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Dear Friends,
I hope my message finds you and your family healthy and well.
Please share our newsletter so your friends and family can stay up to date with the latest news, information, and resources relevant to the Cooper Administration.
Stephanie Pigues
Office of the Governor
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Governor Cooper Visits Storm Damaged Areas After Tropical Storm Fred
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Governor Roy Cooper surveyed flood damage from Tropical Storm Fred last Thursday, August 19, visiting the Town of Canton and the community of Cruso in Haywood County.
“People in western North Carolina were hit hard by Tropical Storm Fred and we’re committed to providing all of the available resources to get them the help they need,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Our prayers are with everyone who has been impacted by this storm.”
Governor Cooper issued a State of Emergency last Wednesday to activate the state’s emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
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HOPE Program tops $342 million in rent and utility payments for North Carolina families
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HOPE Program still accepting applications for emergency rental assistance
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The N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has distributed more than $342 million in rent and utility payment to 96,944 North Carolina households since opening last fall. The HOPE Program now ranks #2 in the nation for number of households served and North Carolina ranks #6 for spending of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program money, which is funding the current phase of the program. The HOPE Program supports housing stability during the pandemic by preventing evictions and utility service disconnections.
“HOPE has kept nearly 97,000 North Carolina families safe in their homes with the lights on during the pandemic,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “But many people are still struggling financially because of COVID-19, and I encourage those who need help to apply now.”
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives low-income households a discount on internet services so they don’t have to decide between purchasing broadband and other necessities as they work and learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, opened for enrollment on May 12, 2021.
Households may receive a discount of up to $50 a month for their internet bill. That rises to $75 a month for broadband service on tribal lands. Households may also receive $100 to buy a laptop, desktop or tablet through their internet provider.
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Film Production in North Carolina Reaches New Investment High
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Local businesses among the many beneficiaries from the $409+M to be invested in NC in 2021
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Filmmakers producing projects in North Carolina are on track to invest a record amount of money in the state in 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced last week during a press conference at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington. The spending amount of $409 million is the largest tally seen in the state since the creation of the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant in 2014. Combined, these productions will create more than 25,000 job opportunities for North Carolina’s highly skilled film professionals and background talent.
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North Carolina honors 64 drinking water treatment plants
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The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 64 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2020. The division’s Public Water Supply Section awarded the facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award, which is part of a state effort to enhance the performance of existing surface water treatment facilities.
In 2020, the state recognized 13 facilities with the “Gold Star” honor, which is an award for systems that have received the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award for 10 consecutive years.
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State Agencies Team Up for Labor Day Weekend Campaign
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N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Mothers Against Drunk Driving North Carolina will continue their combined campaign, "On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive" with events and safety checkpoints throughout the state on Labor Day Weekend.
The multi-agency safety initiative works to reduce alcohol-related incidents on the state’s roadways and waterways, both of which see increased traffic during holidays.
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NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Theatre Now Open
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The refurbished WRAL 3D Theater at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences reopened to the public on Friday, August 13.
Four short nature films are on the schedule for showings Friday through Sunday, including old favorites “Tiny Giants” and “Great White Shark,” as well as new offerings “Incredible Predators” and “Volcanoes.” Recent Theater upgrades include an all-new sound system and 4K laser projector, making the 3D experience better than ever.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click the link below.
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