NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina has secured the top ranking in CNBC’s annual “Top State for Business” study, marking the third time the state has claimed the prestigious title in the past four years. The recognition underscores the state’s continued strength as a premier destination for business investment and economic development. Governor Stein Celebrates Achievement…… read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at protecting patient access to cancer treatments and other complex therapies amid concerns that Medicare reimbursement cuts could force physicians to limit care options. The “Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act,” introduced by Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC), a physician, alongside…… read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration has achieved significant improvements in customer service delivery, announcing multiple milestones that demonstrate the agency’s commitment to better serving American citizens amid record transaction volumes. Under the leadership of Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, who was sworn in as the agency’s 18th Senate-confirmed leader just two months ago, the…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA —- The Social Security Administration announced that new federal legislation will eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits for approximately 90% of recipients, marking a significant change in how retirement benefits are taxed. Details of the Tax Relief Package The legislation, known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill, removes the federal income tax…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate reconciliation bill on Thursday that could strip billions of dollars from North Carolina’s economy through major cuts to federal health and social support programs. The legislation includes substantial changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), which provide essential services to millions…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Fallen Outdoors (TFO), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, continues its mission to support Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families through therapeutic outdoor adventures. With operations spanning 43 states, the organization has grown from a simple idea conceived on an Afghan mountaintop to a nationwide movement serving tens of thousands…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina’s top education officials are voicing strong support for Governor Josh Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 254, citing constitutional concerns over provisions that would transfer charter school oversight responsibilities away from established state authorities. State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green issued…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC — UNC Health Wayne has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack treatment, receiving the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The Goldsboro hospital joins an elite group of just 323 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious honor,…… read more »
WANYE COUNTY, N.C. —- A Legislative Update Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st, offering residents an opportunity to engage directly with state lawmakers on key issues affecting the region. The event will take place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Walnut Creek Country Club. Distinguished Speakers to Address Attendees Three prominent state officials will…… read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced Monday that he will not seek re-election when his term expires in 2026, ending a political career that began in a trailer park and culminated with nearly a decade in the U.S. Senate. In a lengthy statement, Tillis said the decision came down to a…… read more »
