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Social Security Matters – My Wife Believes She Can Get A Spouse Benefit While I’m Still Alive; Can She?
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 of my wife told her, and she…
Annual Toll Rate Increase For The Triangle Expressway
RALEIGH – The annual toll rate increase for the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026. NC Quick Pass account holders in a traditional 2-axle vehicle can…
New Sampson County Driver License Office Opens
SAMPSON COUNTY – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) and the Town of Garland held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 22 to mark the opening of the new…
Truck Driver Facing Federal Charges After Zebulon Bank Robbery, Shootout With Arresting Officers
RALEIGH – A United States Magistrate Judge signed a complaint on December 27 charging Willie Edward Mcgee, Jr. with bank robbery and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime…
You Decide: Which Kevin Will Win?
By Mike Walden There’s a new battle going on between two individuals named Kevin. No, they are not boxers, nor are they involved in any sport. Instead, they are competing…
Social Security Matters – I’m On SS Disability; Should I Switch To Regular Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: Should I take my Social Security now at age…
Wake County Woman Wins “Pie In The Sky” $200,000 Powerball Prize
RALEIGH – Ann Gasperini of Raleigh enjoys playing the lottery but she never thought she would actually win big until a $3 Powerball ticket in Wednesday’s drawing won her a…
Hunt’s Pragmatism Served Our State Well
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina is one of America’s most contested electoral battlegrounds. It has been for generations. It is also home to one of the most successful…
Social Security Matters – Why Won’t Social Security Give Me My Benefits?
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 called the Social Security office, as well as…
State Board Randomly Determines Ballot Order For 2026 Elections
RALEIGH – With a drawing and a coin flip, the State Board of Elections on Friday, Dec. 19, randomly determined the order of candidates on the ballot for the 2026…
Fraudster Who Submitted Over $365,000 In Fake COVID Unemployment Benefit Applications Pleads Guilty
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Pitt County woman pleaded guilty to defrauding the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security (NCDES) by submitting false pandemic unemployment benefits (UI) applications…
Executive Of NC Construction Company Pleads Guilty To Bid-Rigging Conspiracy
WASHINGTON — The president of a North Carolina construction company pleaded guilty to conspiring to rig bids for maintenance, repair, and operations procurements for military installations in the United States.…
