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Affordable Housing Initiative Expands in Wayne and Lenoir Counties

Affordable Housing Initiative Expands in Wayne and Lenoir Counties

Goldsboro, N.C .— A major affordable housing initiative is underway in Wayne and Lenoir counties, where a local nonprofit organization is currently building 103 homes. The effort is focused on expanding access to quality housing and fostering diverse communities across the region. Most of the construction to date has taken place in Lenoir County, especially…read more »

Seegars Fence Company Expands into Georgia, Led by Promising New Talent

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 »

NC House Passes Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, Restoring Parental Consent for Minors’ Medical Care

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 »

Mount Olive’s Jackson Lahey Named AVCA All-American Honorable Mention

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 »

Hurricane Preparedness Week Kicks Off: Officials Urge Readiness Ahead of Storm Season

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 »

Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club Hosting Dr. Jo Allen at Upcoming Meeting

Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club Hosting Dr. Jo Allen at Upcoming Meeting

Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Daniels Chapel, located at 2802 East Ash Street. The featured guest speaker for the meeting will be Dr. Jo Allen, former president of Meredith College. Dr. Allen is expected…read more »

NCDOT Releases Weekly Cash Watch Report to Promote Transparency

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 »

Bird Dawgs Announce Broadcast and Entertainment Team for Inaugural Season

Bird Dawgs Announce Broadcast and Entertainment Team for Inaugural Season

Kinston, N.C. — (May 6) — The Down East Bird Dawgs are proud to unveil the trio of talented voices who will bring the sights and sounds of baseball to life for fans during the team’s inaugural 2025 season at Historic Grainger Stadium. Shane “Sugar” Aube has been named the team’s Public Address Announcer, Kristopher…read more »

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