Category Archives: State News

New Federal Legislation Eliminates Income Tax on Social Security Benefits for Most Recipients
NORTH CAROLINA —- The Social Security Administration announced that new federal legislation will eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits for approximately 90% of recipients, marking a...
Curtis Media Jul 08, 2025

The Fallen Outdoors: Combating Veteran Suicide Through Outdoor Adventures
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Fallen Outdoors (TFO), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, continues its mission to support Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families through t...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

UNC Health Wayne Ranks Among Nation’s Top 323 Hospitals for Life-Saving Heart Attack Care
GOLDSBORO, NC - UNC Health Wayne has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack treatment, receiving the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest P...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

North Carolina Education Leaders Back Governor Stein’s Veto of Charter School Oversight Bill
NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina’s top education officials are voicing strong support for Governor Josh Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 254, citing constitutional concerns over provisions...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

State Legislative Leaders to Address Community at August Breakfast Forum
WANYE COUNTY, N.C. —- A Legislative Update Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st, offering residents an opportunity to engage directly with state lawmakers on key issues affecting the...
Curtis Media Jul 01, 2025

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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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 ...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media Jun 26, 2025


