October 25, 2025
State
Costa Rica Resident Sentenced For Orchestrating Multimillion Dollar International Telemarketing Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Costa Rica resident was sentenced today (Tuesday) to more than 15 years in prison for carrying out a years-long telemarketing scheme that defrauded victims in the…
Brothers Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme
PENDER COUNTY, NC – The Pender County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have identified a large-scale Moldovan and Russian money laundering scheme. The PCSO…
NCDMV Announces Moratorium On Driver License Expirations
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Senate Bill 391 has been signed into law by Governor Josh Stein, establishing a moratorium…
BBB Offers Tips To Safely Help Flood Victims In Texas, North Carolina
RALEIGH – As of Tuesday morning, news reports indicate that the devastating flooding in Central Texas has resulted in at least 100 deaths, including at least 28 children from Camp Mystic in…
‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign In Effect Through July 6
RALEIGH – Every year, the Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads. The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its “Operation Firecracker…
Audit Confirms Deficit Projections Of State Health Plan
RALEIGH — A new performance audit from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has confirmed actuarial projections showing growing net losses and a cash deficit for the North Carolina State Health…
NC American Legion Selects Devell “Bo” Durham Jr. As Statewide Commander
On June 21, during its annual State Convention, the North Carolina Department of The American Legion elected its new Commander for the 2025-2026 term. Johnston County resident Devell “Bo” Durham…
$500,000 Available For Eastern NC Nonprofits Through The NC Community Foundation
Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 20. The endowment, which is a fund of…
New Tax On Taxis And Ride Share Services Goes Into Effect On July 1
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network…
Auto Insurance Rates Increasing October 1
RALEIGH – Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Monday a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau on automobile insurance rates. The settlement provides for an average statewide increase of 5 percent.…
Brad Salmon Appointed To Serve As Deputy Commissioner On The North Carolina Industrial Commission
RALEIGH – The Industrial Commission has announced the appointment of Brad Salmon to serve as a Deputy Commissioner beginning June 9, 2025. Salmon brings significant judicial experience to the Industrial…
Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison
NEW BERN, N.C. – Jesus Anibal Gutierrez, a 27-year-old resident of College Park, GA was sentenced this week to 12-1/2 years in federal prison for distributing crystal methamphetamine in Wayne…
