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Woman Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison, Ordered To Repay Over $15 Million In Restitution
NEW BERN, N.C. – This week, a federal judge sentenced a Kinston woman to 6 years in federal prison and ordered her to pay restitution in the amount of $15,286,912.91…
State Auditor Recommends Cuts
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) on Thursday released a comprehensive, data-driven performance audit examining long-term vacancies across state agencies and the significant impact of the lapsed salary generated…
Commissioner Causey: Department Of Insurance Saves Or Recovers $142 Million For North Carolinians in 2025
RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Tuesday that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered $142 million for North Carolina consumers in 2025, reflecting continued efforts to…
Knott Supports Crackdown On Organized Retail Crime
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) was the leading voice in Tuesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing in support of a bill to crack down on Organized Retail Crime (ORC).…
Governor Stein Holds Teacher Roundtable Highlighting Impact Of Cell Phone-Free Classrooms
CHARLOTTE – On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein visited East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte to hear from teachers about the impact of cell phone-free classroom environments. Last summer, Governor Stein signed into law a bill that established cell phone-free classrooms. The law took effect on…
You Decide: Can We Repeat The Success Of The 1990s?
By Mike Walden I’m often asked if there is any chance we can create an economy that is growing and adding jobs, where households see their standard of living rising,…
Social Security Matters – Why Didn’t My Friend’s Wife Get All Her SS Immediately?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: A friend told me about what he believes is a…
Johnson & Johnson To Build Second Major Facility In Wilson County
Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment Will Create Up to 500 New Jobs in State-of-the-Art Drug Manufacturing Facility WILSON — On Friday, Governor Josh Stein announced that Johnson & Johnson, a global leader in…
Lee County Man Hugged Store Clerk After Winning $2 Million
RALEIGH – A celebration broke out Tuesday morning in a local convenience store after Sheldon McDougald of Broadway bought a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million prize. “I went…
Vance County Tax Office Employee Charged With Embezzlement
HENDERSON, NC — A Vance County Tax Office employee has been arrested on felony embezzlement charges after a joint investigation by Vance County authorities and the North Carolina State Bureau…
AAA: Four Resolutions To Save Lives In The New Year
Leading causes of fatal crashes are all preventable CHARLOTTE – Every day, preventable motor vehicle crashes claim lives and devastate families. These tragedies are not accidents; they are the result…
Wilson County Bridge Will Receive Maintenance
WILSON – A bridge over U.S. 301 east of Wilson will undergo extensive preservation work to extend its service life and make the riding surface smoother. The $1.7 million project…
