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Roy Asberry Cooper III (/ ˈkʊpər / KUUP-ər[1][a]; born June 13, 1957) is an American attorney and politician serving since 2017 as the 75th governor of North Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 50th attorney general of North Carolina from 2001 to 2017, and in the North Carolina General Assembly, in both the House ...
Jan 1, 2005 · Several North Carolina counties and towns were named for the colony's early governors. In 1712 Hyde County was named in honor of Edward Hyde , who served as governor from 1711 to 1712 and was a relative of original Proprietor Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon.
Most historians credit Governor Alexander Martin with suggesting that the site be named to honor Sir Walter Raleigh, the leader of England's early colonization efforts. The General Assembly met in Raleigh for the first time during 1794-95 and a capitol building was finished in 1796.
Jun 1, 2007 · Quick Facts. Name (Carolina) and Nicknames (The Old North State or The Tar Heel State) Printer-friendly page. State Names and Nicknames. by Steve Case, 2007. NC Government & Heritage Library. See also: Tar Heel. Carolina. The word Carolina comes from Carolus, the Latin form of the name Charles.
The history of Oakland, a city in the county of Alameda, California, can be traced back to the founding of a settlement by Horace Carpentier, Edson Adams, and Andrew Moon in the 19th century.
Sep 9, 2024 · Discover the rich history of Oakland, California, from its indigenous roots to its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Explore the city's cultural landmarks, social activism, and vibrant communities that define its identity as a dynamic urban center in the Bay Area.
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Named after Francis North, the first Earl of Guilford, the county was established so that the government could have tighter control in the Piedmont. The North Carolina Colonial Legislature split off parts of Orange County to centralize the government and court system of Guilford.
