Category Archives: National News
Olivia and Liam Remain America's Favorite Baby Names in 2024
Washington, D.C. - For the sixth year in a row, Olivia and Liam top the list as America's most popular baby names, continuing a trend that reflects parents' preference for timeless, familiar names. Th...
May 10, 2025
North Carolina School Officials Targeted in Extortion Attempt Linked to PowerSchool Data Breach
Raleigh, N.C. - Public school employees across North Carolina and staff at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) were targeted Wednesday morning in an extortion attempt by threat...
May 09, 2025
Frank Bisignano Sworn In as 18th Commissioner of Social Security
Washington, D.C. - Frank Bisignano, a prominent figure in the financial services industry, was officially sworn in today as the 18th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Bisignano...
May 09, 2025
Goldsboro's Aly's Memorial Garden Honored with Prestigious NC Main Street Award
Goldsboro, N.C. - A deeply meaningful project in downtown Goldsboro has received statewide recognition for its innovative approach to public-private collaboration. Aly's Memorial Garden, a tribute to ...
May 08, 2025
Mount Olive's Jackson Lahey Named AVCA All-American Honorable Mention
Lexington, K.Y. — (May 5) — University of Mount Olive junior setter Jackson Lahey has been named an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American Honorable Mention, marking j...
May 07, 2025
NC House Passes Parents' Medical Bill of Rights, Restoring Parental Consent for Minors' Medical Care
Raleigh, N.C. - In a 68-41 vote on Tuesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 519, also known as the Parents' Medical Bill of Rights, which seeks to reestablish the authori...
May 07, 2025
Seegars Fence Company Expands into Georgia, Led by Promising New Talent
Goldsboro, N.C.- Seegars Fence Company, a long-standing leader in the fencing industry across the Carolinas, is making a bold leap into new territory with the opening of its first branch in Augusta, G...
May 07, 2025
North Carolina Residents Urged to Obtain REAL ID Before May 7, 2025 Enforcement
Raleigh, N.C. - North Carolina residents are being reminded that beginning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card will be required to board domestic ...
May 06, 2025
NCDOT Releases Weekly Cash Watch Report to Promote Transparency
RALEIGH, NC - In a continued effort to maintain transparency and comply with state legislation, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) publishes its "Cash Watch Numbers" report each F...
May 06, 2025
Hurricane Preparedness Week Kicks Off: Officials Urge Readiness Ahead of Storm Season
North Carolina - As Hurricane Preparedness Week begins across the United States, emergency management officials and weather experts are urging residents in coastal and hurricane-prone areas to take pr...
May 06, 2025