Category Archives: State News

NCDMV Warns of Text Scam Surge: Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Payment Requests

NCDMV Warns of Text Scam Surge: Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Payment Requests

Rocky Mount, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is warning residents to be on high alert for a wave of fraudulent text message scams falsely posing as official communications from the agency. According to the NCDMV, scammers are sending out texts that claim to demand payment for fees, fines, or tolls.…read more »

New Partnership Opens Doors for WCC Criminal Justice Students at ECU

New Partnership Opens Doors for WCC Criminal Justice Students at ECU

Goldsboro, N.C — Wayne Community College (WCC) students pursuing careers in criminal justice and forensic science now have a clearer path to a four-year degree, thanks to a new transfer agreement with East Carolina University (ECU). The partnership allows WCC graduates who earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in either Criminal Justice Technology or…read more »

Books, Brains, and Breakthroughs: Northwest Elementary Students Compete at State Level

Books, Brains, and Breakthroughs: Northwest Elementary Students Compete at State Level

Goldsboro, N.C. — Northwest Elementary School made history this year by competing in the first-ever state-level North Carolina Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) competition, held recently in Statesville. The team earned its spot at the prestigious event after winning the regional competition in Bayboro earlier this May. The 2024–2025 school year marked a new…read more »

Labor Commissioner Announces Pay Hike to Support Workplace Safety Efforts

Labor Commissioner Announces Pay Hike to Support Workplace Safety Efforts

Raleigh, N.C. — In a move aimed at strengthening workplace safety across the state, the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has raised starting salaries for its frontline compliance safety officers. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced Monday that fully qualified inspectors in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division will now earn $61,000 annually, marking…read more »

Partnership for Children Seeks Community Partners for Early Childhood Impact

Partnership for Children Seeks Community Partners for Early Childhood Impact

Wayne County, N.C. — The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is extending an open invitation to businesses, faith-based organizations, civic clubs, and other community groups to learn how they can actively contribute to improving the lives of young children and families across the region. As part of its ongoing community outreach, the organization is…read more »

HonorBridge Earns Best Employer Recognition for Fifth Straight Year as It Celebrates 40 Years of Saving Lives

HonorBridge Earns Best Employer Recognition for Fifth Straight Year as It Celebrates 40 Years of Saving Lives

Chapel Hill, N.C., June 2, 2025 — HonorBridge, North Carolina’s largest organ donation and tissue recovery organization, has once again been recognized as one of the Best Employers in North Carolina by Business North Carolina Magazine. This marks the fifth consecutive year the organization has received the honor, coinciding with its 40th anniversary of service…read more »

Help Provide Safe, Loving Homes — Wayne County Department of Social Services Seeks Foster Care Providers

Help Provide Safe, Loving Homes — Wayne County Department of Social Services Seeks Foster Care Providers

Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively recruiting individuals and families to become licensed foster care providers. This initiative addresses a growing demand for safe, stable, and loving homes for children who have been removed from their birth families due to abuse, neglect, or other challenging circumstances. Foster…read more »

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