The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 6 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the record for litter collection set in 2019. As of Wednesday, 6.3 million pounds of litter have been picked up from roadsides as a part of this year’s litter removal…… read more »
Category Archives: State News
NCDOT: Over 6 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
North Carolina News – May 20
AP-US-TENURE-DISPUTE-SLAVERY-PROJECT Report: Tenure offer revoked from slavery project journalist WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Faculty members of a North Carolina university want an explanation for the school’s reported decision to back away from offering a tenured teaching position to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones’ work on the country’s history of slavery has drawn the ire of conservatives.…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans For Spending $5.7 Billion From ARP
“An unprecedented pandemic requires unprecedented investment.” So says Gov. Roy Cooper who wants to use the $5.7 billion coming to North Carolina through the American Rescue Plan to meet the moment and help residents thrive. The budget recommends funding for affordable housing, education and food security, as well as another round of extra credit grants…… read more »
North Carolina News – May 19
AP-US-DEPUTY-SHOOTING-NORTH-CAROLINA Prosecutor finds deputies justified in shooting of Black man ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina prosecutor says sheriff’s deputies were justified in their fatal shooting of a Black man in April. District Attorney Andrew Womble said Andrew Brown Jr. struck a deputy with his car and nearly ran him over while ignoring…… read more »
New Application Period For NC HOPE Emergency Rent Utility Assistance
North Carolina’s emergency rental assistance program has opened a second application period for very low-income renters that are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program promotes housing stability during the ongoing pandemic by providing rent and utility bill assistance to prevent evictions and utility disconnections. To…… read more »
North Carolina News – May 18
DEPUTY SHOOTING-NORTH CAROLINA Prosecutor: Deputies’ fatal shooting of Black man justified ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina district attorney says the shooting of a Black man killed by sheriff’s deputies was justified. District Attorney Andrew Womble made the announcement Tuesday after reviewing the results of a State Bureau of Investigation probe of the…… read more »
North Carolina News – May 17
AP-NC-Car Crash-Toddler Killed N Carolina toddler killed when thrown from vehicle in crash SNOW HILL, N.C. (AP) — The N.C. State Highway Patrol says a 2-year-old was killed when the child was thrown from an SUV which was involved in a crash. WITN reports the patrol says the child was not in a safety seat…… read more »
OP-ED: The Road To A Brighter Future Runs Through N.C.
– Editorial/Opinion submitted by Gov. Roy Cooper – North Carolina is emerging from a worldwide pandemic strong and growing, with new jobs and new neighbors arriving daily. We welcome this growth, but in order for our communities to thrive, our infrastructure must catch up and keep up. In recent weeks, Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary…… read more »
OP-ED: Rep Smith Pushes For Fair Distribution Of COVID Funds
– Editorial/Opinion from Rep. Raymond E. Smith, Jr. – Many Tier 1 Counties (including Sampson & Wayne), did not get their fair share of Covid-19 relief funds. Many of the most needy areas of our state were left behind. Our Chambers of Commerce were left out, as well as the historically underserved communities. This…… read more »
N.C. Ends Crowd Limits, Most Mask Mandates
Effective Immediately, North Carolina is lifting all mandatory capacity and gathering limits as well as all social distancing requirements. Governor Roy Cooper announced the latest round of eased restrictions Friday afternoon. Also, some of the state’s mask mandates are being lifted. In most settings, indoors and outdoors, North Carolinians are no longer required to wear…… read more »
