October 26, 2025
State
Family Carries On Late Grower’s Legacy At State Farmers Market Watermelon Contest
RALEIGH – This year’s annual State Farmers Market Largest Watermelon Contest had a special meaning as it was held in memory of longtime watermelon contest competitor Donald Murphy, who passed…
This Summer, If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have To Get Ready
By NC Governor Josh Stein Summer always brings great memories – ice cream trucks, trips to the pool, and hamburgers on the grill. Just as reliably, summer also brings severe…
New Investigative Report Highlights Fraudulent Activity In Mount Olive
RALEIGH — A new investigative report on the Town of Mount Olive from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has made several findings and recommendations involving Mount Olive’s Water Department and…
Two Johnstonians Appointed To State Commission
RALEIGH – Governor Josh Stein has appointed two Johnston County residents to the North Carolina Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs. Carla West as Deputy Secretary for Opportunity and Well-Being…
DMV Audit Recommends Exploring Separation Of DMV And DOT As Customer Experience Worsens
Average DMV wait times are up 15.5% since 2019 Roughly 160 vacancies in the DMV RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released two audits of North…
Fayetteville Man Convicted Of Embezzling From U.S. Postal Service
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Fayetteville man pleaded guilty to misappropriation of postal funds and to making false entries and reports in U.S. Government records. According to court documents, Robert Raquan…
State Lawmakers Override Gov. Stein’s Veto Of HB 318: The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act
RALEIGH — The North Carolina House of Representatives today (Tuesday) voted to override Governor Stein’s veto of House Bill 318 — The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act. HB 318 strengthens…
NC House Overrides Governor Stein’s Veto Of HB 805
RALEIGH – Today (Tuesday), the NC House voted to override Governor Stein’s veto of HB 805 on a 72-48 vote. Democrat Representative Nasif Majeed joined the majority to vote for…
Rep. Rouzer Introduces Bipartisan Jobs In The Woods Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) have introduced the bipartisan Jobs in the Woods Act, which will connect young people with rewarding careers…
Former Assisted Living Businessman Pleads Guilty to State Tax Charges
RALEIGH – A former assisted living businessman pleaded guilty on Monday, July 21 in Wake County Superior Court to state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.…
Harnett County Felon Sentenced For Possessing Firearms During Search For Missing Child
RALEIGH – This week, a Harnett County man was sentenced to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing multiple firearms as a convicted…
Three Convicted Felons Sentenced For Illegal Reentry After Deportation
RALEIGH – Three Mexican nationals were sentenced on Tuesday for illegally reentering the United States (U.S.) after previously being deported. At the time they were charged and sentenced in federal…
