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RALEIGH, N.C. — After learning that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Pat McCrory’s aid request to help eight coastal counties recover from last month’s flooding, the governor has announced he will appeal the decision. “We will appeal this denial and I implore Administrator (Craig) Fugate and his staff to re-examine the damage estimates that were submitted,” said Governor McCrory. “Based on FEMA guidelines, we believe the damage estimates submitted are indeed eligible…
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Thanksgiving Solid Waste Office – closed Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27. Landfill – closed Thursday, November 26. Convenient Centers – operating a regular schedule. Garbage Collection – Thursday, November 26 collections will be rescheduled to Saturday, November 28. Christmas Solid Waste Office – closed Thursday, December 24 through Monday, December 28. The office will reopen on Tuesday, December 29. Landfill – closed Thursday, December 24 through Saturday, December 26. The landfill will reopen…
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RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Board of Elections recently released a new public service announcement regarding voter ID requirements set to begin in 2016. Ads are slated to run on television and radio through the 2016 Election Cycle. “We are thrilled to extend our outreach efforts to television and radio,” said Executive Director Kim Westbrook Strach. “With the municipal elections behind us, now is the right time to spotlight voter ID requirements and exceptions.” Bring…
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LELAND, NC — Beginning on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, the Town of Leland begins a four-day public workshop to consider updates to the Town’s 2009 Master Plan. “We’re fortunate to live and work in a region that’s among the most appealing in the coastal Carolinas,” says Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman. “And we want to make sure we’re positioning ourselves to face the challenges and to leverage the opportunities of what comes next. This is the…
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Volunteerism is an important part of the fabric of American society, and it is important that we recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty in giving back to our community. I have the privilege of serving of the Governor’s Commissioner for Volunteerism & Community Service, which administers the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards program. If you know someone who is worthy of this recognition, please nominate them! The awards program, created by…
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