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Energy Policy Task Force Releases Interim Report
RALEIGH – Governor Stein’s Energy Policy Task Force released its interim report on Sunday, putting forth a set of recommendations to ensure that North Carolinians have affordable, reliable, and clean energy supplies…

NC Public Schools Awarded More Than $11 Million To Expand School-Based Mental Health Services
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health services, following a recent announcement…

Social Security Matters – I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t My Benefit Amount Increase
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I have been working somewhat consistently since commencing my…

State Board Investigating Reports Of Misconduct By Voter Registration Drive Workers
RALEIGH – Investigators at the State Board of Elections are looking into allegations of misconduct by individuals conducting voter registration drives, including that they are impersonating state or county election…

SBI Agents Arrest Teacher On Child Exploitation Charges
CARRBORO, NC – On Friday, February 13, agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Computer Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Carrboro Police Department, executed a search warrant at…

Governor Announces Utilities Commission Appointment
RALEIGH – On Friday Governor Stein appointed John W. Gajda, P.E., to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. “John Gajda brings decades of experience across every corner of North…
Federal Rule Targets CDL Issuance Loopholes, Rouzer Says
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) is praising the U.S. Department of Transportation for finalizing a rule aimed at tightening requirements for non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), saying the…

Betsy Ross 250 Flag Raised At Judicial Center To Honor America
RALEIGH — Visitors arriving to the North Carolina Judicial Center in Raleigh will see the Betsy Ross 250 Flag displayed prominently at the front entrance to honor the United States…

SBI Arrests Duplin County Man Accused Of Threatening Judge, Sheriff On Social Media
DUPLIN COUNTY — A Teachey man has been arrested and charged with making threats against a Duplin County judge and the county sheriff, according to the North Carolina State Bureau…

Sen. Lisa Barnes And Rep. William Brisson Honored At 2026 Farm Show Dinner
Recognizing leadership and lifelong service to NC agriculture and rural communities RALEIGH — The North Carolina Ag Partnership (NCAP) recognized two leaders in NC agriculture during its 2026 Farm Show…

Zebulon Man All Smiles After $120,000 Jackpot Win
RALEIGH – After Michael Standish of Zebulon got the news that he won a $120,000 Cash 5 jackpot, he had a big grin on his face. “I was happy, I…

Executive Pleads Guilty To Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Conspiracy
WASHINGTON — The president of a metal fabrication and manufacturing company pleaded guilty on Feb. 5, to a conspiracy to rig bids for maintenance, repair, and operations contracts affecting United…








