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NC Man Sentenced For Civil Rights Violation
WASHINGTON D.C. — A Charlotte, North Carolina, man was sentenced Jan. 22 to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for a federal civil rights violation…
You Decide: Can The Beat Go On?
By Mike Walden I know I am dating myself, but when I was in high school in the 1960s, one of my favorite songs was “The Beat Goes On” by…
Social Security Matters – About Claiming Social Security Early And Investing It
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 am a 63-year-old single lady, and I…
Woman’s Instinct Led To A $1 Million Win
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – Celena Mars of Linden had a good feeling about buying a $10 Lucky Loteria scratch-off on Saturday and her instinct paid off with a $1 million top…
Wake County Man Wins $25,000 A Year For Life Prize
RALEIGH – Larry Spencer of Raleigh tried his luck on a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize. Spencer bought his lucky ticket from…
Social Security Matters – I’m Divorced; Can I Get Benefits From My Ex-Husband?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I…
Quarantine Area For The Imported Fire Ant Expands
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has expanded a state quarantine for the imported fire ant to include all of Davie, Forsyth and Iredell counties…
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…
