Raleigh, N.C. — Public school employees across North Carolina and staff at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) were targeted Wednesday morning in an extortion attempt by threat actors claiming to possess sensitive student and staff data previously compromised in a January cybersecurity breach involving the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS). The messages,…… read more »
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North Carolina School Officials Targeted in Extortion Attempt Linked to PowerSchool Data Breach
Threat Actors Claim Access to NC Student and Teacher Data Following PowerSchool Breach
Raleigh, N.C. — Several employees from schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) have received messages from threat actors claiming to possess sensitive student and teacher data compromised in the PowerSchool data breach originally reported in January. According to NCDPI, similar messages have also been reported by other PowerSchool Student Information System…… read more »
Goldsboro’s January Hammond Named 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion
Goldsboro, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is proud to announce January Hammond as its 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion, a recognition that honors her unwavering commitment, leadership, and service to the community through the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation (DGDC). Known for her dependability, tireless work ethic, and hands-on approach, Hammond has become a…… read more »
One Cited in Two-Vehicle Collision on North Carolina Street
Goldsboro, N.C. — A two-vehicle accident involving a 2014 Ford and a 2009 Chevrolet occurred on North Carolina Street, prompting a traffic citation and temporary disruption in the area. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, the incident took place as Car one was traveling east on West Grantham Street. The driver of Car one reported…… read more »
Hurricane Preparedness Week Kicks Off: Officials Urge Readiness Ahead of Storm Season
North Carolina — As Hurricane Preparedness Week begins across the United States, emergency management officials and weather experts are urging residents in coastal and hurricane-prone areas to take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property ahead of the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially starts on June 1. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed from May 5…… read more »
North Carolina Residents Urged to Obtain REAL ID Before May 7, 2025 Enforcement
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina residents are being reminded that beginning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card will be required to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities, including military bases and nuclear power plants. Axios+4AP News+4The Telegraph+4 The REAL ID Act, enacted by Congress in 2005 following…… read more »
Vehicle Flips — Causing Traumatic Crash at Ash Street Traffic Circle
Goldsboro, N.C. — A traumatic single-vehicle crash late Saturday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and drew an emergency response from Goldsboro Fire Station 1 and the Goldsboro Police Department. The incident occurred at the traffic circle located at Ash Street and North Center Street. According to initial reports, a Jeep traveling west on…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop
Wayne County, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on May 1, 2025, led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Patrick Lawrance, a white male, was arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lawrance is currently being…… read more »
Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: Why Mental Health Matters Now More Than Ever
North Carolina (May 4) — May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind ourselves that mental well-being is just as essential as physical health. Across the country, communities, organizations, and individuals are joining forces to highlight the importance of caring for our minds, advocating for access to resources, and…… read more »
NC Values Coalition Hosts Press Conference Supporting Bills for Detransitioners and Women’s Safety
Raleigh, N.C. — Wednesday April 30, The NC Values Coalition held a press conference this morning in support of two controversial bills: House Bill 606, which would extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims by individuals who have detransitioned, and the Women’s Safety and Protection Act (Senate Bill 516/House Bill 791), which seeks…… read more »
