Category Archives: State News
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&...
Jun 18, 2025
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 Pa...
Jun 17, 2025
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 ac...
Jun 17, 2025
Community Celebrates Launch of Life Changing Behavioral Health Respite Center in Eastern NC
CHADBOURN, N.C. - Credentialed media representatives are cordially invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the newly launched Life Changing Behavioral Health Urgent Care Respi...
Jun 15, 2025
North Carolina Debuts Innovative Child Welfare Platform to Improve Outcomes for Children
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - In a significant step toward strengthening child welfare services across North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in collaboration wit...
Jun 14, 2025
Goldsboro Drug Bust Leads to Charges Against Local Methamphetamine Supplier
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Members of the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force have announced the culmination of a recent drug investigation involving local resident Ashley Renee Etheridge, 39, who is now fa...
Jun 13, 2025
State Seeks Community Input on North Carolina’s Next Suicide Prevention Strategy
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is calling for public feedback on its upcoming Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2026-2030). This initiative is part o...
Jun 12, 2025
Wind Advisory: Eastern NC Sees Gusts Up to 25 MPH
Eastern, N.C. - North Carolinians should prepare for noticeably breezy conditions on Tuesday as a weather system moves through the region, bringing elevated wind speeds across much of the state.Foreca...
Jun 10, 2025
Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will headline two key sessions at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference, with a focu...
Jun 10, 2025
Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support
Raleigh N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai will travel to Hendersonville on Thursday to highlight ongoing mental health and recovery services...
Jun 09, 2025