Category Archives: State News
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
Stop for Safety, Not for Selfies: NCDOT Urges Caution Around Wildflowers
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has released its latest updates as part of its NCDOT Now weekly newscast. Highlights this week include a seasonal safety reminde...
Jun 21, 2025
Rep. Don Davis Introduces Bill to Modernize Seymour Johnson AFB and Strengthen National Defense
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - In a move aimed at reinforcing national defense and securing the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) unveiled new legislation Wednesday to upgrade...
Jun 20, 2025
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, "UN...
Jun 19, 2025
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 End...
Jun 19, 2025
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.Th...
Jun 19, 2025