State and private donors mobilize as federal SNAP benefits face suspension NORTH CAROLINA — Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina will provide $10 million to local food banks across the state as federal nutrition assistance programs face unprecedented disruption. The state’s contribution is part of a broader $18 million relief effort that includes $5…… read more »
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Governor Stein Announces Nearly $18 Million in Contributions for North Carolina Food Assistance
SNAP Funding Cuts Threaten Food Security for Millions of North Carolina Families
Government Shutdown Puts Critical Nutrition Benefits at Risk for Students Across the State WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Millions of North Carolina families face an unprecedented crisis as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this weekend. The lapse in funding could leave hundreds of thousands of children without access…… read more »
New Women’s Reentry Center Opens in Durham to Support Justice-Involved Residents
Jubilee Home Provides Housing and Resources for Women Transitioning from Incarceration NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein joined officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday to celebrate the opening of Jubilee Home, a new reentry facility dedicated to supporting women as they transition back into their…… read more »
212 North Carolina Schools Approved for Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
All Applicants Selected for 2025-26 School Year Initiative NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved 212 elementary schools across the state to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2025-26 school year. In a notable achievement, every North Carolina school that submitted an application was selected…… read more »
NC Labor Commissioner Urges Senate Leader to End Federal Shutdown Over Worker Safety Concerns
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley has sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for immediate action to end the federal government shutdown, warning that the impasse is jeopardizing workplace safety for millions of workers across the state. Funding Crisis Threatens Safety Inspections As the elected head of…… read more »
Goldsboro Man Arrested for Murder in Death of 5-Year-Old Child
30-Year-Old Suspect Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 30-year-old Goldsboro man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 5-year-old boy who succumbed to injuries sustained in an alleged child abuse incident earlier this month. Initial Response and Investigation The Goldsboro Police Department responded to UNC…… read more »
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Announces Safety Partnership for Hurricane Helene I-40 Reconstruction
Partnership Aims to Protect Workers During Critical Infrastructure Rebuild RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a safety partnership with AMES Construction on Tuesday to support the reconstruction of Interstate 40, a critical transportation corridor damaged by Hurricane Helene. The agreement was formalized during an on-site ceremony at the I-40 reconstruction project,…… read more »
North Carolina SNAP Benefits Face November Delay Amid Federal Shutdown
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 »
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 »
