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 »
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Threat Actors Claim Access to NC Student and Teacher Data Following PowerSchool Breach
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 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 »
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 just the third time in program history that a player has received this national honor. Lahey, a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, joins the elite ranks of former Trojan…… read more »
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 authority of parents in making medical decisions for their children in cases involving sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, and mental health issues.…… read more »
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, Georgia. The move marks the company’s 15th branch location and its first venture beyond the Carolinas. The Georgia expansion officially took root with…… read more »
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 flights and access certain federal facilities, including military bases and nuclear power plants. Axios+4AP News+4The Telegraph+4 The REAL ID Act, enacted by Congress in 2005 following…… read more »
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 proactive steps to safeguard lives and property ahead of the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially starts on June 1. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed from May 5…… read more »
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 Friday, offering a weekly snapshot of the department’s financial activity. The report, required under Session Law 2019-251 passed by the N.C. General Assembly, details NCDOT’s receipts,…… read more »
Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: Why Mental Health Matters Now More Than Ever
North Carolina (May 4) — May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind ourselves that mental well-being is just as essential as physical health. Across the country, communities, organizations, and individuals are joining forces to highlight the importance of caring for our minds, advocating for access to resources, and…… read more »
Alzheimer’s Cases Surpass 7 Million Nationally; North Carolina Sees Growing Impact, Urgent Call for Early Detection and Treatment
Raleigh, N.C. — For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease has exceeded 7 million, according to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today by the Alzheimer’s Association. With the disease continuing to rise in prevalence, a strong majority of Americans say they want to know their status…… read more »
