Category Archives: State News

North Carolina Debuts Innovative Child Welfare Platform to Improve Outcomes for Children

North Carolina Debuts Innovative Child Welfare Platform to Improve Outcomes for Children

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In a significant step toward strengthening child welfare services across North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in collaboration with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, announced the launch of PATH NC — the Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina. This innovative child welfare information…read more »

Congressman Greg Murphy Supports Israel’s Right to Self-Defense Amid Middle East Tensions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued a statement today in response to Israel’s recent preemptive strikes targeting Iran, emphasizing the importance of American support for Israel and the need for strong measures against terrorism. Congressman Murphy Stands with Israel in Defense In his statement, Congressman Murphy affirmed the United States’ backing of Israel’s…read more »

Goldsboro Drug Bust Leads to Charges Against Local Methamphetamine Supplier

Goldsboro Drug Bust Leads to Charges Against Local Methamphetamine Supplier

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Members of the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force have announced the culmination of a recent drug investigation involving local resident Ashley Renee Etheridge, 39, who is now facing serious criminal charges. Investigation Uncovers Methamphetamine Supply Network The investigation, initiated by the task force, focused on identifying individuals involved in the distribution of…read more »

State Seeks Community Input on North Carolina’s Next Suicide Prevention Strategy

State Seeks Community Input on North Carolina’s Next Suicide Prevention Strategy

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is calling for public feedback on its upcoming Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2026-2030). This initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to transform mental health care and address the ongoing mental health crisis affecting North Carolinians. The deadline for public comments…read more »

Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Returns — Don Davis Among the Players

Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Returns — Don Davis Among the Players

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is set to join the lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, taking place on Wednesday, June 11. This annual event has become a beloved bipartisan tradition, bringing together members of Congress from both parties to support vital local charities and foster camaraderie through…read more »

Wind Advisory: Eastern NC Sees Gusts Up to 25 MPH

Wind Advisory: Eastern NC Sees Gusts Up to 25 MPH

Eastern, N.C. – North Carolinians should prepare for noticeably breezy conditions on Tuesday as a weather system moves through the region, bringing elevated wind speeds across much of the state. Forecasters with the National Weather Service report that wind gusts of 20 to 25 miles per hour will be possible across eastern North Carolina, even…read more »

Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services

Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services

Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will headline two key sessions at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference, with a focus on disability rights, community inclusion, and behavioral health transformation. On Monday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., NCDHHS lead the “Advancing the…read more »

Have You Seen This Woman? Goldsboro Police Urge Public’s Help in Ongoing Search

Have You Seen This Woman? Goldsboro Police Urge Public’s Help in Ongoing Search

Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of Tamika McLaughlin, a 46-year-old woman who has been missing since March 1, 2025. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate her. McLaughlin was last seen in the area of Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro.…read more »

Breaking the Cycle: Wayne County’s Jail Program Offers Hope and Healing Through Recovery

Breaking the Cycle: Wayne County’s Jail Program Offers Hope and Healing Through Recovery

Wayne County — The Wayne County Detention Center is breaking new ground in the fight against addiction with a unique and evolving initiative aimed at helping incarcerated individuals recover from substance use disorders and transition back into society. The Wayne County Detention Center Substance Misuse Program (WCDCSMP), established in 2021, is already being recognized as…read more »

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