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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 8h

Please make sure emergency alerts are on and you are paying attention to local weather forecasts.

Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 8h

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect though Saturday evening for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, and a Flood Watch is in effect for the Outer Banks and parts of Carteret County from this evening through Sunday morning.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 8h

North Carolina, heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in eastern parts of the state tonight into this weekend.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 10h

Today is World Mental Health Day. Please know that it’s OK to ask for help when you need it. If you need crisis support, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Call or text 988.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 13h

NC DHHS helps North Carolinians with disabilities achieve their goals of employment and independence, and I am grateful for its work as we recognize 80 years of October as National Disability Awareness Month.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 13h

Too often, people with disabilities get counted out – to their detriment and ours. We all benefit when people get a chance to live up to their full potential, so we must invest in every person to set them up for success.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 15h

North Carolina is a leader in life sciences, and we are leading the charge in vaccine manufacturing. The flu vaccine we received was manufactured by Seqirus, just down the road in Holly Springs.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 15h

North Carolina has been home to too many tragic reminders of the need to invest in mental health resources. A well-functioning mental health care system that gets people the treatment they need to stay healthy keeps us all safe.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s keep working together to keep people healthy and all of us safe.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 1d

North Carolina has made bipartisan progress in recent years investing in behavioral health, including support for mobile crisis teams, crisis receiving teams, crisis stabilization beds for children, and reentry support for people leaving prison.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 1d

As already the largest biotech employer in the state, Biogen continues to invest in the future of North Carolina with an additional $2 billion commitment. Thank you for continuing to be a part of our success story.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 3d

We honor those killed by recommitting ourselves to the living and the work of repairing the world. And we continue to pray for the immediate and safe return of the 48 people still held hostage and for a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 3d

Two years ago, Hamas’ acts of unspeakable violence took 1,200 lives from us.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 4d

North Carolina’s diversity is our strength, and our state is more joyful and strong thanks to the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino North Carolinians.

Happy Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month!

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 4d

It was an honor to induct these North Carolina sports legends into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine:

⚽Heather O’Reilly
🥍Jenny Levy
🏈Torry Holt
⚾Elliott Avent
🏀LeVelle Moton
🏒 Jordan Staal

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 4d

Vaccinations are a key tool for keeping North Carolinians healthy during cold and flu season. NC DHHS Secretary Sangvai and I got our flu shots last week, and we encourage everyone who can to do the same.

If you have questions, please talk with your health care provider.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 4d

I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work on real solutions that make North Carolina families safer.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 7d

Everyone deserves to be and feel safe in their daily lives. We can and must do more to keep North Carolina safe. youtu.be/AAmVa3tzXrI?...

House Bill 307

YouTube video by Governor Josh Stein

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 9d

To all across North Carolina observing Yom Kippur – G’mar chatima tova. May you have a peaceful, prayerful, and meaningful fast, and may you be inscribed into the Book of Life.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 9d

I am relieved to hear FEMA say operations will not be impacted by the government shutdown, and I call upon the administration to grant an exception for all WNC recovery-related efforts.
We cannot afford for dysfunction in Washington to disrupt this critical work.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 9d

I am grateful to the dedicated public servants and partners who have worked incredibly hard over the past year to rebuild and strengthen infrastructure that keeps western North Carolina moving.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 9d

It was a pleasure to welcome the Governor’s Council of Hispanic and Latino Affairs to the People’s House to celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 10d

He is a true public servant, and I wish him a joyful retirement. Under his leadership, with 97% of once-damaged state-maintained roads reopened, North Carolina is looking so much better than it did one year ago. Thank you, Secretary Hopkins.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 10d

I asked him to delay his retirement at the end of last year to help steer us through the early phases of Hurricane Helene recovery, and I am so grateful he did.

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 10d

After serving the state for more than 30 years, NC Department of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins worked his final week on the job last week.

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