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State Sen. Rick Horner can quip with the best of them. During a recent debate about school construction needs in North Carolina, the Wilson County lawmaker and former school-board chairman argued that the state lottery ought to fulfill its original mandate by producing more money
Published: Thursday, October 19th, 2017 @ 1:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A new report ranking states' fiscal health puts North Carolina 15th nationally, highlighting the Tar Heel State's strong revenue and solid pension funding.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 10:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper today announced $3 million in grants to fund local parks and recreation projects designed for children and veterans with disabilities
Published: Saturday, March 25th, 2017 @ 1:10 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed borrowing $350.7 million for state government structures and buildings in the University of North Carolina system
Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 @ 10:55 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in January 2013, North Carolina's economy added 300,000 new jobs, the state experienced one of the largest drops in unemployment in the country, $2.6 billion in debt for federal unemployment insurance was paid off, personal income and business taxes were cut
Published: Monday, January 9th, 2017 @ 6:16 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The best word to describe the year 2016 is unsettling. We barely had time to break our New Year's resolutions before the year crashed down on us
Published: Saturday, January 7th, 2017 @ 6:31 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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The North Carolina National Guard has recognized Governor Pat McCrory for his dedication, leadership and support to the National Guard throughout his governorship
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 12:08 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined members of the North Carolina National Guard, military and veterans for the Carolinas Freedom Foundation Breakfast this morning...
Published: Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 @ 1:34 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined local and state officials to break ground on a new green storage facility for the U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Facility in Person County today.
Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 @ 2:50 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory congratulated the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University today for being ranked one of the top five medical schools in the country.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2016 @ 10:34 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory convened the Education Cabinet today to discuss North Carolina's accomplishments and goals in education and workforce development.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 @ 1:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Following his efforts to make college more affordable, Governor Pat McCrory has applauded the inclusion of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and East Carolina University in a new national rankings list for best value
Published: Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 @ 2:57 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Vice President Joe Biden disagrees with his party's nominee for governor, Roy Cooper, on North Carolina's economy
Published: Thursday, September 15th, 2016 @ 9:36 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory highlighted North Carolina's growing economy and how the state can work with federal partners to continue the growth at the 2016 North Carolina Business and Economic Development Summit in Washington, D.C. Hosted by U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson
Published: Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 @ 6:37 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory kicked off the first of five forums today that will help job seekers and small business owners learn about opportunities for employment with the state.
Published: Saturday, September 10th, 2016 @ 5:21 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined local business leaders and state and local officials for the RTP Series Event hosted by the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce today to highlight economic improvements in Durham, and the state as a whole
Published: Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 @ 11:36 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory on Friday lauded the conservation community and private philanthropists for their contributions to the expansion of North Carolina's flagship state park, Mount Mitchell
Published: Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 @ 8:11 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz visited Mount Mitchell State Park yesterday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of North Carolina's state parks...
Published: Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 @ 3:56 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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According to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in July 2016, the lowest it's been in nine years
Published: Monday, August 29th, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Governor Pat McCrory visited the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke today to discuss his efforts to make college more affordable and also highlighted education investments through the Connect NC bond
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 8:23 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory was on the East Carolina University campus today to discuss his efforts to make college more affordable and education investments through the Connect NC bond
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 12:26 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory addressed members of the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) today at their 2016 Leaders Workshop.
Published: Monday, August 22nd, 2016 @ 7:20 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory's environmental agency awarded $127 million in loans and grants today that will help North Carolina towns pay for 70 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Published: Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 @ 5:59 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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State parks seeing record attendance in 2016
Published: Thursday, August 11th, 2016 @ 8:57 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory discussed his efforts to make college more affordable and the Connect NC bond during a visit with Chancellor Thomas Conway at Elizabeth City State University today
Published: Friday, August 5th, 2016 @ 4:31 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The success story of North Carolina's economy is in front of a world-wide audience, featured in a multi-page profile headlined North Carolina
Published: Thursday, August 4th, 2016 @ 10:11 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is congratulating five North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities for receiving national recognition for academic excellence, student activities, publications, alumni activity and athletics
Published: Sunday, July 31st, 2016 @ 12:15 am
By: McCrory Communications
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This morning marked the inaugural sale of the first $200 million of the $2 billion Connect NC bond to support investments in our state's education, parks, National Guard and water and sewer infrastructure introduced by Governor Pat McCrory and overwhelmingly passed by voters in March
Published: Friday, July 29th, 2016 @ 12:06 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, state legislators and agriculture leaders from throughout North Carolina today as he signed the Farm Act of 2016
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2016 @ 7:43 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, state legislators and agriculture leaders from throughout North Carolina today as he signed the Farm Act of 2016
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2016 @ 3:49 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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All three major bond rating agencies-Moody's Investor Services, Standard and Poor's and Fitch Ratings-have assigned an AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible, to North Carolina's first issuance of the $2 billion Connect NC bond
Published: Monday, July 18th, 2016 @ 12:16 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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