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 »
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Congressman Don Davis Joins Global Security Panel at London Defence Conference 2025
Wildlife vs. the Grid: Snake Shuts Down Power in Goldsboro
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 »
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Wayne County Through Tuesday Morning
Wayne County, N.C. – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Wayne County, effective from 4:30 a.m. Monday and remaining in effect through Tuesday morning. Forecasters are warning residents to prepare for the possibility of flash flooding as a slow-moving weather system brings rounds of heavy rain to eastern North Carolina.…… read more »
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 recent data indicates a downward trend in preliminary case reports, health experts continue to urge caution and emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially for the most vulnerable.…… read more »
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 to May 16. These sessions aim to assist residents with navigating federal agencies and to provide a platform for constituents to express their concerns on…… read more »
NCDOT Publishes Weekly Cash Watch Report to Promote Transparency
Raleigh, N.C. — In a continued effort to maintain transparency and comply with Session Law 2019-251 enacted by the N.C. General Assembly, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) releases its “Cash Watch Numbers” report each Friday, offering a weekly snapshot of the department’s expenditures and cash flow. The report, which is publicly available on…… read more »
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. The Social Security Administration (SSA) released the 2024 list of the top 1,000 baby names just ahead of Mother’s Day, marking an…… read more »
Goldsboro Merchants Kick Off National Small Business Week with Annual Breakfast Celebration
Goldsboro, N.C. — National Small Business Week is in full swing in Goldsboro, where local merchants kicked off the celebration earlier this week with the annual Merchant Breakfast held at the Terrace Room in downtown Goldsboro. The event, which brought together business owners, community leaders, and supporters of local commerce, showcased the collaboration and spirit…… read more »
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 actors claiming to possess sensitive student and staff data previously compromised in a January cybersecurity breach involving the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS). The messages,…… read more »
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 takes the helm of one of the largest federal agencies following a successful tenure as Chairman and CEO of Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments…… read more »
