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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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, 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 »
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 »
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 »
Raleigh, N.C. — Several employees from schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) have received messages from threat actors claiming to possess sensitive student and teacher data compromised in the PowerSchool data breach originally reported in January. According to NCDPI, similar messages have also been reported by other PowerSchool Student Information System…… read more »
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 the life and legacy of 11-year-old Aly Craft, was honored with the North Carolina Main Street Award of Merit for Best Public-Private Partnership, one of only ten awards…… read more »
