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Social Security Matters: Why Doesn’t My Social Security Record Show All My Military Earnings?
By Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: When I look at my earnings on my Social Security account, I see that in 1955…

Johnston County Jobless Rate Holds At 3.0%
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County continues to have one of North Carolina’s strongest job markets, posting one of the state’s lowest unemployment rates in May and outperforming each of its…

Georgia Thief Sentenced To Prison For Sampson County Identity Theft And Wire Fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Roderick Michael Bates, 56, to over 4 years in federal prison. He pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud for stealing from…
$500,000 Available For Eastern NC Organizations Through The NC Community Foundation
RALEIGH, N.C. – Charitable organizations in eastern North Carolina supporting education, health and human services can apply for grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning July 3. The endowment,…
Sen. Benton Sawrey Selected For New Health Care Affordability Commission
RALEIGH, N.C. — Senator Benton Sawrey (R-Johnston) has been appointed to a newly created commission charged with developing recommendations to make health care more affordable for North Carolinians. Governor Josh…

WakeMed NICU Babies Celebrate First Fourth Of July
RALEIGH, N.C. — Some of the smallest patients at WakeMed are already getting into the Independence Day spirit. As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this Fourth of…

Unexpected Voter Registration Mailings Generate Questions Across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections has received complaints from county boards of elections and citizens about a recent mailing from a group attempting to register voters in…

Declaration Defends Two Core Principles
By John Hood RALEIGH — As we gather this week to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, let’s remember what makes our country exceptional — what makes…

State Archives To Display Original 1776 State Constitution At Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest July 4
RALEIGH, N.C. -The State Archives, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), will showcase original state constitutional documents with a July 4 exhibition, “To…

Commissioner Luke Farley Presents Pope Leo XIV With Hurricanes Championship Jersey
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley presented His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with a custom Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship jersey commemorating the team’s historic title…

Rocky Mount Tax Return Preparer Sentenced To Federal Prison, Ordered To Pay $3 Million In Restitution
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Jessica Latoya Staten, 41, to 2 years in federal prison and one year of supervised release for aiding and assisting in the preparation…
BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Safely Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
RALEIGH, N.C. – This Independence Day marks 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. Many have made plans to celebrate and capitalize on this landmark holiday. Better Business…








