This page includes information on the Division of Environmental Health, its employees and activities.

The abcpublicschools.org site is the web interface that contains information regarding North Carolina public schools, the Federal "No Child Left Behind Act" passed in 2002. It also details how often and in what grade children are tested on subject and include a link to the Proctor's guide. This site specifically addresses the accountablity in public schools. In addition, there are links to reports that document what schools in each county have been designated a school of excellence and therefore qualifies for more federal funding.

North Carolina Department of Agriculture Agronomic Division site providing users with information on soil testing, heavy metals, pH, soluble salts, soil acidity, soil fertility, plant nutrients, water quality, environmental protection, soil sampling, soil test reports, agronomic practices, stewardship, and online reports.

This is the Public Information Office's news release web page. This page has excerpts and links to current news related to the Department of Transportation.

This page contains links to the annual AYP reports, school improvement reports, and performance composite information.

In 1979 the State Data Center was transferred to the Office of the Governor where it was placed under the Office of State Budget and Management. The State Data Center program had been founded during the previous year as the result of a pilot study by the U.S. Bureau of the Census to examine ways the use of data and technical assistance could benefit state governments. North Carolina was among the first states to join this cooperative endeavor. The General Assembly then expanded the duties of the Office of State Budget and Management to include preparing and/or releasing the official demographic and economic projections for the state; coordinating the efforts of federal, state, and local governmental agencies in the collection of data and the development and analysis of statistics pertinent to state budgeting; and developing cooperative arrangements with federal, state, and local agencies to facilitate the exchange of data to support state budgeting. They were also charged with encouraging the use of this information by the general public.In subsequent years the Office of State Budget and Management continued as the lead agency for data projects, working in cooperation primarily with the U.S. Bureau of the Census; the Institute for Research in Social Science (IRSS), located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and the State Library. The IRSS was to address the specialized requirements of the academic community; the Office of State Budget and Management to serve the needs of governments and the private sector; and the State Library to provide support to both of the latter groups.The North Carolina State Data Center (SDC) specializes in disseminating and assisting with interpretation of decennial census data. It adds value to census data products by displaying tables, graphics, and reports specific to North Carolina.

This is the website of the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis. The mission of the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis is to enhance, facilitate, and promote the efficient, cost-effective development and use of geographic information in North Carolina. This is achieved through the creation, maintenance, and distribution of a statewide database of geographic information; the provision of geographic information systems services to organizations and individuals with interests in the state; and the coordination of activities related to geographic information and technology.

Statistical information used by the Department of Commerce to attract to new industries and encourage the expansion of existing industries. The statisics concern: employment, population, education, industrial profiles, intra-state comparisons, maps, and other related information.

This page contains a general list of the requirements for licensure, including the exam and its parts.

This page explains when a Capacity Use Permit is required and why.

This is the website for the DENR Division of Air Quality (DAQ). The DAQ works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health and benefit of all. DAQ has programs for monitoring air quality, permitting and inspecting air emissions sources, developing plans for improving air quality, and educating and informing the public about air quality issues.

Home page of the Data Services Unit in the Office of State Budget and Management. The Data Services Unit collects, produces, analyzes, organizes, disseminates, and explains strategically important statistical and other types of data produced by many North Carolina and U.S. government agencies. Data Services provides one-stop Web access to a large number of data items, extensive metadata, training, and data management tools. Many Data Services programs are either specifically mandated by state statute or established by federal-state cooperative agreements.

This is the website of DENR's Division of Coastal Management (DCM). DCM works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state's Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission.

This is the home page of the Disability Determination Service. It has links to explain the determination process, who is involved, and to help with career planning.

The State Demographics unit, of the State Data Center under the office of the Governor, is primarily responsible for producing population estimates and projections. The annual estimates of the population of North Carolina counties and municipalities are used in the distribution of state shared revenues to local governments.

Web site for the Division of Information Resource Management, which provides the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHS) leadership in the use of technology to meet business needs by planning, developing, and operating DHHS's automated systems.

Web site for the Division of Information Resource Management, which provides the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHS) leadership in the use of technology to meet business needs by planning, developing, and operating DHHS's automated systems.

This is the ITS page dealing with DNS registration. ITS maintains the primary DNS server for state agencies and other organizations that get their Internet access from ITS. This page contains instructions for registration and modification.

Under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services the Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing serves individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, their families, and the communities in North Carolina by enabling them to achieve equal access, effective communication, and thereby a better quality of life.

Under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assists citizens with disabilities in achieving independence and employment, through programs such as equipment loans, for assistive technologies and claims for disability benefit payments.

The Official North Carolina State E-Procurement web site is a gateway to information and services for Citizens, Businesses and Employees of North Carolina. The NC @ Your Service E-Procurement portal categorizes government information and services of the state of North Carolina so that you are able to locate what you want to do without knowing which government agency or organization is involved.E-Procurement (electronic procurement) purchasing system combines the use of Internet technology with procurement best practices to streamline the purchasing process and reduce costs. The project to implement this system is being undertaken in a collaborative partnership among the Department of Administration, the Office of the State Controller, and the Office of Information Technology Services. The entire State will benefit from the use of this enterprise system, which is consistent with my commitment to one North Carolina. The e-procurement system is being implemented through an innovative self-funding model that will be available to state agencies, K-12 schools, universities, and community colleges.The E-Procurement solution is operated like a business by the State with a collaborative inter-agency Management Committee responsible for governing it.

This is the home page for the NC Education Research Council. The North Carolina Education Research Council provides sound, unbiased, accessible, and timely research to support decision making on major policy issues by state and local education policy makers.

Web site for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Facility Services (DFS), which regulates medical, mental health and group care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. DFS also ensures that people are safe, and that the care in these facilities is adequate, as well as making certain that medical facilities are built only when there is a need for them.

This is the website for DENR's GIS information. This site contains up-to-date statewide geographic information system (GIS) layers and integrated data as a strategic resource for the State's citizens, industry, federal, state, and local governments.

A Foundation established for the receipt and distribution of a portion of the funds North Carolina receives as a result of the settlement of North Carolina v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al.

Governor Hunt, 1993-2001, began publishing a web page in ?. According to his web site, Governor Hunt viewed the his web pages as an opporutnity to be able to bring to your fingertips the opportunity to explore our great state. He intended that the webpage would enhance communication, encourage interaction with state government and provide information about many of North Carolina's treasures. People could find out a great deal of information on his efforts to build a better North Carolina, including improving our schools and the lives of North Carolina's children, promote volunteerism, fight crime, strengthen our economy and protect the environment. He also saw the web as an opportunity to solicit feedback to hear what people think! This website gave people the pportunity to share your ideas and concerns with the governor and get involved in making North Carolina even better.

This is the website of the Division of Water Quality. DWQ's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance North Carolina's water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement and excellence in public service.

This is the website of the Division of Water Quality. DWQ's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance North Carolina's surface water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement and excellence in public service.

This is the HIPAA home page. Its mission is to bring NC DHHS into HIPAA compliance with minimal material impact to operations and services while exceeding the standard of due care expected of health care agencies by the citizens of North Carolina.

This is the website of the North Carolina State Parks System (NCSPS). NCSPS exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.

This is the website of the North Carolina State Parks System (NCSPS). NCSPS exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.

This imagery covers portions of I-40 in Haywood County and portions of US 64 in Macoun County, North Carolina post Hurricane Ivan. NOAA imagery was acquired during a research effort for testing and developing standards for airborne digital imagery.

This Web site serves as a clearinghouse for publications produced by the Department of Health and Human Services and includes both forms and manuals.

The Enterprise Technology Strategies office (ETS) website has merged with the North Carolina Statewide Technical Architecture (NCSTA). You are now being redirected toward the http://wayback.archive-it.org/195/20050930063406/http://www.ncsta.gov/ website. In the 2004 Session of the General Assemby, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 991 which addressed many issues. One of the issues addressed was the abolishment of the independed Information Records Management Council, IRMC. As a result of the bill, the IRMC became part of Information Technology Services, Statewide Technology Architecture.

Kids page for the Department of Health and Human Services. Kids can learn about rabies and about ambulances at this fun web site. See a slide show, take a quiz, turn on the lights and buzzers in the ambulance.

The official site of the North Carolina Education Lottery.

This is the home page for the Board of Registration for Foresters. There is information about statutes, rules, code of ethics, continuing education, and more.

This is the home page for the Board of Registration for Foresters. There is information about statutes, rules, code of ethics, continuing education, and more.

The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is a partner for IT solutions for North Carolina. ITS is committed to working with our agency customers to develop an efficient, effective, customer-centric e-state. ITS can help business and government: promote the delivery of more effective and efficient services, provide increased accountability to citizens, offer easier access to useful information, enable enhanced participation in the democratic process, present new opportunities to encourage economic development improve society through telemedicine and distance learning.

The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is a partner for IT solutions for North Carolina. ITS is committed to working with our agency customers to develop an efficient, effective, customer-centric e-state. ITS can help business and government: promote the delivery of more effective and efficient services, provide increased accountability to citizens, offer easier access to useful information, enable enhanced participation in the democratic process, present new opportunities to encourage economic development improve society through telemedicine and distance learning.

The North Carolina Child Support Centralized Collections Payment Processing Center is dedicated to providing quality customer service to non-custodial parents and employers who need assistance with the child support payment process.

Under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina Division of Child Development is responsible for promoting high quality early childhood experiences by coordinating efforts with other agencies and organizations such as the Head start program, and by monitoring and licensing all child care programs in the state.

This site explains who is eligible for TRICARE coverage and what TRICARE actually covers.

Web site for the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. The North Carolina General Assembly created the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry in January 1996. This law outlines registration requirements for persons living in North Carolina, non-resident students and non-resident workers.

This site contains information about NC GILS and the guidelines established for NC.

This is the home page for the Medicaid Management Information System. This system will provide information for both providers and insured individuals regarding claims.

Founded in 1902, the North Carolina Museum of History encourages visitors to discover the past; to reflect on their own lives and their place in history; and to preserve state, regional, and local history for future generations.

This page contains links to the various rules including, the North Carolina Administrative Code, Filed Emergency Rules, Expiring Emergency Rules, Expiring Temporary Rules, Filed for Publication, and Rules Subject to Legislative Review.

The North Carolina Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) Training Institute is a service designed to offer a supervised community-based alternative to incarceration or potential incarceration primarily to individuals who are alcohol or other drug abusers, but also to individuals who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled and who are involved in crimes of a non-violent nature. This service provides a liaison between the criminal justice system and alcohol and other drug treatment and educational services. It provides screening, identification, evaluation, referral and monitoring of alcohol or other drug abusers for the criminal justice system.

NC-TOPPS is the program by which the North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS) measures outcome and performance for Substance Abuse and Mental Health consumers. NC-TOPPS captures key information on a consumer's current episode of treatment. NC-TOPPS aids in evaluation of active treatment services and provides data for meeting federal performance and outcome measurement requirements.

Web site for the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which is responsible to both the public and utilities and, by law (G. S. 62-2), must regulate in a manner designed to implement the policy of the State of North Carolina to: 1. Provide fair regulation of public utilities in the interest of the public. 2. Promote the inherent advantage of regulated public utilities. 3. Promote adequate, reliable, and economical utility service. 4. Promote least cost energy planning. 5. Provide just and reasonable rates and charges for public utility services and promote conservation of energy. 6. Assure that facilities necessary to meet future growth can be financed on reasonable and fair terms. 7. Encourage and promote harmony between utility companies and their customers. 8. Foster planned growth of public utility services. 9. Coordinate energy supply facilities with the state's development. 10. Cooperate with other states and the federal government in providing interstate and intrastate public utility service and reliability of energy supply. 11. Facilitate the construction of facilities in and the extension of natural gas service to unserved areas.

This web page houses the DHHS Nongovernmental Audit Confirmation Reports that are used to confirm the amount of financial assistance payments made to nongovernmental entities by the seven divisions and four offices within the N. C. Department of Health and Human Services that administer the programs through which these funds are awarded. These reports are used primarily by the independent auditors (CPAs) for the purpose of completing the "Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards" as required by OMB Circular A-133 and/or N. C. General Statute 143-6.1.

The zoo's photo galleries.

This is the website for DENR's Office of Organizational Excellence. Governor Hunt committed his administration to implementing "Organizational Excellence Principles" into North Carolina State Government as a way of "Reinventing Government". The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) became a pilot agency in this initiative. "Organizational Excellence Principles" encompass factors such as customer focus, continuous improvement, employee involvement and empowerment, teamwork, strategic planning and data-based decision making. Some of the tools we're using are -- brainstorming, flowcharts, workgroups, statistical tools, and decision-making by consensus.

This page contains links to the various rules including, the North Carolina Administrative Code, Filed Emergency Rules, Expiring Emergency Rules, Expiring Temporary Rules, Filed for Publication, and Rules Subject to Legislative Review.

This web site contains the official policies of the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE). These policies are intended to move us forward toward the full implementation of the Excellent Schools Act and The ABCs of Public Education and in keeping with the Board's mission and priorities. This process causes constant change, moving ever forward on the road to improving public education in the state. This online presentation of the NCSBE's policy is an electronic representation of the currently adopted policy manual, and was created to provide an easily accessible online reference, which can be updated as policies and procedures change. It does not reflect updating activities currently in progress, which have not received the NCSBE's approval.

In 1968, the growing need for a central computerized network for criminal justice information in North Carolina prompted an extensive survey by the Governor's Law and Order Committee. Their report led to the creation of the Police Information Network (PIN), under the North Carolina Department of Justice, in 1969 by the North Carolina General Assembly. PIN was given authority under North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 114 - 10 to accomplish the following: to maintain and control the access to information required for the performance of criminal justice duties to collect and correlate information regarding the administration of criminal laws to make analysis and comparisons of the data in cooperation with local, state and national criminal justice agencies In 1985, the Attorney General of North Carolina, head of the state's Department of Justice (DOJ), made PIN part of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The SBI is the law enforcement branch of DOJ. PIN was merged with the SBI's Identification Section and the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) was created. Further reorganization occurred in 2000 creating the Information Technology Division within the Department of Justice. In 2004, several units of DCI were consolidated into the newly formed SBI's Criminal Information and Identification Section. The actual central computer network is now maintained by the Information Technology Division. The SBI Criminal Information and Identification Section units include: AFIS and Technical Search Applicant/Concealed Handgun Permits Auditing CCH/Triple I Processing Data Processing Expungement Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry Training The primary purpose of this section is to serve as a central repository for criminal history record information. This information is reported to the section by all State law enforcement agencies when any subject is charged with a crime. All criminal, court and custody information is then combined into one criminal record and forwarded to the FBI. The section also processes concealed handgun permits, expungement orders for criminal records and non-criminal justice background checks. The section also serves as the central telecommunications center for the State - linking local, State and national criminal justice/law enforcement agencies for the purpose of collecting, storing and disseminating information to assist these agencies. This is accomplished through training and through auditing an agency's record keeping system. Areas evaluated include fingerprint reporting systems along with records entered, modified, cleared and cancelled in the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) network.

Home Page for NC Division of Criminal Information. In 1968, the growing need for a central computerized network for criminal justice information in North Carolina prompted an extensive survey by the Governor's Law and Order Committee. Their report led to the creation of the Police Information Network (PIN), under the North Carolina Department of Justice, in 1969 by the North Carolina General Assembly. PIN was given authority under North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 114 - 10 to accomplish the following: to maintain and control the access to information required for the performance of criminal justice duties to collect and correlate information regarding the administration of criminal laws to make analysis and comparisons of the data in cooperation with local, state and national criminal justice agencies In 1985, the Attorney General of North Carolina, head of the state's Department of Justice (DOJ), made PIN part of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The SBI is the law enforcement branch of DOJ. PIN was merged with the SBI's Identification Section and the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) was created. Further reorganization occurred in 2000 creating the Information Technology Division within the Department of Justice. In 2004, several units of DCI were consolidated into the newly formed SBI's Criminal Information and Identification Section. The actual central computer network is now maintained by the Information Technology Division. The SBI Criminal Information and Identification Section units include: AFIS and Technical Search Applicant/Concealed Handgun Permits Auditing CCH/Triple I Processing Data Processing Expungement Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry Training The primary purpose of this section is to serve as a central repository for criminal history record information. This information is reported to the section by all State law enforcement agencies when any subject is charged with a crime. All criminal, court and custody information is then combined into one criminal record and forwarded to the FBI. The section also processes concealed handgun permits, expungement orders for criminal records and non-criminal justice background checks. The section also serves as the central telecommunications center for the State - linking local, State and national criminal justice/law enforcement agencies for the purpose of collecting, storing and disseminating information to assist these agencies. This is accomplished through training and through auditing an agency's record keeping system. Areas evaluated include fingerprint reporting systems along with records entered, modified, cleared and cancelled in the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) network.

This page provides a list of the computing services offered by the Information Technology Services organization.

Website to enable North Carolina's State Chief Information Office to provide guidance for information technology throughout North Carolina state government.

The North Carolina State Data Center (SDC) is a consortium of state and local agencies established in cooperation with the US Bureau of the Census to provide the public with data about North Carolina and its component geographic areas. The SDC lead agency in North Carolina is located in the Data Services Unit, Office of State Budget and Management. The Data Services Unit provides extensive resources on the Web for retrieving statistical and related data.

The State Laboratory of Public Health provides certain medical and environmental laboratory services (testing, consultation and training) to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens.

Website of the State Property Office. Mission: Administer the acquisition and disposition of all state-owned land or any interest by deed, lease, easement, or allocation and manage the State's submerged lands, effectively. Maintain an accurate inventory of state lands and buildings.

Web site for State Health Plan, which Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, its mission is to available a plan exclusively for the benefit of its members. The State Health Plan will do the following to serve its members: Provide efficient claims management to maintain fiscal stability of the Plan. Provide health promotion and disease management programs that are responsive to changing health care needs. Negotiate and manage contractual relationships to obtain the greatest value from health care vendors, administrators and providers

The State Library of North Carolina's World Wide Web resources reflect the library's commitment to use the power of information to enrich the lives of the people of North Carolina. Our World Wide Web resources focus on services the library is uniquely able to provide to support the state's libraries, our state government agencies, the business community, genealogists and the blind and physically handicapped.

Allows registered users to access local teen pregnancy prevention program information.

As mandated by North Carolina law GS115C-102.6, North Carolina has developed a state educational technology plan to enhance teaching and learning within all its schools. In keeping with the North Carolina vision of building collaborative partners and leadership, a Media and Technology Advisory Committee provides the optimal medium for creating a system-level technology plan and for implementing a strong educational technology program. Planning is most effective when those responsible for the instructional program are involved in designing, implementing, and making decisions about administrative and educational technology. Students are more likely to be successful in achieving in-depth learning when the administrative and teaching staff and the community build a collective vision for technology that is connected to teaching and learning. The North Carolina Educational Technology Plan has been designed to reflect North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Excellent Schools, The ABCs Plus. To achieve the state education goal of First in America by 2010, the educational technology vision and recommendations will follow the recommendations by Governor Easley's Education First Task Force for the hallmarks of excellence, the strategic use of resources, and preparing graduates of North Carolina Schools. This will be done by supporting and enhancing the North Carolina State Board of Education?s strategic priorities of high student achievement; safe and orderly schools; quality teachers, administrators and staff; strong family, community and business support; and effective and efficient operations.

The NC SBI provides access to statistics collected and maintained by statute, on Traffic Law Enforcement through this Web site, where several traffic stop reports are available, available to the public 30 days after the close of the prior month.

This is the website of the DWM dealing with Underground Storage Tanks.

The North Carolina Vital Records Unit is responsible for registering all births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages, and divorces which occur in North Carolina, coding those events for statistical research purposes, maintaining the records properly, and locating and providing certified or uncertified copies of those records. The registration process involves a statewide system of hospitals, funeral directors, registers of deeds, local health department staff, and others who register vital events. Once vital events have been registered, the individual vital records are preserved in a secure environment. When appropriate, they are corrected, amended, or even replaced. Certified and uncertified copies are provided when requested for legal actions, passports, law enforcement investigations, child support enforcement, health-related research, and official identification. Standard fees authorized by law are charged for services

This is the website of the North Carolina Division of Waste Management (DWM). DWM regulates solid waste disposal, hazardous waste management, underground storage tanks and Superfund cleanups. DWM provides technical assistance to businesses, industries, local governments and citizens to help them reduce and better manage wastes. Their assistance helps protect and improve citizens' public health and the environment.

The mission of the Women's and Children's Health Section (WCH) is to assure, promote and protect the health and development of families with emphasis on women, infants, children and youth. WCH programs place a major emphasis on preventive health services beginning in the pre-pregnancy period and extending throughout childhood. The section also administers several programs serving individuals who are developmentally disabled or chronically ill.

This is the home page of the Department of Transportation's District 3 construction projects. The private company PBS&J is actively providing oversight support to NCDOT for various construction projects in this district and these projects are outlined on this website. The site is hosted by PBS&J.

The mission of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History is to collect, preserve, and utilize the state's historic resources so that present and future residents may better understand their history. To this purpose, the office safeguards the documentary and material evidence of past generations for the education of all citizens and the protection of their democratic rights. This is done through: Collecting, preserving, and managing archival materials; researching, writing, and publishing works on North Carolina history; identifying, protecting and enhancing historic properties and archaeological sites; preserving, interpreting and maintaining important state historic sites and landmarks; operating programs of technical, professional and financial assistance for private and public history projects; and collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts to educate the public about the state's past. The agency also provides leadership and assistance to encourage the stewardship of historic resources by government agencies, private individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

This is the website for the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program. The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program - formerly known as the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study (APES) - was among the first National Estuary Programs established by the US EPA in 1987. The mission of the APNEP is to identify, restore, and protect the significant resources of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system. The program focuses not just on improving water quality in the region's estuaries, but on maintaining the integrity of the whole system -- its chemical, physical, and biological properties, as well as its economic, recreational, and aesthetic values. Important components of the APNEP are the consideration of water quality, fisheries resources, land and water habitats, and the interaction of humans with the natural resources of the estuarine system.

Homepage for the North Carolina State Board of Elections

The mission of the Office of State Archaeology is to identify, protect, interpret, and enhance archaeological sites, while preserving and making available the material culture associated with archaeological sites in North Carolina, including those located underwater.

The Aycock Birthplace maintains and provides interpretive tours for the birthplace of Charles B. Aycock, who was born into a simple, rural home in 1859 and elected governor of North Carolina in 1900. Aycock dedicated his life to improving public education in the state.

replaced by http://www.nccob.org/

The official web site for the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Contains the history of all United States ships called North Carolina. North Carolina World War II memorial. In depth history of USS North Carolina, BB-55, and her participation in WWII. Complete list of officers and crew. Pictures and diagrams of the physical structure of a battleship.

This Web site is a resource for information pertaining to BEACON, a statewide collaborative effort to transform the way we do business in North Carolina by modernizing and standardizing key business processes in human resources, payroll, budget management, taxation, data storage and accounting.

The online Bentonville Battlefield Civil War Store sells Civil War memorabilia, publications, and other items. This online store is operated by the Bentonville Battlefield Historical Association, Inc. (BBHA) a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Division of State Historic Sites. All proceeds help to support this State Historic Site.

Homepage for the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy

Black Mountain Center provides services and supports to individuals and families affected by lifelong disabilities and by Alzheimer's Disease.

Broughton Hospital is one of four regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as a part of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services (MH/DD/SAS) within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to provide help and support to North Carolinians and their families suffering from mental illness. The Hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, approximately 35% of the State?s total population, as part of the State's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Bugfest, the nation's largest single-day bug event, is held annually at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Bugfest, the nation's largest single-day bug event, is held annually at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

This is the home page for the Department of Transportation's Rail Division. The Division is currently responsible for the existing railroad system and is working with local communities and host railroads to plan for future services that will meet the state's growing transportation needs.

The Caswell Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic and support services for people with mental retardation.

College Foundation of North Carolina is a nonprofit partnership between Pathways of North Carolina, College Foundation, Inc., and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. These organizations have broad expertise in helping students to prepare successfully for college and to find the best financial aid alternatives. Together, they provide a complete and comprehensive source of information - and real solutions - for students and their families.

Clearinghouse of state geographic information.

Check-It-Out (CIO) is a coordinated effort to loan assistive technology equipment to North Carolinians with disabilities, their families, and their service providers. The goal of this statewide network is to increase accessibility to adaptive devices by linking existing equipment loan programs via the World Wide Web. This site contains a database comprised of the loan inventories from participating programs. This site also contains information on assistive technology, a calendar of NC training events, and links to related web sites.

Cherry Hospital is a 284-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital serving the citizens of 33 eastern North Carolina counties. We are operated by the state of North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services.

The North Carolina Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) initiative is a project which will allow the sharing of information between state and local criminal justice agencies. The CJIN Study Committee was created during the 1994 Special Crime Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. This committee was tasked to accomplish a primary directive to identify strategies for developing and implementing CJIN. A consulting firm was contracted to perform this study which was presented to the committee in April 1995. A CJIN study objective was developed which summarizes how this network should be developed. The study objective proposes "to identify alternatives for development of a statewide criminal justice information network that will enable a properly authorized user to readily access and effectively use information regardless of its location in national, state, and local databases."

The home page for the Department of Commerce, which is North Carolina's lead agency for economic, community, and workforce development. The Department of Commerce concentrates its development efforts on: business development, travel and tourism, entertainment industries, community development, and workforce development and placement.

Web site for the North Carolina Division of Public Health's Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Program, which is working to reduce death and disabilities through education, policy change, and working with community partners to ensure a long, productive, and healthy life for all North Carolinians. Many of North Carolina's chronic disease and injury prevention programs are supported by grants from the US Department of Health & Human Services' Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant.

Web page for the Industrial Commission, which makes all rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of the Workmen?s Compensation Act: to examine employer?s records, to inspect and evaluate workplaces for safety and their potential occupational hazards, to adjudicate disputes between employers and employees, and to award compensation claims.

Homepage for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

Homepage for the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners

The Community Resource Information System (CRIS) helps local communities obtain information about state and federal government financial assistance programs and other services.

This is the website of the Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF). The CWMTF makes grants to local governments, state agencies and conservation non-profits to help finance projects that specifically address water pollution problems.

Web site for the Division of Community Assistance (DCA), which is a division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce. DCA assists local governments across the state with community development, economic development, smart growth management, and downtown revitalization. The Division provides this assistance through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the NC Main Street Program, and the Community Planning Program.

This is the North Carolina Division of Environmental Health website. The mission of the N.C. Division of Environmental Health is to safeguard life, promote human health and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education and above all, dedication to the public trust.

This is the website of the Division of Forest Resources (DFR). DFR is mandated and directed by Chapters 77, 113 and 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes and by Title 15, Chapter 9 of the North Carolina Administrative Code to protect, manage and develop the forest resources of the state. The processes used to accomplish this mandate involve management of existing resources, development and creation of new and better forests, and protection of these valuable resources.

This is the home page for the NC Department of Health and Human Services, which protects the public health, fosters self-reliance, and helps the vulnerable, by working in local offices, schools, and hospitals.

This website is a project of the Center for the Exploration of the Dinosaurian World, now being planned as a collaborative research venture by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University, both in Raleigh, N.C. The website has been established to present information about the unique fossil, reported in the April 21, 2000 issue of the journal Science. Research has revealed a heart that was more like that of a bird or a mammal than those of reptiles, adding substantially to evidence suggesting that at least some dinosaurs had high metabolic rates.

www.discovercraftnc.org offers traditional and contemporary crafts including Cherokee, Appalachian and coastal crafts of clay, glass, textiles, pottery, woods, baskets, decoys, jewelry and metal at museums, galleries, schools, guilds, and arts Centers in North Carolina and identifies classes, with suggested itineraries, special events, workshops, festivals and connections to accomodations for travelers.

www.discovercraftnc.org offers traditional and contemporary crafts including Cherokee, Appalachian and coastal crafts of clay, glass, textiles, pottery, woods, baskets, decoys, jewelry and metal at museums, galleries, schools, guilds, and arts Centers in North Carolina and identifies classes, with suggested itineraries, special events, workshops, festivals and connections to accomodations for travelers.

This is the website for the Division of Land Resources. The mission of the Division of Land Resources is to promote the wise use and protection of North Carolina's land and geologic resources through scientific investigations and maps of the NC Geological Survey, and through the mining, dam safety, and sedimentation control programs of the division's Land Quality Section. Public education in the earth sciences, and technical assistance in our regulatory programs, are essential elements of the mission.

This is the home page of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV provides motor vehicle services, promotes highway safety, and enforces motor vehicle laws.

Web Portal for the North Carolina Department of Administration ( NCDOA ), Created in 1957, the Department of Administration acts as the business manager for North Carolina state government. Fifteen individuals have served as secretary of the department since its creation. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property.

Home page for the North Carolina Department of Correction, which has as its mission to promote public safety by the administration of a fair and humane system that provides reasonable opportunities for adjudicated offenders to develop progressively responsible behavior.

This is the home page for the Division of Highways. This site contains travel information, construction updates, and engineering guidelines.

Under state law, the N.C. Department of Labor is responsible for promoting the health, safety and general well-being of more than 4 million workers. The laws and programs the department administers affect every worker--and virtually every person--in the state.

This is the website for the Department of Revenue. The Department's mission is to administer the tax laws and collect the taxes due the state.

This is the website of the Radiation Protection Section of DENR. Their mission is to 1) Reduce radiation exposure to the citizens and occupational workers of North Carolina; reduce radiation contamination to the environment and to protect all from radiation hazards, 2) Ensure all licensees and registrants have equal opportunity to comply with applicable regulations through education and guidance, 3) Attain self-sufficiency through the collection of licensing, registration and inspection fees, grants and the development and implementation of training programs all driven by responsible fiscal accountability, and 4) Provide employment that is rewarding through compensation, education and opportunity.

Web site that details the historic site comprised of the early home, factories, and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. His sons later founded The American Tobacco Company, the world's largest tobacco company. Duke and others helped create a market for Durham-area tobacco products that eventually would turn North Carolina into the heart of an international tobacco empire. Many profits were invested in land and industries but others were used for such humanitarian causes as Duke University, named for the family

Eat Smart, Move More...North Carolina is a statewide initiative that promotes increased opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating through policy and environmental change. Increasing public awareness of the need for such changes to support increased physical activity and healthy eating opportunities is an integral aspect of the initiative. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to promote healthy behaviors that reduce risks and prevent disease related to inactivity and unhealthy eating behaviors.

This is the website for the Office of Environmental Education. The Office of Environmental Education serves as a clearinghouse linking people to environmental education materials, facilities, programs and professionals across the state. Our staff serves all North Carolinians whether in the field of education, business, government, non-profit, or members of the general public.

This is the website for the Office of Environmental Education. The Office of Environmental Education serves as a clearinghouse linking people to environmental education materials, facilities, programs and professionals across the state. Our staff serves all North Carolinians whether in the field of education, business, government, non-profit, or members of the general public.

Web site for the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, which provides a challenging learning environment, which prepares each child for a meaningful and productive life in a changing world.

The State Energy Office administers programs and provides services to consumers and homeowners, business and industry, state and local municipalities and non profit organizations in all North Carolina counties. Our main areas of focus are energy efficiency and renewable energy; alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, energy emergencies and energy policy. Under the aegis of the Energy Policy Council, and guided by the State Energy Plan (PDF), the State Energy Office has been administered by the NC Department of Administration since October, 2000.

This is the website for the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). DENR is the lead stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of North Carolina's outstanding natural resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health. DENR also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DENR facilities and through the state's school system. Through its natural resource divisions, DENR works to protect fish, wildlife and wilderness areas. The agency's activities range from helping to make sure drinking water is safe to managing state parks and forests for safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences.

This is the website of DENR's Customer Service Center (CSC). The CSC is a single source of information for all of the Department's programs. The CSC offers a toll free telephone line that customers can call for information and assistance. The CSC also provides express permitting information, one stop permit coordination, and environmental assistance for small business.

Epidemiology is the branch of public health that works to understand the causes and effects of disease in communities. We look for ways to prevent or control those diseases and their negative effects on people and society. Epidemiologists study the factors and relationships that determine the presence, numbers, trends and distribution of diseases in communities and certain populations.

Epidemiology is the branch of public health that works to understand the causes and effects of disease in communities. We look for ways to prevent or control those diseases and their negative effects on people and society. Epidemiologists study the factors and relationships that determine the presence, numbers, trends and distribution of diseases in communities and certain populations.

The site hosts project management resources facilitated by the Enterprise Project Management Office of the State of North Carolina, whose mission is "to provide leadership for the improvement and expansion of Project Management throughout the Enterprise through coordination/communication, standardization/measurement and mentoring/coaching."

This is the website for the Environmental Sciences Section. The Environmental Sciences Section provides DWQ's Surface Water Protection Section with scientific and technical support required to regulate and manage water quality throughout North Carolina.

This is the North Carolina State Ethics Commission’s Web site. This site is currently under development and will be undergoing major changes over the next few months (as noted in February, 2007) as the Commission strives to provide public officials and members of the public they serve with information required by the State Government Ethics Act (“SGEA” or “Ethics Act”).

This is the Web site for Enterprise Technology Strategies, which provides leadership in information technology and telecommunications services to accomplish the directives formulated by the State CIO regarding state-level information technology strategies, plans, policies, and procedures. Working with state agencies, federal and local governments, citizens and private sector businesses, ETS helps the implementation of new technologies consistent with the state's enterprise approach.

Web site that represents a portion of the North Carolina's International Trade Division-through, which through two domestic and six foreign office locations-provides assistance to North Carolina businesses seeking to market their products in other countries. The International Trade Division offers North Carolina businesses export support services such as: counseling and referral, distributor and agency searches, trade events and trade shows, education and training, assistance finding export financing, and advocacy

Fit Together is an initiative to encourage healthier weight and lifestyles for North Carolinians.

Web site for the NC Office on Disability and Health (NCODH),which works to promote the health and wellness of persons with disabilities in North Carolina through an integrated program of policy, practice and research.

GACPD, an agency in the Dept. of Administration of the State of North Carolina, works with and for people with disabilities to protect and advance their rights, their dignity, and their opportunity to make choices.

This is the website for the North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS). NCGS examines, describes and maps the geology and mineral resources of the state and publishes reports and maps. The NCGS administers cooperative geologic and topographic map agreements with the US Geological Survey, other federal agencies such as the Minerals Management Service, and other state and local government agencies.

The NC Get a PC website is a website that allows state employees to purchase computers at a discounted rate from participating vendors. This is a voluntary approach for employees and vendors and does not involve any purchases through a government contracting process. The simplicity of this program creates a winning combination for all stakeholders and offers maximum flexibility for the buyer.

Web site for the Office of the Governor, which includes a photo gallery, press releases, a listing of Cabinet Secretaries, biographical information concerning the First Family, and other related items.

Web site for the Governor Morehead School, which provides educational opportunities for students with visual disabilities.

The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund was created by the General Assembly as one of 3 entities to invest North Carolina's portion of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. HWTF receives one-fourth of the state's tobacco settlement funds, which are paid in annual installments over a 25-year period. HWTF invests in programs and partnerships to address access, prevention, education and research that help all North Carolinians achieve better health.

Web site for Healthy Carolinians, which is a network of public-private partnerships across North Carolina that shares the common goal of helping all North Carolinians to be healthy. The basic philosophy of Healthy Carolinians partnerships is that communities should determine their own health priorities and direct solutions that will support good health and improve quality of life. Health happens where people work, play, learn, worship, and live. Healthy Carolinians works to attain its goals by promoting physical activity; improving nutrition practices, preventing tobacco use, improving access to health care, injury prevention programs, reducing substance abuse, and targeting health disparities in every community.

Web site which demonstrates that Governor Mike Easley declared September 2004 Healthy North Carolina Month in order to raise awareness about health issues and encourage North Carolina citizens to engage in healthy activities. All 100 counties participated by sponsoring prevention, wellness or fitness activities during September.

Web site for the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, which assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, and agencies of state and federal government in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology. The agency carries out state and federal preservation programs and is a component of the Office of Archives and History, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. The office serves as the staff of the state historic preservation officer, who is the Deputy Secretary for the Office of Archives and History, and as staff of the North Carolina Historical Commission in the review of state and federal development projects that might affect historic North Carolina properties.

The NC Immunization Branch exists to promote public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps. In 1994, North Carolina became a universal vaccine state, meaning it provides vaccines for all children from birth through 18 years of age. In 2001, the Branch incorporated an adult education component into the program to raise awareness of the agelessness of immunizations.

Web site used by the Business and Industry Division: The Business and Industry Division (B&I) leads North Carolina's business and industrial recruitment efforts. The Division's industrial developers work closely with other public and private development organizations to attract new industries to the state, by offering facility location services from initial contact, through site location, to future growth and expansion.

State of North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System

This is the Web site for the Enterprise Security and Risk Management Office (ESRMO), which provides leadership in the development, delivery and maintenance of an information security program that safeguards the state's information assets and the supporting infrastructure against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, damage or loss. The ESRMO supports a comprehensive statewide program that encompasses information security implementation, monitoring, threat and vulnerability management, and incident management. The ESRMO works with executive branch agencies to help them comply with security statutes, the statewide technical security architecture, security policies, industry best practices, and other regulatory requirements. Working with state agencies, federal and local governments, citizens and private sector businesses, ESRMO helps to manage risk to support secure and sustainable information technology services to meet the needs of our citizens.

This web page pulls together in one place, technology resources for teachers in North Carolina. It includes trip planners, links to educational sites as well as ConnectWorld Africa, a portal to educational resources relating to Africa

The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is a partner for IT solutions for North Carolina. ITS is committed to working with our agency customers to develop an efficient, effective, customer-centric e-state. ITS can help business and government: Promote the delivery of more effective and efficient services. Provide increased accountability to citizens . Offer easier access to useful information. Enable enhanced participation in the democratic process. Present new opportunities to encourage economic development Improve society through telemedicine and distance learning.

The Web site for the North Carolina State IT Procurement Office, with information regarding e-procurement, bids, and state IT contracts.

Web site for the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center, which is an 80 bed (70 beds for rehabilitation, 10 beds for detox/crisis recovery) residential treatment facility designed to meet the needs of alcohol and other drug dependent residents of the western counties of the State of North Carolina. JFK ADATC is a part of a continuum of care that begins with the area mental health programs, which serve as a single portal of entry. Treatment is available to any resident of our catchment area regardless of financial resources or insurance status.

Web site for JobLink Career Centers, which are facilities that provide job seekers, training seekers, and employers access to a variety of employment and training services.

Web site for the Division of Employment and Training, which administers a statewide system of workforce programs that prepare North Carolina?s citizens facing economic disadvantage, job loss, and other serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force. These programs provide high support training and other services that result in increased employment and earnings, increased educational and occupational skills, and decreased welfare dependency. The statewide system is designed to improve the quality of the workforce as well as the state?s competitiveness in a global economy.

Web site for the Division of Employment and Training, which administers a statewide system of workforce programs that prepare North Carolina's citizens facing economic disadvantage, job loss, and other serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force. These programs provide high support training and other services that result in increased employment and earnings, increased educational and occupational skills, and decreased welfare dependency. The statewide system is designed to improve the quality of the workforce as well as the state's competitiveness in a global economy.

LEARN NORTH CAROLINA, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, is a statewide network of educators using the power of the Internet to improve K-12 education in North Carolina. Our website offers a wide array of quality resources for K-12 classroom instruction and teacher professional development, all tied to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

Log Into North Carolina is an interactive data retrieval service containing historical information for over 900 data items and a variety of geographic areas within the state. Most data are available for the state and all 100 counties. Some items are available for municipalities. Others, especially census data, may be retrieved for tracts and townships. There is a definition for each data item to give the user some understanding of what the data mean. Other metadata provide information on the source and frequency of the information.

The Lieutenant Governor's Office website offers information about the history of the Lieutenant Governor?s office, official duties, a biography, and the Lieutenant Governor's top priorities. It also contains information on news pertaining to the office and links to North Carolina?s government agencies.

This is the Web site for the Mooresville Regional Office of the North Carolina Department of Enviroment & Natural Resources.

Web site for the Murdoch Center in Butner, North Carolina, which is an ICF/MR-certified facility and one of North Carolina's four Regional Centers operated by the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Murdoch provides comprehensive residential care for approximately 550 citizens from 18 counties in the state's Central Region.

Web site designed to help citizens make better food choices and to increase their activity levels.

This is the Web site for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, which is the largest natural history museum in the Southeastern United States.

Web site for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council), which is part of a national network of organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities. In each state, federal law (PL 106-402, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act or DD Act) creates a planning council, such as the DD Council, a protection and advocacy system, and a Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability Research, Education and Service. Together, these three organizations work to promote the "independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into the community" of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Web site NC-NET offers community college faculty in North Carolina a collaborative, statewide professional development system that is committed to sharing best practices, leveraging resources, and avoiding duplication. To encourage a comprehensive and balanced approach to professional development, NC-NET organizes its resources into six programmatic areas: 1) Teaching and Learning, 2) Discipline-Specific, 3) Career and Personal Development, 4) Technology in the Classroom, 5) Online Teaching, and 6) Serving Special Populations.

Website of the State Construction Office. Mission: To direct and guide the state's capital facilities development and management process. To effectively and efficiently manage the state?s capital improvement process to assure that improvements to the state's physical properties can be reasonably completed with the amount of money appropriated, and that improvements have been designed and constructed giving proper consideration to economy in first cost, maintenance cost, in materials, and type of construction.

Web site for the North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan, which pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, the State Health Plan?s mission is to make available health plan exclusively for the benefit of its members. The members of the State Health Plan are teachers, state employees, retirees, current and former lawmakers, state university and community college personnel, state hospital staff, and their dependents.

Web site for the North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan, which pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, the State Health Plan?s mission is to make available health plan exclusively for the benefit of its members. The members of the State Health Plan are teachers, state employees, retirees, current and former lawmakers, state university and community college personnel, state hospital staff, and their dependents.

The Web site for the North Carolina National Guard, providing emergency preparedness information, news, recruiting, and career information.