WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * The fund provides flexible loans to small businesses for both immediate economic needs and long-term rebuilding efforts in the Tar Heel State. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.5 million to Mountain BizWorks to bolster its new fund supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts throughout 28 counties in North Carolina. The fund, WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund (https://www.mountainbizwork more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Supports delivery of federally mandated education in 45 states, territories * * * The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses by supporting programs such more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Governor Roy Cooper attended a meeting for western local governments hosted by the North Carolina League of Municipalities and North Carolina Association of County Commissioners focused on discussing urgent needs to support ongoing recovery and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. "Today, I heard from municipal and county leaders from across Western North Carolina about their medium and long more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * Kevin O'Barr Will Serve as Commissioner of Labor Until Commissioner-Elect Farley is Sworn In * * * Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O'Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O'Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January. "Kevin O'Barr's background, experience and deep knowledge of the Department of Labor will help ensu more PR