RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has received federal funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), clearing the way for eligible residents to apply for winter heating support. The distribution of funds was temporarily delayed due to a federal government shutdown. However, state…… read more »
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NC Opens Heating Assistance Applications Following Federal Funding Delay
Wayne County Awarded Funding for Job-Creating Projects Through State Rural Infrastructure Grants
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County is set to benefit from two major economic development grants awarded through North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA), part of a statewide investment aimed at boosting rural economies and creating hundreds of jobs. Governor Josh Stein announced that the RIA has approved 15 grant requests for local governments across…… read more »
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Wayne County Turkeys Gobble and Waddle Receive Presidential Pardon at the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Wayne County-raised turkeys strutted down the red carpet in the nation’s capital as President Donald Trump granted Gobble and Waddle the traditional presidential Thanksgiving pardon. The birds—raised by Travis and Amanda Pittman and their young son Carter on their family farm in Wayne County—represented one of North Carolina’s strongest agricultural legacies:…… read more »
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State Launches ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge
RALEIGH — With millions of North Carolinians expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving, state officials are rolling out a statewide “Click It or Ticket” enforcement effort aimed at keeping drivers safe during one of the year’s busiest travel periods. From Nov. 24–30, law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols as part of…… read more »
Governor, First Lady Stein Host Friendsgiving at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Goldsboro, NC – Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro today, hosting a Friendsgiving meal to honor and support the servicemembers stationed there. The couple helped serve lunch before sitting down with airmen for a holiday meal. Seymour Johnson is home to the renowned 4th Fighter…… read more »
State Auditor Releases Critical Report on North Carolina Office of Recovery and ResiliencyState Auditor Highlights Major Failures in North Carolina’s Disaster Recovery Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Bolick held a press conference Wednesday at the Wayne County Museum to outline the findings of a newly released report on the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency’s (NCORR) Homeowner Recovery Program (HRP). The review, conducted by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA), details significant financial,…… read more »
NCDOT Awards $185.6 Million in Powell Bill Funding; Wayne County Municipalities Among Recipients
The aid will be used mainly to fix streets RALEIGH, N.C. — More than $185.6 million in State Street Aid is being distributed to 508 North Carolina municipalities as part of this year’s Powell Bill program, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced. The annual funding supports cities and towns across the state by helping them…… read more »
Full November SNAP Benefits to Be Issued by Friday, NCDHHS Confirms
North Carolinians can expect full SNAP benefits by Friday after days of uncertainty. RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says full November SNAP benefits will be loaded onto EBT cards by Friday morning, ensuring roughly 600,000 households receive their complete allotment after days of uncertainty caused by the federal…… read more »
Increasing Access to Care for Veterans in North Carolina
NCDHHS Announces Expansion of NCServes Hours, Launches AskMeNC Initiative RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding access to care and support for veterans and their families through two major initiatives — extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, a new digital hub connecting veterans to…… read more »
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Infant Formula Recall Linked to Infant Botulism
Potential Case Under Investigation in North Carolina; Product Sold Nationwide RALEIGH, N.C. — State health officials are alerting parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers about a nationwide recall of ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following an outbreak of infant botulism. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as of Nov. 8, there have…… read more »
