Category Archives: National News

Health Officials Monitor Pertussis Trends as Cases Begin to Decline
Goldsboro, NC - Health departments across the country are closely monitoring elevated cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, following a nationwide spike earlier this year. Although rec...
Curtis Media May 12, 2025

Congressman Don Davis Announces Mobile Office Hours in 19 Counties Across Eastern North Carolina
Goldsboro, N.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) has announced that his district staff will host Mobile Office Hours in 19 counties across North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District from May 12 ...
Curtis Media May 12, 2025

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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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 ...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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 ...
Curtis Media May 06, 2025


