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National News -- Federal officials have confirmed parasites in salad mix that Fresh Express sold to McDonald’s and other unnamed companies. Almost 300 people in 15 states, are confirmed infected.
RALEIGH -- PRESS RELEASE -- July 31, 2018 Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 13 Western North Carolina counties that were affected by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in May.
RALEIGH -- Email Initiative Underway to Reach All those who May be Eligible
ASHEVILLE -- Public housing ban on smoking and vaping begins on Tuesday, local and nationwide. Included housing areunits, indoor common areas, housing offices or within 25 feet of those buildings. Below is information and the link to the federal government hud website. Asheville Housing Authority went smoke-free in all its units at the beginning of July.
RALEIGH -- North Carolina State Highway Patrol announced that it is working together again with the IACP in the Drive to Save Lives Campaign on the North Carolina Department of Public Safety website.
Raleigh -- PRESS RELEASE - Environmental Quality Jul 24, 2018 The State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved $100.4 million in loans and grants that will help North Carolina local governments pay for 34 drinking water and wastewater projects.
RALEIGH -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Fayetteville Man Sentenced for Felon in Possession Charge
Raleigh -- PRESS RELEASE -- July 20, 2018 State health officials are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses following the death of a North Carolina resident from West Nile virus infection last week. This is the state’s first death from and first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2018.
