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Rocky Mount Follow-Up Audit Explains Double-Billing Confusion, Unpaid Bills By City Council Members
RALEIGH, N.C. — In response to public confusion and complaints over utility bills in Rocky Mount, and at the request of the Mayor and City Council, the North Carolina Office of the…
Florida Man Sentenced Over 12 Years For Multi-State Drug Operation
NEW BERN, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced Kerby Pata, 40, of Miramar Florida, to over 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 11 pounds…
Gun-Toting Drug Dealer Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison
NEW BERN, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced Kevin Tyrone Eure, 37, to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to sell and selling cocaine and crack and possessing…
Mass Production Can Ease Housing Woes
By John Hood RALEIGH — I agree with homebuilders, would-be homebuyers, business executives, trade associations, legislative leaders, and Gov. Josh Stein that one of North Carolina’s biggest challenges is the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go On Sale July 1
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 10 million seedlings, and…
