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Governor Announces High-Speed Internet Access Coming In 2026 To 5,161 Rural North Carolinians
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein announced Monday nearly $26 million in awards through the state’s Stop-Gap Solutions program that will connect 5,161 rural North Carolina homes, businesses, and community…

Eliza Jane Pratt, First NC Congresswoman, To Be Featured On Highway Historical Marker
ANSON COUNTY, N.C. – The first woman to represent North Carolina in Congress soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program is…

Burlington Tax Return Preparer Sentenced In Connection With Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A Burlington woman was sentenced this week to 25 months ofimprisonment, and one year of supervised release in connection with her preparation of false tax returns, announced…

ALE Charges Three Following Investigation Into Fatal Pitt County Crash
GREENVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash involving underage individuals. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the…

NCDMV Launches Estimated Wait Times And Capacity Information On Website For Driver License Offices
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is announcing a new feature on its website that provides customers with estimated wait times and real-time capacity status for driver…

Governor Stein Calls For Law Enforcement Raises
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Thursday, Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials at Central Piedmont Community College to highlight the urgent need to fund public safety priorities included in his…

Medal Of Honor Recipient To Be Featured On N.C. Highway Historical Marker
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – A man who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II soon will be recognized…

NC SBI Awarded CALEA’s 10th Consecutive Reaccreditation Of Excellence
TUSCON, A.Z. – NC SBI Director Chip Hawley, Chief of Staff Brent Culbertson, and members of the SBI’s CALEA accreditation team attended the spring CALEA conference in Tucson, Arizona, last…

When War First Came To Fayetteville
By John Hood RALEIGH — A couple of weeks ago, I was privileged to speak at a ceremony honoring those who fought at the first major southern engagement in the…

Governor Stein Kicks Off Rural Listening Tour
MARION, N.C. – On Monday, Governor Josh Stein kicked off his rural listening session series. He met with business leaders, local elected officials, and other leaders to hear their concerns…

NCDMV Expands Private Road Testing To Adult Drivers
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced an expansion of its successful partnership with private driver education schools to include road testing for adult drivers.…

NCDOT Selected For FAA eVTOL Pilot Program
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has been selected to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration…








