Union Demands Voice in Policy-Making as School Board Meeting Approaches Monday TARBORO, N.C. — Educators in Edgecombe County will gather this evening to demand greater democratic participation in district decision-making, as tensions mount between the local teachers’ union and school administration over representation policies. The Edgecombe County Association of Educators (ECAE) has organized a rally…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced Tuesday it will hire 40 new driver license examiners following legislative approval of funding in a mini-budget signed by Governor Josh Stein earlier this month. The new positions are part of a statewide effort to address long wait times and reduce customer…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Nissan of Rocky Mount will host its grand opening celebration this Saturday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a back-to-school backpack giveaway and family-friendly festivities at its new location. The dealership’s inaugural community event will take place at the Nissan of Rocky Mount Service Center, located at 851…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced Friday that a temporary moratorium on driver license expirations has taken effect following the signing of Senate Bill 391 into law by Governor Josh Stein. License Validity Extended Through 2027 Effective July 1, 2025, Class C driver licenses — standard passenger vehicle…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has launched comprehensive operational changes at driver license offices statewide to protect customers from prolonged sun exposure and uncomfortable waiting conditions during the summer heat wave. The immediate implementation of these customer comfort measures aims to streamline service delivery while ensuring clients can…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted a special Service Academy Dinner on Wednesday, June 18, at his Rocky Mount district office to celebrate a distinguished group of high school graduates from eastern North Carolina who have earned appointments to the United States Military Service Academies. “These young leaders represent the very best…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — he Golden LEAF Foundation has announced the names of 215 rural North Carolina students selected to receive the Golden LEAF Scholarship, 10 of whom are outstanding Wayne County students. Each scholarship is worth as much as $14,000 for undergraduate work. The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program provides high school seniors attending four-year…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is once again seeking applications from interested parties to operate a License Plate Agency (LPA) in Wilson, following the indefinite closure of the previous location. Former Wilson LPA Closed March 31 The previous agency, located at 4000 Ward Blvd., Suite D in the…… read more »
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 »
