New Law Affects Landscape Irrigation Systems

The State of North Carolina has created legislation to improve drought management by requiring separate water meters for in-ground irrigation systems. This new law takes affect on July 1, 2009.
House Bill 2499, titled: An act to improve drought preparedness and response in North Carolina, as recommended by the Environmental Review Commission in Section 9a, [...]

Engel appointed as State Health Director

     Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Lanier Cansler today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffery P. Engel, M.D., as North Carolina State Health Director. He succeeds Dr. Leah Devlin who retired as State Health Director in January but who has continued to serve in an interim capacity. Engel’s appointment is effective March 2.
     “North Carolina [...]

NC DOT to layoff temporary workers

North Carolina Governor, Mike Easley issued the following statement today, regarding the layoff of temporary workers in NC DOT field offices and other cost cutting measures.

Donated Holiday Decorations Adorn State Capitol

RALEIGH – An assortment of Christmas trees and holiday wreaths donated by the 2008 North Carolina Christmas Tree Association Grand Champions will be on display at the State Capitol this holiday season. Each year the association donates trees and wreaths to decorate the Capitol during this festive time.
“North Carolina Christmas trees and wreaths will [...]

Easley announces 142 jobs in Guilford Co.

One North Carolina Fund Grant Helps Precor Invest $26.2 Million In Greensboro
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that Precor Inc., an international manufacturer of physical fitness equipment, will build a manufacturing facility in Greensboro, investing $26.2 million and adding 142 jobs during the next three years. The project was made possible in part [...]

N.C. FORECLOSURE PLAN TO BE NATIONAL MODEL

Gov. Mike Easley today briefed National Attorneys General Association members at a conference in Fort Lauderdale on North Carolina’s ground-breaking Home Foreclosure Prevention Program. The National Governors Association is recommending national legislation based on North Carolina’s program, which Easley signed into law this summer. Earlier this week the governor discussed the foreclosure prevention program with President-elect Barack Obama and the National Governors Association in Philadelphia.

Easley Announces Jobs in Burke Co.

Gov. Mike Easley announced today that Sypris Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Louisville-based Sypris Solutions Inc. that makes components for truck axles, will invest $25.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Burke County and add 203 jobs by the end of 2013. The project was made possible in part by a Job Development Investment Grant.

State Teaching Survey Results Announced

Gov. Mike Easley today announced results of the 2008 Teacher Working Conditions Survey. A record number of more than 104,000 educators from every public school in the state completed the survey last spring. The survey helps shape state education policy, strengthen classroom working conditions and enhance the learning environment for students. Findings from the survey were released during the North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Conference held today in Cary.

Gov. Easley reappoints Brown, Khoury and Long to Roanoke Island Commission

Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley has reappointed Betsy E. Brown of Chapel Hill and Manteo, Angel Ellis Khoury of Manteo and Robert Long of Chapel Hill to the Roanoke Island Commission.

Brown is the vice provost for faculty affairs at N.C. State University in Raleigh. She is a member of the Historic Properties Commission of [...]

Governor Easley Updates Gas Shipment Information

Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley today issued the following statement updating the gas situation based on reports he has received from the oil companies and officials from the Colonial Pipeline:

“The fuel situation is improving. Fuel terminals on the Colonial Pipeline are being refilled and gas stations are being resupplied. As we move into the [...]