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Barringer To Run For US Congressional Seat
Lee County native, lawyer, and endurance athlete Paul Barringer announced Thursday that he will run for United States Congress as a Democrat for North Carolina District 13. “Throughout my career,…
Two Women Sentenced For Running $1.5 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
WILMINGTON, NC – A Zebulon woman was sentenced Thursday to 8 years in prison for her role in a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 fraud scheme. Loretta Clarice James, 49, had previously pled guilty to…
Bank Employee Pleads Guilty To Fraud Scheme
RALEIGH – A Lumberton woman pleaded guilty May 7 to bank fraud and misuse of social security numbers. Jillian Scott, 31, faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in prison…
NCDOT Names Paul Tine As New DMV Commissioner
RALEIGH – On Wednesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced Paul Tine as the new Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles. His first day is May 6, 2025.…
N.C. State Parks Campsite And Reservoir Entrance Fees To Increase Effective May 1
RALEIGH – Effective May 1, 2025, reservation fees at campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees at reservoirs will increase across the state parks system, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural…
Mpox Found In Wastewater In North Carolina
NCDHHS Urges Public and Providers to Be on Alert RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for…
NC Department Of Revenue Suspends Certain Late Action Penalties In Response To IRS Pushing Back Tax Deadlines
RALEIGH – In response to the Internal Revenue Service postponing various federal tax filing and payment deadlines until Sept. 25, 2025, the N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will not assess…
High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Arrested
Defendant’s Arrest is Final Arrest of 38 Indicted as Part of Alleged Conspiracy GREENSBORO, N.C. – A Mexican national and high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel was arrested today (April…
North Carolina’s First Electric Aircraft Charging Station Powers Flight In Aviation Milestone
SANFORD – North Carolina achieved an aviation milestone last week when the state’s first electric aircraft charger was used to power an electric aircraft for the first time. BETA Technologies…
State Auditor’s Office Investigating Lee County Schools
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is conducting an investigative audit of Lee County Schools focused on potential misappropriation of funds. The district was notified…
NCDOT Employee Pleads Guilty To The Sale Of Dangerous Counterfeit Car Airbags
RALEIGH – A Raleigh man pled guilty Wednesday to importing thousands of counterfeit car steering wheel airbags into the Raleigh area over the past two years. The counterfeit airbags were sold locally…
Wake County Woman Involved In $2 Million International Romance Scam Sentenced To Prison
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Wake County woman who engaged as a money mule or “middleman” to defraud multiple victims in an international romance fraud scheme was sentenced today (Tuesday) to 24 months,…
