PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation was apprehended Tuesday afternoon following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Wayne County. Pursuit Begins After Attempted Traffic Stop At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 18, officers with the Pikeville Police Department joined in a pursuit initiated by the…… read more »
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Armed Homicide Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit Across Wayne County
Grants Now Open: NCCF Launches $500K Fund for Education, Health, and Human Services in Eastern NC
Wayne County, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina nonprofits focusing on education, health, and human services have a significant funding opportunity beginning June 20. The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is opening applications for grants totaling $500,000 this year. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, aim to support…… read more »
Friday Night Lights: Wayne Prep’s Football Era Begins
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – At Wayne Preparatory Academy, a football field once only imagined on paper is becoming a reality—and with it, a new chapter is being written in the school’s athletic history. This fall, the public charter school will launch its first-ever football program—an eight-man team built from the ground up through student enthusiasm, local…… read more »
Cards, Community, and Connection: Councilwoman Brandi Matthews Hosts “UNO & Uplift” Event to Empower Youth and Families
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This Friday, District 4 Councilwoman Brandi Matthews is proving that sometimes, the best way to build stronger communities starts with a deck of UNO cards. Her latest event, “UNO & Uplift,” will take place on Friday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WA Foster Center in Goldsboro. But Matthews…… read more »
Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
Emergency Funding Helps McDowell Tech Students Overcome Educational Barriers
RALEIGH, N.C. — Matt Calabria, Director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), visited McDowell Technical Community College today to call attention to the state’s emergency scholarship and grant programs that provided financial assistance to tens of thousands of college students hurt by Hurricane Helene. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path across western North Carolina, more than 45,000 students who live in affected areas or attend affected schools have…… read more »
NCDHHS Launches PATH NC to Transform Child Welfare Across All 100 Counties
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, will officially launch PATH NC — the Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina — a transformative new statewide child welfare information system aimed at improving services and outcomes for children and…… read more »
Drowning in Debt? Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Across the United States, millions of individuals and families are grappling with credit card debt that feels overwhelming and unmanageable. As balances grow and interest accrues each month, many consumers find themselves stuck in a cycle of minimum payments with no clear end in sight. This situation has only been worsened…… read more »
Frontline First: Davis Pushes Bill to Boost Seymour Johnson and U.S. Air Power
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, to announce the introduction of the Frontline Fighter Force First Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at strengthening support for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and other active-duty military installations across the country. The event will take…… read more »
Damaged by Hurricane Helene? Apply Now for Home Repair Assistance
NORTH CAROLINA — A new housing recovery program aimed at helping homeowners repair or rebuild their homes after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is now accepting applications. The initiative, called the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program, is designed to support families in western North Carolina still recovering from the storm’s lasting impact. Thousands of…… read more »
