WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration has achieved significant improvements in customer service delivery, announcing multiple milestones that demonstrate the agency’s commitment to better serving American citizens amid record transaction volumes. Under the leadership of Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, who was sworn in as the agency’s 18th Senate-confirmed leader just two months ago, the…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. – A mother of five from Elm City experienced the shock of a lifetime when a $1 digital instant game ticket transformed her family’s future, awarding her a $4.7 million jackpot in what marks the second-largest digital instant prize in North Carolina lottery history. Cesaltina Ribeiro, who recently became a grandmother, immediately reached…… read more »
SEVEN SPRINGS, N.C. — Hundreds of residents and visitors flocked to Seven Springs on Saturday afternoon for the community’s annual fireworks celebration over the Neuse River. Early Arrival for Prime Viewing The festivities began in the early afternoon as crowds started gathering along the riverbank to secure the best vantage points for the evening’s pyrotechnic…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate reconciliation bill on Thursday that could strip billions of dollars from North Carolina’s economy through major cuts to federal health and social support programs. The legislation includes substantial changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), which provide essential services to millions…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The Exchange Club of Mount Olive, in partnership with local businesses, hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration at Westbrook Park on Friday, drawing community members for an evening of patriotic festivities. Early Arrival, Strong Turnout Residents began gathering at the park early Friday afternoon in anticipation of the holiday celebration.…… read more »
HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. — A portion of N.C. 48 in Halifax County will be temporarily closed beginning Monday as state contractors perform drainage improvements on the roadway. The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the closure will affect the stretch of highway between Medoc Mountain Road to the north and the intersection of Silvertown Road…… read more »
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 that would transfer charter school oversight responsibilities away from established state authorities. State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green issued…… read more »
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 therapeutic outdoor adventures. With operations spanning 43 states, the organization has grown from a simple idea conceived on an Afghan mountaintop to a nationwide movement serving tens of thousands…… read more »
STANTONSBURG N.C. — The Royal Banquet Hall is preparing to host a festive 5th of July Bash, offering the community a chance to extend their Independence Day celebrations with music, dancing, and socializing. Event Highlights and Entertainment The weekend celebration will feature a diverse musical lineup designed to appeal to all ages and tastes. Attendees…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. —- The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has announced significant increases to maximum penalty amounts for occupational safety and health violations, with the updated fines taking effect July 1, 2025. The penalty adjustments are part of the department’s annual review process, which ties fine amounts to changes in the U.S. Consumer Price…… read more »
