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Governor Stein declared a state of emergency as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state. In a briefing this morning, Governor Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, and Secretary of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins provided an update on the winter weather that will impact much of the state starting Wednesday and into Thursday.
When Mrs. Smith tried to post a legal notice about her late husband’s estate, she experienced a headache undeserving of a widow. Neuse News could have offered a quick, affordable solution, but NC’s archaic laws forced her to use a slow, expensive weekly print newspaper with a shrinking number of subscribers.
Raleigh, N.C. - The N.C. Department of Revenue officially opened the 2025 individual income tax filing season and began accepting 2024 returns. Taxpayers who file state returns electronically will receive acknowledgements.
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RALEIGH – Applications are open to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 85 counties in November 2024, decreased in 12, and remained unchanged in three. Mitchell County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.9 percent while Orange and Currituck Counties each had the lowest at 2.9 percent.
In the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh, Josh Stein took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 76th Governor. Joined by his wife Anna and family, Stein swore to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and North Carolina and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of governor.
The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2024 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
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Judge W. Curtis Stackhouse has been appointed to serve as chief district court judge for Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties (Judicial District 9). He was first elected to the court in 2016.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions of volunteers in various categories, including Individual, Group, National Service, and Director of Volunteers (Paid).
During the Inaugural North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day, the Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year were recognized, and all the state’s farmers were honored at a celebration dinner at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Special guest and keynote speaker was former United States Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted October 2024 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.
Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.
