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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Carolina Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Florence, flooding and winds that began on Sept. 14, 2018. 

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Walmart in Clinton

RALEIGH, N.C. – Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart in Clinton Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Surf City Lowe’s in Hampstead

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Surf City Lowe’s in Hampstead from Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Walmart Supercenter in Southport

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart Supercenter in Southport Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Walmart Supercenter in Wilmington

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart Supercenter in Wilmington Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.

Department of Commerce Declares NC Fishery Disaster Due to Hurricane Florence

Today, US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross granted Governor Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration related to damage to North Carolina’s marine fishing industry in Hurricane Florence.

Jamie Cobb Named Superintendent at Greene Correctional Institution

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Jamie Cobb as the superintendent at Greene Correctional Institution in Maury.

David Millis Named Administrator at Craven Correctional Institution

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named David Millis as the administrator at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro. Millis moves to the medium custody facility after spending about 1½ years as the superintendent at Hyde Correctional Institution. 

Benita Witherspoon Named Warden at North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Benita Witherspoon the new warden of the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh.