Hurricane season 2025 will mostly be more turbulent than it was in 2024. Here are 10 ways to be a head of the season. 1. Create an Emergency Plan 2. Build a Hurricane Emergency Kit Include: 3. Review Your Insurance Coverage 4. Protect Your Home 5. Know Your Evacuation Zone 6. Sign Up for Emergency…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — A cherished Wayne County tradition is entering a new chapter. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will now lead the beloved Taste of Wayne event, following a thoughtful transition from the United Way of Wayne County. This change marks a collaborative effort between two key community organizations…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s leading power transformer manufacturers, will invest $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, creating 330 new jobs. The expansion strengthens North Carolina’s…… read more »
Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, May 14, U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) has introduced House Resolution 404 to formally recognize National Salvation Army Week, observed from May 12 to May 18, 2025. The resolution celebrates the 160-year legacy of the Salvation Army’s humanitarian work across the United States and around the world. “The Salvation Army has…… read more »
Mount Olive, N.C. — The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball program proudly placed three student-athletes on the prestigious College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, recognizing their exceptional achievements both in the classroom and on the court. Redshirt sophomore Christopher Brown, junior Shane Peterson, and junior Shawn Wilson were each honored for their academic…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will temporarily take over leadership of child welfare services in Vance County beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2025, citing serious concerns about the county’s ability to provide adequate care and support to vulnerable children and families. The move, authorized under state law (N.C.G.S.…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. – In celebration of one of North Carolina’s most beloved traditions, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division has announced that all NC By Train passenger trains will make a stop in Salisbury on Saturday, May 17, to accommodate visitors traveling to the annual Cheerwine Festival. The announcement, made Monday by the NCDOT…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — on Monday, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), in coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies, has launched a statewide enforcement campaign this week to raise awareness and boost compliance with North Carolina’s Move Over Law. The campaign, running from May 12 through May 18, is aimed at educating motorists…… read more »
London, U.K. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), a U.S. Air Force veteran and vice ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, participated this week in a high-profile panel discussion at the London Defence Conference 2025. The panel, titled “Facing China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (CRINK),” focused on the growing threat these nations pose…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Thousands of residents in Goldsboro were unexpectedly left in the dark after an unusual intruder slithered into a Duke Energy substation and disrupted electrical service — a snake. According to officials with Duke Energy, the outage, which occurred recently in the early hours of the morning, was the result of a snake…… read more »
