WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — More than 1.4 million North Carolinians who depend on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) face delayed benefits in November if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced. Federal Government Halts Funding Authorization On October 10, 2025, the U.S.…… read more »
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North Carolina SNAP Benefits Face November Delay Amid Federal Shutdown
Pedestrian Dies Following Traffic Collision on US 70 East in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A pedestrian died Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle on US 70 East near Spence Avenue, according to local authorities. Incident Details Officers responded to the scene at approximately 7:51 p.m. on October 25, 2025, following reports of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, investigators determined that a…… read more »
Battleship North Carolina Seeks the Schoolchildren Who Saved Her Six Decades Ago
Historic ship launches search for original “North Carolina Navy” members who donated lunch money in 1961 campaign NORTH CAROLINA — More than 60 years ago, an extraordinary act of civic pride unfolded across North Carolina: schoolchildren saved a battleship. Armed with nothing but determination and their lunch money, students from every corner of the state…… read more »
Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8 Percent in 2026, Affecting 75 Million Americans
Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment Brings Average $56 Monthly Increase for Retirees NORTH CAROLINA —- The Social Security Administration announced today that approximately 75 million Americans will see their Social Security benefits increase by 2.8 percent in 2026, marking the annual cost-of-living adjustment designed to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. The adjustment will affect recipients of…… read more »
18-Year-Old Arrested at Busco Beach with Illegally Modified Firearm
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old man was arrested at Busco Beach on October 11, 2025, after deputies discovered a Glock handgun illegally modified to fire as a fully automatic weapon during a stolen property investigation. Jordan C-Michael Fowkes was taken into custody and charged with felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction after deputies…… read more »
NC AgVentures Announces Grant Opportunity for Family Farms Across North Carolina
Program to Award Minimum of 50 Grants to Support Agricultural Innovation WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – NC AgVentures, an NC State Extension program, has announced a new grant opportunity designed to support family farms throughout North Carolina. The competitive grant program offers funding for agricultural projects aimed at increasing farm profitability through diversification, improvement, or expansion…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Leadership Program to Strengthen Social Work Workforce
State Partnership Aims to Address Growing Demand and Retention Challenges WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina is taking steps to bolster its social work workforce through a new Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP), a collaborative initiative between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce…… read more »
North Carolina Reports First Flu Death of 2025-2026 Season
Western NC Adult Dies from Flu Complications as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season, marking an early and sobering reminder of the virus’s potentially fatal consequences. An adult in the western part of the…… read more »
North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty Looms NORTH CAROLINA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minimize disruptions to critical food assistance programs that serve more than 1.4 million residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…… read more »
North Carolina Seeks Public Comment on $76 Million Social Services Block Grant Plan
State Agency Invites Feedback on Federal Funding Distribution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is requesting public input on its proposed Social Services Block Grant Plan, which details the allocation of $76 million in federal funding for the upcoming state fiscal year. Funding Priorities The…… read more »
