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 »
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State Seeks Community Input on North Carolina’s Next Suicide Prevention Strategy
North Carolina Department of Labor Honors Outstanding Workplace Safety Efforts in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C — Often, the North Carolina Department of Labor hosts a special event to honor local employers and employees who excel in keeping workplaces safe. This event highlights the hard work and dedication that help prevent injuries and save lives. Asheboro plays a vital role in North Carolina’s safety efforts, setting an example for…… read more »
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
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
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
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
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 »
Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support
Raleigh N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai will travel to Hendersonville on Thursday to highlight ongoing mental health and recovery services for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The visit will include stops at two community organizations central to the region’s recovery: Love and Respect Community for Recovery…… read more »
State Emergency Team Ramps Up Preparations for 2025 Hurricane Season
Goldsboro, N.C. — Today, Governor Josh Stein joined Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, First Sergeant Chris Knox of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Colonel Patrick Henderson of the North Carolina Army National Guard for a hurricane season briefing, urging all North Carolinians to have emergency plans in place and…… read more »
Let’s Do This, Wayne County! Biggest Day of Action Kicks Off June 20
Goldsboro, NC — The countdown is on for Wayne County’s most ambitious Day of Action to date. On Friday, June 20, 2025, United Way of Wayne County will host its largest community-wide volunteer event, offering over a dozen hands-on projects that support local nonprofits and help drive positive change across the region. This annual initiative…… read more »
