Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited two state-operated healthcare facilities on Wednesday, highlighting the vital services they provide to vulnerable populations and underscoring growing concerns over severe staffing shortages and pending state budget cuts. Secretary Sangvai began his visit at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Wilson, a facility…… read more »
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Staffing Shortages Jeopardize Care at State-Run Health Centers, NC Officials Say
Late-Night Traffic Stop Uncovers Murder Suspect, Weapons of Mass Destruction
Pikeville, N.C. — A routine traffic stop in the early morning hours of June 4 led Pikeville Police to arrest a man wanted for attempted murder and uncover multiple illegal firearms, including a weapon of mass destruction. Two additional suspects were also charged following the incident. Around 1:10 a.m., Pikeville Police officers initiated a traffic…… read more »
Eat, Play, Learn: Free Summer Meals and Enrichment for NC Kids
Goldsboro, N.C. — As summer begins and schools close their doors, North Carolina is stepping up to ensure children and teens continue to receive the nutrition they need. The NC SUN Meals Program is back, offering free meals and snacks to all youth aged 18 and under across the state through the summer break. Administered…… read more »
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 »
Securing Lives, One Lock at a Time: NC’s Week of Action Highlights Urgency of Safe Gun Storage
Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed June 1–7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of safe firearm storage. Sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS), the Week of Action calls on communities, families, and organizations across…… read more »
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 »
Inside NC’s Push for Disability Rights and Community-Based Services
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host an in-depth session on the state’s Olmstead Plan and its commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference. The session, titled “Advancing Success”, will take place on Monday,…… read more »
Investing in Himself: UMO Student James Boring Balances Career, Family, and Education with Purpose
Princeton, N.C. — When James Boring enrolled at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 2023, he brought more than ambition—he arrived with a clear vision of success rooted in perseverance, family, and community. Currently serving as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at KS Bank, Boring is no stranger to the challenges…… read more »
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 »
Commissioner Luke Farley Recognizing Workplace Safety Leaders at Annual Awards Banquet in Wilson
Wilson, N.C. — North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley will honor outstanding local employers and employees at the Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, to be held Tuesday, June 3, at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce. The event, which begins at noon, highlights the commissioner’s ongoing mission to make North Carolina both the…… read more »
