Category Archives: National News
Hurricane Season Begins Sunday: Be Aware and Be Prepared
Goldsboro, N.C. - Hurricane season officially begins Sunday, June 1, and state and local officials are urging residents to take steps now to ensure they are prepared for whatever the 2025 Atlantic hur...
May 29, 2025
In Honor and Remembrance: A Grateful Nation Reflects This Memorial Day
Goldsboro, N.C. - Each year, on the last Monday of May, Americans pause to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country. Memorial Day, roo...
May 26, 2025
Black Coating on Your Plants? Sooty Mold May Be the Culprit
By Jessica Strickland, Agriculture Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionWayne County — (May 24) — If you've recently noticed a black, soot-like substance covering the leave...
May 24, 2025
Preserving the Legacy of the Old West: Wild Bill's Western Town in Smithfield, NC, Needs Your Help
Smithfield, NC - Tucked away in rural North Carolina lies a treasure trove of American history, grit, and cinematic charm: Wild Bill's Western Town. Once a bustling replica of an Old West frontier tow...
May 23, 2025
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact: NC Celebrates Top Volunteers of 2025
Raleigh, N.C. - In a celebration of service and selflessness, 20 individuals and two organizations from across 21 North Carolina counties were honored with the 2025 Governor's Medallion Award for Volu...
May 23, 2025
Heading Out This Memorial Day Weekend? Here's How to Travel Safely
Goldsboro, N.C. - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies for vacations, family gatherings, and holiday events. But with the unoffic...
May 23, 2025
Emergency Prescription Program Winding Down as Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues
Raleigh, N.C. - The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), a critical lifeline for uninsured residents affected by Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025, state officials ann...
May 22, 2025
"Two Wheelers for Tommy" Rolls Into Its Fourth Year, Honoring a Beloved Community Member with Every Ride
Goldsboro, N.C. — On Sunday, in a small town with a big heart, an annual event has become much more than a community gathering - it has become a living legacy. Now in its fourth year, Two Wheele...
May 20, 2025
'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Underway Across North Carolina Ahead of Memorial Day
Raleigh, N.C. - As Memorial Day approaches-a time when traffic volume typically spikes due to holiday travel-North Carolina officials are urging all drivers and passengers to buckle up. The Governor's...
May 20, 2025
Governor Stein Proposes $891 Million Boost for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina
Union Mills, N.C. - On Monday, Governor Josh Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills today to propose an additional $891 million in state funding aimed at accelerating recovery efforts in western ...
May 20, 2025