WILMINGTON, N.C. – North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley celebrated exceptional workplace safety achievements among Wilmington-area businesses during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College. The ceremony, co-hosted with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, recognized companies that have demonstrated unwavering…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has launched comprehensive operational changes at driver license offices statewide to protect customers from prolonged sun exposure and uncomfortable waiting conditions during the summer heat wave. The immediate implementation of these customer comfort measures aims to streamline service delivery while ensuring clients can…… read more »
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — In a thrilling turn of events, Katienne Shoemaker of Fayetteville has won a staggering $250,000 prize with a $3 Powerball ticket. The lucky ticket, purchased from the Food Lion on East Cumberland Street in Dunn, has changed Shoemaker’s life forever. As she matched the numbers on four white balls and the red…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 30-year-old woman and her two young children who were last seen more than two weeks ago. Jasmine Nicole Wilson was last seen at the Irish Inn on June 10 at approximately 9 a.m., according to the Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Mt. Olive Pickle Company marked a significant milestone in its nearly century-long history with the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Pickle Parlor located at 109 N. Center Street Mount Olive, NC, celebrating both the company’s growth and its deep community roots. CEO and President Bobby Frye, a fourth-generation family member…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., P.A., a certified public accounting firm specializing in tax advisory and consulting services, officially celebrated the opening of its new Goldsboro office with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. The new office, located at 914 East Ash Street directly across…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A wave of community spirit swept through Wayne County last week as 135 volunteers donated 306 hours of their time during the annual Day of Action, a United Way initiative that mobilized residents to tackle local improvement projects across the region. The coordinated effort, which culminated on June 20, saw volunteers…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County has joined forces with the Goldsboro Elks Lodge to provide essential support for local veterans. Through this new partnership, the organizations will distribute Welcome Home Kits as part of United Way’s Recovery Voucher Program, helping veterans transition into stable housing. Kits Provide Essential Household Items The Welcome…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein announced today that BuildOps, Inc., a veteran-owned software company serving commercial trade contractors, will create 291 new jobs in Wake County as part of its plans to establish a new operations hub in Raleigh. The company will invest $771,200 in the project, significantly expanding its presence in the U.S.…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — With temperatures in Goldsboro soaring well above seasonal norms this week, local officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay cool, hydrated, and safe. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults,…… read more »
