Press Releases

Hospitality industry uses COVID-19 recovery funds to help fill jobs, leading to over 680,000 applications

A workforce recruitment campaign designed to fill post-pandemic vacancies at restaurants and hotels has now led to 687,084 total applications started through the Serving Careers website.

Pandemic Recovery Focus Groups Reveal Lessons Learned for the Next Crisis

The North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) and the ncIMPACT Initiative at the UNC School of Government have released the findings from a statewide series of pandemic recovery focus groups.

Wheelchair-Accessible Van Helps More People Explore Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is welcoming more people to its Mile High Swinging Bridge thanks to the purchase of two vehicles that can accommodate visitors in wheelchairs, or those with other mobility challenges.

COVID-19 Recovery Funds Provide Scholarships for Disabled Veterans and Military Families

Applications have reopened for the NC Patriot Star Family Recovery Scholarship, which provides up to $6,500 per semester to help military and veteran families, and disabled veterans, afford higher education.

Many Businesses Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Plagued by Pandemic Disruptions

Four years after the pandemic began, North Carolina businesses are feeling optimistic about the future, but many still face lingering COVID-era challenges such as supply chain issues and difficulty finding workers.

Pandemic Recovery Focus Groups Seeking Participants

The North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) and the UNC School of Government’s ncIMPACT Initiative have partnered to engage focus groups in 16 regions of the state spanning all 100 counties.

Pandemic Recovery Program Helps Teachers Pay and Prep for Licensure Exams

A financial relief program that helps cover the cost of state-required teacher license exams has now helped more than 3,500 people on their path to the classroom.

Highway Patrol Can Track 911 Callers and Troopers After Statewide Communications Upgrade

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) can now immediately track your call with GPS and pinpoint the nearest trooper, after an upgrade to the agency’s statewide computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system.

NC Pandemic Recovery Office Launches Business Survey to Measure Progress and Strengthen Economic Future

Today the North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) released the first in a series of online surveys to over 10,000 businesses, seeking feedback on the unique challenges, opportunities, and economic conditions that business leaders experience at the local level.

NC Pandemic Recovery Office Marks Three-Year Anniversary

While every major emergency declaration for COVID-19 has now ended, the work at the North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office remains vital to an equitable and resilient recovery.