Category Archives: State News
Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Surprise Retirement, Reshaping 2026 Senate Race
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 par...
Jul 01, 2025
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 p...
Jun 26, 2025
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 ...
Jun 26, 2025
Staying Cool Together: How Goldsboro Residents Can Beat the Extreme Temperatures
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 expos...
Jun 26, 2025
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 sta...
Jun 26, 2025
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, ...
Jun 26, 2025
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 ...
Jun 23, 2025
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 enfo...
Jun 23, 2025
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 st...
Jun 22, 2025
NC Secretary of State Spotlights Rural Business Growth at Goldsboro Roundtable
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall will visit Goldsboro on Tuesday, June 24, for a special Small Business Roundtable aimed at empowering rural entrepreneurs and hig...
Jun 21, 2025