Goldsboro, NC — Daniels & Daniels Construction Company (D&D) has just received the Construction Management Division’s highest national honor for safety—the #1 ranking at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) convention in Columbus, Ohio. This is no ordinary safety award; the National Construction Safety Excellence Awards identify firms that go beyond the call of…… read more »
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Building Safe and Leading Strong: Daniel & Daniels Tops National Safety Rankings
Goldsboro Businesses Being Honored for Outstanding Workplace Safety
Goldsboro, N.C. – A group of select Goldsboro-area businesses will be honored this week for their dedication to workplace safety at the North Carolina Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet. The banquet, which will take place on Wednesday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m., will be held at the Walnut Creek Country Club,…… read more »
Goldsboro City Council Selects Matthew Livingston as City Manager
Goldsboro, NC — The Goldsboro City Council officially appointed Matthew Livingston as the new city manager following a unanimous vote. Livingston, who has served as interim city manager since February 2024, first came to the city in June 2022 as assistant city manager. The appointment came after a rigorous executive search process led by Developmental…… read more »
Mount Olive Women’s Track & Field Shines with Multiple Victories at Trojan Relays on Senior Day
Mount Olive (April 12th) — The University of Mount Olive women’s track & field team had a strong performance at the Trojan Relays on April 12, with five victories on Senior Day at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex. Key highlights include: Other notable performances include: The team will next compete at the App State…… read more »
Business Leaders Share Wisdom at University of Mount Olive’s Executive Roundtable
MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive Tillman School of Business welcomed an inspiring Tillman Executive Roundtable, a distinguished list of business titans who have left an enduring mark on local as well as national businesses. Hosted by a captivated student body, faculty members, and local community members in the historic Rodgers Chapel,…… read more »
Tax Extension–You Have Time to do Your Taxes
Statewide — Taxpayers in some southeastern states have been provided with more time to submit their 2024 federal tax returns, thanks to a recent deadline extension by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Due April 15 originally, the new deadline is now May 1, 2025, for those in the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane…… read more »
Grab Your Gloves and Make a Difference: NCDOT Kicks Off Spring Litter Sweep
Statewide, NC — Spring is in the air and so is the call to action for a cleaner North Carolina! This Saturday, April 12, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) kicks off its Spring Litter Sweep for another year, summoning volunteers from across the state to roll up their sleeves and help pick up…… read more »
SSA Launches Enhanced Fraud Prevention Tools for Telephone Claims Ahead of April Rollout
Washington, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is closer to upgrading its services and safeguarding public benefits after rolling out advanced fraud prevention technologies for telephone-filed claims. Americans can begin filing all types of Social Security claims by phone starting April 14, 2025, with new added security features designed to better safeguard beneficiaries while…… read more »
2025 International Festival Completed
Goldsboro, NC – Monday, marks the day culture was heard all over the community! Wayne Community College’s Cultural and Global Education Committee hosted an International Festival with participation from WCC’s Multicultural Club, Global Scholars, and English as a Second Language (ESL) students, along with other local organizations. There was music, “Around the World” table displays…… read more »
Mount Olive Baseball Splits Doubleheader at Shorter, Eyes Postseason Seeding
ROME, GA (April 12) –The University of Mount Olive baseball team split a doubleheader against Shorter on April 12 in Conference Carolinas play. Despite losing 2-1 in Game 1, the Trojans bounced back with a 6-1 victory in Game 2. In Game 2, Lucas Glover pitched a strong 7 innings, allowing one earned run and…… read more »
