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Governor Cooper highlights urgent funding needs during visit to Raleigh childcare center

By South Raleigh News | Jun 6, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Academically Based Child in Raleigh to observe child care practices and highlight the urgent need for funding early childhood education and child care. Accompanied by local officials and Smart Start leadership from Wake County, Cooper emphasized the importance of investment in these programs. Academically Based Child is a 5-star licensed child care center and NC Pre-K program provider.

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Jacob Cozart named finalist for Buster Posey Award

By South Raleigh News | Jun 6, 2024

NC State junior catcher Jacob Cozart has been recognized as a finalist for the Buster Posey Award, according to an announcement made by the Wichita Sports Commission.

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Courtney Gunter joins NC State women's golf as assistant coach

By South Raleigh News | Jun 6, 2024

NC State's women's golf team has appointed Courtney Gunter as an assistant coach, as announced by head coach Darby Sligh.

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NC State football intro video wins silver national Addy award

By South Raleigh News | Jun 6, 2024

NC State Athletics, along with Ryval Studios from St. Louis, has received a silver national Addy award for video editing.

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Spanish manufacturer Briolf selects Union County for first U.S plant

By South Raleigh News | Jun 6, 2024

BRIOLF USA LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of the family-run international industrial group Briolf, headquartered in Spain, will locate its first manufacturing center in the United States in Union County, creating 100 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $30.5 million in Monroe.

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Governor highlights need for increased funding at Wilmington preschool tour

By South Raleigh News | Jun 5, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured Creative Minds Preschool in Wilmington, visiting several classrooms to observe child care and educational activities. The Governor was accompanied by local officials and Smart Start leadership from New Hanover and Pender Counties as he emphasized the urgent funding need for early childhood education and child care. Creative Minds Preschool is a 5-star licensed child care center and NC Pre-K program provider.

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Nick Mathews earns PING honorable mention All-America honors

By South Raleigh News | Jun 5, 2024

NC State men's golfer Nick Mathews has been recognized as an honorable mention in the 2024 Division I PING All-American selections, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

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Attorney General launches online tool showcasing NC Department of Justice achievements

By South Raleigh News | Jun 5, 2024

Attorney General Josh Stein announced the launch of DOJ Delivers, an online tool designed to enable North Carolinians to view the work of the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) in their communities. This initiative aims to demonstrate how taxpayer investments are being utilized by the department.

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Grayson Murray remembered during Korn Ferry Tour event at Raleigh Country Club

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

The Korn Ferry Tour's recent stop at Raleigh Country Club was marked by the somber remembrance of Grayson Murray, who passed away on May 25. The event, held in Raleigh, North Carolina, where Murray was born, featured an honorary tee time on Sunday in his memory.

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North Carolina launches $120 million program against child hunger

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper, alongside Cindy Long, Administrator of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services, announced the launch of SUN Bucks, North Carolina’s latest food assistance program aimed at preventing child hunger. Governor Cooper acknowledged six philanthropic partners in North Carolina for their contributions to support SUN Bucks, joining leaders from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) and the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI).

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Sustainable packaging firm announces new facility creating 80 jobs in Greensboro

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

Clearly Clean Products, LLC, a packaging manufacturer, will create at least 80 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will expand its production capacity with a new manufacturing facility in the City of Greensboro.

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NC State tennis players earn spots on CSC academic all-district teams

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

NC State women's tennis players Gina Dittmann and Sophie Abrams have been recognized for their academic and athletic achievements.

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NC State faces Georgia in NCAA baseball super regional

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

NC State, ranked as the 10th national seed, is set to compete against seventh-seeded Georgia in a Super Regional series in Athens, Georgia.

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Judge strikes down parts of North Carolina's anti-abortion law

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

Attorney General Josh Stein issued a statement following Judge Catherine Eagles' order that struck down provisions in North Carolina’s anti-abortion law (SB20). The court found these provisions unconstitutional and concluded they made it more difficult for women to access medication abortion.

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Wolfpack achieves record academic progress rate with high scores across teams

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

NC State Athletics has achieved a significant milestone by recording the highest multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) in its history.

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Federal court overturns parts of North Carolina abortion ban

By South Raleigh News | Jun 4, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement today regarding a federal court decision that overturns parts of SB20, the abortion ban passed last year by North Carolina Republicans.

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NC State Football sells out season tickets for 2024

By South Raleigh News | Jun 3, 2024

NC State Football has achieved another milestone with the sellout of reserved season tickets for the 2024 season.

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Governor Cooper signs Senate Bill 542 into law

By South Raleigh News | Jun 3, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 542, titled "DOL Omnibus/Other Changes," into law today.

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High schoolers excel in statewide app development contest

By South Raleigh News | Jun 3, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the three winning teams from North Carolina high schools for the Fifth Annual Ready, Set, App! Competition. Eight student teams from across the state attended the final event to pitch their original apps to a panel of business and tech-industry professionals along with a live audience of family members, teachers, and peers.

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Wake County in May

By South Raleigh News | Jun 2, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Wake County that received two FDA inspections in May, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.