GOLDSBORO, N.C. — With temperatures in Goldsboro soaring well above seasonal norms this week, local officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay cool, hydrated, and safe. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults,…… read more »
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Staying Cool Together: How Goldsboro Residents Can Beat the Extreme Temperatures
North Carolina’s Entrepreneurial Boom Continues: Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Visits Wayne County to Support Local Small Businesses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College hosted North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on campus Friday for a dynamic roundtable discussion with local small business owners, elected officials, and economic development professionals. The event underscored the remarkable surge in entrepreneurship across the state, as well as the ongoing efforts to support small businesses, especially…… read more »
Morrisville Mayor Pro Tem Joins Statewide IT Leadership Board
MORRISVILLE, NC — Governor Josh Stein has appointed Satish S. Garimella, Mayor Pro Tem of Morrisville, to the North Carolina Information Technology Strategy Board, a key advisory group guiding the state’s long-term technology initiatives. The appointment highlights Garimella’s exceptional background in business systems technology and his ongoing commitment to public service and innovation across North…… read more »
Urgent Search Underway for Goldsboro Woman and Her Two Children
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau is appealing to the community for assistance in finding 30-year-old Jasmine Nicole Wilson and her two young children, who have been missing since early June. Last Known WhereaboutsWilson was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. on June 10 at the Irish Inn in Goldsboro. She…… read more »
BuildOps to Create 291 High-Paying Jobs with New Operations Hub in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein announced today that BuildOps, Inc., a veteran-owned software company serving commercial trade contractors, will create 291 new jobs in Wake County as part of its plans to establish a new operations hub in Raleigh. The company will invest $771,200 in the project, significantly expanding its presence in the U.S.…… read more »
North Carolina Confirms First Measles Case of 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed the state’s first case of measles in 2025, involving a child who had recently traveled to Forsyth and Guilford counties after returning from a country experiencing a measles outbreak. The infected child, whose identity is being withheld to protect the…… read more »
Congressman Don Davis Honors Eastern NC’s Future Military Officers at Service Academy Dinner
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted a special Service Academy Dinner on Wednesday, June 18, at his Rocky Mount district office to celebrate a distinguished group of high school graduates from eastern North Carolina who have earned appointments to the United States Military Service Academies. “These young leaders represent the very best…… read more »
Governor Stein Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Three in Push to Strengthen North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein has taken decisive legislative action this week, signing seven bills into law and vetoing three others, with a focus on enhancing public safety, supporting law enforcement, and protecting North Carolina’s environment and economy. Bills Signed into Law Governor Stein signed several bipartisan measures aimed at modernizing systems, improving services,…… read more »
North Carolina Reaffirms Mental Health Support as Federal Government Ends LGBTQ+ Option on 988 Lifeline
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will eliminate federal funding for the LGBTQ+ youth-specific option on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. As a result, beginning July 17, 2025, callers to 988 will no longer be able to “Press 3” for crisis support tailored specifically to LGBTQ+…… read more »
NCDOL Urges Heat Safety as Temperatures Rise
RALEIGH, N.C. — As summer temperatures rise across North Carolina, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are urging employers and outdoor workers to take proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses on the job. “Heat illness is preventable,” said Commissioner Farley. “Whether you’re in the field, on a construction site, or…… read more »
