carolina District Court.“Both of these appointees bring a wealth of legal experience to the bench and will make excellent judges in their respective districts,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m grateful for their dedication to the people of North Carolina and their willingness to serve our state in these new roles.”
Today, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted investments in clean water infrastructure at a water reclamation facility in Clayton. The Governor was joined by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser, Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod and other officials as he toured the Sam's Branch Water Reclamation Facility project site. The Sam's Branch Water Reclamation Facility project is partially funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan Act, receiving $37.9 million in ARPA funds.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) leadership and a representative from Walgreens for an announcement on Medicaid coverage in Chapel Hill. As part of NCDHHS and the Governor’s continued work to expand access to reproductive health services, NC Medicaid will begin covering over-the-counter contraception in pharmacies across the state. Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill will be available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Attindas Hygiene Partners, a manufacturer of disposable adult incontinence, baby care products, and clinical products, will add 25 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will expand its Greenville operation with an investment of $25.2 million.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that UNX-Christeyns, a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and products, will add 21 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will invest $10.5 million to expand and consolidate its current operations in the City of Greenville.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County with United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson to celebrate historic federal funding that will support carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects in North Carolina and beyond.