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Burlington Tax Return Preparer Sentenced In Connection With Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A Burlington woman was sentenced this week to 25 months ofimprisonment, and one year of supervised release in connection with her preparation of false tax returns, announced…

ALE Charges Three Following Investigation Into Fatal Pitt County Crash
GREENVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash involving underage individuals. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the…

NCDMV Launches Estimated Wait Times And Capacity Information On Website For Driver License Offices
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is announcing a new feature on its website that provides customers with estimated wait times and real-time capacity status for driver…

Governor Stein Calls For Law Enforcement Raises
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Thursday, Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials at Central Piedmont Community College to highlight the urgent need to fund public safety priorities included in his…

Medal Of Honor Recipient To Be Featured On N.C. Highway Historical Marker
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – A man who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II soon will be recognized…

NC SBI Awarded CALEA’s 10th Consecutive Reaccreditation Of Excellence
TUSCON, A.Z. – NC SBI Director Chip Hawley, Chief of Staff Brent Culbertson, and members of the SBI’s CALEA accreditation team attended the spring CALEA conference in Tucson, Arizona, last…

When War First Came To Fayetteville
By John Hood RALEIGH — A couple of weeks ago, I was privileged to speak at a ceremony honoring those who fought at the first major southern engagement in the…

Governor Stein Kicks Off Rural Listening Tour
MARION, N.C. – On Monday, Governor Josh Stein kicked off his rural listening session series. He met with business leaders, local elected officials, and other leaders to hear their concerns…

NCDMV Expands Private Road Testing To Adult Drivers
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced an expansion of its successful partnership with private driver education schools to include road testing for adult drivers.…

NCDOT Selected For FAA eVTOL Pilot Program
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has been selected to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration…

13 N.C. Main Street Award Winners Honored
NEW BERN, N.C. – Thirteen communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization during the North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, March 11 in New Bern. North Carolina Department of Commerce Chief…

Wilkes County Register Of Deeds Arrested
WILKESBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation SBI has arrested Wilkes County Register of Deeds Misty Michelle Smithey following a drug investigation in Wilkes County. Smithey, age…








