Legislation aims to end decade of regulatory uncertainty affecting 831,000 franchise small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two members of Congress from opposite sides of the aisle have joined forces to introduce legislation designed to bring stability to the franchise industry after years of regulatory uncertainty surrounding joint employer rules. Congressman Don Davis (D-NC-01) and…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — A major bridge replacement project will close a section of Wendell Road in northern Johnston County for several months, beginning Monday, September 8. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the Wendell Road bridge spanning Buffalo Creek, located north of Archer Lodge, will be completely closed to traffic while contractors…… read more »
Union Demands Voice in Policy-Making as School Board Meeting Approaches Monday TARBORO, N.C. — Educators in Edgecombe County will gather this evening to demand greater democratic participation in district decision-making, as tensions mount between the local teachers’ union and school administration over representation policies. The Edgecombe County Association of Educators (ECAE) has organized a rally…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Comedian Jonathan David Reep, known professionally as Jon Reep, who was announced to be performing tonight at the Paramount Theatre located Downtown, has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to the Hickory Police Department. The 53-year-old Hickory native was taken into custody Friday and…… read more »
Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Compliance Deadline NORTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has ordered the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate all references to gender identity from federally-funded sex education materials within 60 days, according to an announcement from the…… read more »
RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina has achieved a significant milestone in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, completing repairs to the first home approved for assistance through the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP). The completion marks North Carolina as the first state affected by Hurricane Helene to begin its home renovation and reconstruction program. Historic Recovery…… read more »
RALEIGH NC — Two of North Carolina’s major airports will receive significant federal funding to enhance safety measures and expand capacity, Senator Thom Tillis announced this week. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) will collectively receive $68 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Airport Improvement Program.…… read more »
Investigation Uncovers Systematic Abuse in Water Department and Airport Operations MOUNT OLIVE. NC — The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office has released findings from an investigation into the Town of Mount Olive, revealing significant financial irregularities and employee misconduct that cost the municipality over $210,000 in lost revenue. The investigation, launched following allegations received through…… read more »
Sixteen schools across the state have earned $5,000 each, with eyes on the $1 million grand prize RALEIGH, NC — High school football programs across North Carolina are celebrating after winning $80,000 collectively through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, with 16 schools each earning $5,000 to bolster their athletic programs. The contest, designed to…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the closure of N.C. Highway 12 south of the Marc Basnight Bridge to Hatteras Village late Wednesday evening as Hurricane Erin’s powerful storm surge caused extensive flooding and dangerous conditions along the Outer Banks. The closure affects a critical stretch of roadway in Dare County…… read more »
