NORTH CAROLINA -– The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today announced four public schools as the first recipients of the state’s newly established Blue Ribbon Schools Award, honoring schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. Celebrating Academic Excellence Across the State The North Carolina Blue Ribbon Schools program…… read more »
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Four North Carolina Schools Earn Inaugural State Blue Ribbon Honors for Excellence
Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies Hosts Pups & Pumpkins Fundraiser to Support Puppy Rescue Efforts
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Local animal lovers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fall fun for a cause at the Pups & Pumpkins fundraiser benefiting Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies Rescue. The event will take place Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Planet Peace Farm, located at 6121 Forestville Road. A…… read more »
Breaking the Cycle: North Carolina Launches FACT Teams to Bridge Mental Health and Justice Systems
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), alongside First Lady Anna Stein, has announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to help individuals with severe mental health needs successfully transition back into their communities after involvement with the criminal justice system. The initiative, backed by a…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Nearly $18 Million in Contributions for North Carolina Food Assistance
State and private donors mobilize as federal SNAP benefits face suspension NORTH CAROLINA — Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina will provide $10 million to local food banks across the state as federal nutrition assistance programs face unprecedented disruption. The state’s contribution is part of a broader $18 million relief effort that includes $5…… read more »
New Women’s Reentry Center Opens in Durham to Support Justice-Involved Residents
Jubilee Home Provides Housing and Resources for Women Transitioning from Incarceration NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein joined officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday to celebrate the opening of Jubilee Home, a new reentry facility dedicated to supporting women as they transition back into their…… read more »
212 North Carolina Schools Approved for Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
All Applicants Selected for 2025-26 School Year Initiative NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved 212 elementary schools across the state to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2025-26 school year. In a notable achievement, every North Carolina school that submitted an application was selected…… read more »
$575,000 Awarded to Eastern North Carolina Nonprofit Programs by NCCF
NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $575,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, marking the eighth annual application-based cycle supporting vital community programs throughout the region. Supporting Education, Health, and Human Services The endowment provides funding to nonprofit programs focusing on education, health, and human…… read more »
NC Labor Commissioner Urges Senate Leader to End Federal Shutdown Over Worker Safety Concerns
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley has sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for immediate action to end the federal government shutdown, warning that the impasse is jeopardizing workplace safety for millions of workers across the state. Funding Crisis Threatens Safety Inspections As the elected head of…… read more »
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Announces Safety Partnership for Hurricane Helene I-40 Reconstruction
Partnership Aims to Protect Workers During Critical Infrastructure Rebuild RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a safety partnership with AMES Construction on Tuesday to support the reconstruction of Interstate 40, a critical transportation corridor damaged by Hurricane Helene. The agreement was formalized during an on-site ceremony at the I-40 reconstruction project,…… read more »
NCDOT Weekly Highlights: Bridge Honor, Safety Campaigns, and Halloween Precautions
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week dedicated a bridge to a fallen officer, launched its annual impaired driving enforcement campaign, and issued Halloween safety reminders as the holiday approaches. Robeson County Bridge Named for Fallen Officer A bridge spanning the Lumber River in Robeson County now honors the memory…… read more »
