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New Bridge Opens In Place Of Former Wake County Tunnel
RALEIGH – A new bridge over Interstate 440 opened Thursday in West Raleigh, replacing a former tunnel that passed underneath the Beltline. The new Ligon Street bridge replaces the narrow,…
NCDMV Launches Online Upgrade From Level 2 Provisional License To Full Class C License
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) on Thursdsy announced a new online service allowing eligible customers aged 18 and older to upgrade their Level 2…
Facts Must Come Before Explanations
By John Hood RALEIGH — Who is to blame for North Carolina losing its industrial base over the past two decades? Misguided federal lawmakers who passed free-trade agreements? Foolish state…
Local Government Commission Warns Rocky Mount No Further Missteps Will Be Tolerated
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Local Government Commission (LGC) Wednesday issued a warning to the city of Rocky Mount to keep its books balanced or else the Commission may be forced…
NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program And Dedication To Community Launch Traffic Stop Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and Dedication To Community (D2C) have teamed up on a new initiative designed to help young drivers navigate traffic stops safely and…
Dominican National Extradited To US To Face Child Sexual Exploitation Charges After Fleeing Prosecution
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Dominican national extradited from the Dominican Republic to face child sexual exploitation charges appeared in federal court in North Carolina Tuesday. “Roberto Severino Hinojosa was indicted…
Joint Investigation In Robeson County Leads To Over 70 Felony Charges
MAXTON, N.C. — The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded a months-long investigation in Robeson County, initiated in response to complaints of illegal alcohol and drug sales, which…
Washington County Man Enjoys $1 Million Top Prize Win
RALEIGH, N.C. – Jamar McAllister of Plymouth tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. McAllister bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from…
Nash County Woman Couldn’t Sleep After $100,000 Win
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Julie Joyner of Rocky Mount could hardly believe what she was seeing Saturday night when a $30 scratch-off won her a $100,000 top prize. “I thought…
USPS Announces Temporary 8% Price Hike For Priority Mail And Other Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service has announced an 8% increase in prices for certain shipping services, citing rising transportation costs and the need to align rates with market…
NCDMV Selects Vendor For System Modernization
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced Wednesday the selection of Kyndryl for its System Modernization initiative following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) that was released…
Governor Leads Rural Listening Session In Sampson County
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – On Wednesday, Governor Stein joined business leaders, local elected officials, and other leaders in Clinton for his second of a series of Rural Listening Sessions. The…
