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Marking One Year Since Hurricane Helene, N.C. Commerce Highlights Recovery Milestones in Western North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. In the 12 months since Hurricane Helene damaged Western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein’s Commerce Department has launched a new division to put $1.4 billion of federal recovery dollars to work, accepted more than 3,400...
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North Carolina’s Rural Districts Hardest Hit by Federal Education Cuts
Proposed federal education cuts will have the greatest impact on North Carolina’s low-wealth areas. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- North Carolina’s rural counties are facing another blow as a result of the...
Civic Federal Credit Union Charts a Bold Digital Path Forward for Local Government Employees Across North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After its successful transition to independence this June, Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) enters a new chapter as a fully independent, member-driven credit union created by and for North...
North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to Meet October 1
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend the meeting in person or online. What: North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board Meeting When: Wednesday, October 1,...
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Toll Brothers Announces Final Opportunity to Own a Luxury Home in Millstone Community in Cary, North Carolina
CARY, N.C., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced limited opportunities remain to build a new Toll Brothers home in its prestigious Millstone community...
Greystone Provides $19.3 Million in HUD Financing for Acquisition of North Carolina Healthcare Facility
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $19,309,700 HUD-insured loan for the acquisition of a 238-bed healthcare facility in North Carolina. The financing,...
One Year After Helene: Investing in Western North Carolinians
NORTH CAROLINA, September 24 - As western North Carolina continues to rebuild, Governor Josh Stein is highlighting the importance of supporting small businesses, getting western North Carolinians back in their homes, and encouraging locals and...
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Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina’s Leadership in Biotech Industry at Fujifilm Biotechnologies Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
NORTH CAROLINA, September 24 - Today Governor Josh Stein joined leaders of Fujifilm Biotechnologies and local officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new facility in Holly Springs, highlighting North Carolina’s leadership in the...
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Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina’s Leadership in Biotech Industry at Fujifilm Biotechnologies Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Today Governor Josh Stein joined leaders of Fujifilm Biotechnologies and local officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new facility in Holly Springs, highlighting North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry. “North...
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One Year After Helene: Investing in Western North Carolinians
As western North Carolina continues to rebuild, Governor Josh Stein is highlighting the importance of supporting small businesses, getting western North Carolinians back in their homes, and encouraging locals and travelers alike to enjoy the...
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GatorPAC Endorses Adam Smith in the 2026 GOP Primary for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District
GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GatorPAC and its Veterans Leadership Fund dedicated to electing America First veterans to Congress, is proud to announce its endorsement of Adam Smith in the 2026 Republican...
Secretary Noem Announces $48 Million in Additional Federal Disaster Relief Funding for North Carolina
Funding will support communities recovering from Hurricane Helene WASHINGTON – Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that 49 additional Public Assistance projects have been deemed eligible, representing $48 million in federal...
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Governor Stein Advocates for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington, D.C.
NORTH CAROLINA, September 17 - Today Governor Josh Stein and local officials from Buncombe, Ashe, Haywood, Madison, and Rutherford counties traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Trump administration and members of Congress about North...
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Governor Stein Advocates for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington, D.C.
Today Governor Josh Stein and local officials from Buncombe, Ashe, Haywood, Madison, and Rutherford counties traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Trump administration and members of Congress about North Carolina’s request for $13.5...
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Stanley Martin Homes to Acquire the Assets and Operations of Windsor Homes, Expanding Presence in North Carolina
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stanley Martin Homes, LLC announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Windsor Homes, a successful homebuilder headquartered in Greensboro, North...
DHS Announces Additional $64.2 Million to Support Helene Recovery in North Carolina in Addition to the $3 Billion Funded Since President Trump Took Office
Secretary Noem is delivering on President Trump’s promise to come to the aid of North Carolina WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced an additional $64.2 million for North Carolina Hurricane...
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North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Names Anna Baird Choi as First Female Executive Director
Board’s Primary Legal Counsel for 20+ Years Steps Into Executive Director Leadership Role During 100th Anniversary Year RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The North Carolina Licensing Board for General...
North Carolina Honors 63 Drinking Water Treatment Plants With AWOP Awards
The Division of Water Resources has honored 63 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024. The division’s Public Water Supply Section awarded the facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization...
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