Thank you to @NC_Governor, Gov-elect @JoshStein_, members of the NC Congressional delegation and NCGA, and local leaders for joining me today to discuss WNC disaster assistance. The road to recovery will be a long one, and we must all work together to help make WNC whole again. #ncpol
Macon County is one of the counties in NC hit hard by Hurricane Helene. Their State Senator, Kevin Corbin (R) has an important message to share (posted on Facebook). Please repost as appropriate @SenBergerPress @adhildebrand @DanBlueNC
@NCCommerce@NC_Governor@EDPNC@VisitNC Woohoo! N.C. Cities lead in the way - 7 of the top 10 counties are anchored by Metro Mayor cities! Nearly 50% of the entire state’s tourism revenue comes from these 7 urban counties! As cities go - so goes N.C.
2023 was a record-breaking year for tourism in North Carolina! Visitors spent $35.6 billion on trips to and within the state, with visitor spending increasing in 98 of NC’s 100 counties.
Details: https://t.co/jHetGwYdcv
#VisitNC
Today, Gov. Cooper announced a $242 million grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in Wilmington. @POTUS's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to invest in North Carolina’s infrastructure and move our state forward.
Replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is an important investment in Wilmington's infrastructure & shows how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is benefiting North Carolina. I’m grateful to city and county officials, including Mayor Saffo, for their partnership in this project.
All aboard Investing in America 🚅 Today, Gov. Cooper joined USDOT @SecretaryPete for the groundbreaking of the S-Line Project, a project that will help revitalize the Southeast Corridor of passenger rail.
Bob Poole from Reason Institute tells #Transpo2024 Summit that gas tax is beginnng to decline (electric and efficient vehicles) - need new money for transportation
On behalf of the Metro Mayors, I invite the thoughts and prayers of North Carolinians for the City of Charlotte, these fallen officers and their families, for the recovery of those wounded, and for their colleagues & loved ones.” -Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo & Metro Mayors
“Four officers were shot and killed in the line of duty in Charlotte yesterday and four others were injured. This serves as a painful reminder that our officers put their lives on the line every day to protect the public safety. 1/3
NCEM Director William Ray, MPH has placed the State Emergency Operations Center at an Enhanced Watch Status ahead of the weather system expected to impact North Carolina tonight and tomorrow.
Thanks to @POTUS we've so far announced the FIRST high-speed rail projects in American history & launched new passenger rail nationwide. We're getting people and goods where they need to go and creating good-paying jobs. https://t.co/7n86QGRjEJ
@VaughanNancy Mayors all across our state offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Greensboro Police Officer. Our hearts and prayers are with them, the Greensboro Police Dept., Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan and the entire Greensboro community.