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'Undivided' (It be your own people) The soul stirring gospel play coming to Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as "Undivided" hits the stage! A "right now" word and a must-see production! ELIZABETH CITY, VA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Prepare for an unforgettable experience as "Undivided"...

Senior Helpers Opens Doors in Central North Carolina
New Senior Helpers Location opened in Central North Carolina. Offering services that reduce hospitalization and support seniors aging in place. SALISBURY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Senior Helpers, the nation’s premier...

North Carolina Rural Schools Hardest Hit by U.S. Department of Education Funding Halt
Rural school districts stand to lose the most per student if funding withheld by the U.S. Department of Education is not reinstated. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New reporting by Kris Nordstrom of the North...

North Carolina Emergency Management Launches the “ReadyNC Challenge - Prep A Little, Save A Lot"
North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is launching its innovative new campaign, "Prep A Little, Save A Lot," designed to help North Carolinians build essential emergency kits without breaking the bank. Running throughout July and August 2025,...

North Carolina Loses $165 Million in Federal Public Schools Funding
Programs targeting underserved student populations stand to lose millions in federal funding as the Trump administration fails to meet a July 1 deadline. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S. Department of...

North Carolina's May County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 93 counties in May 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in three. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.3 percent while Currituck County had the...

Trump states daughter-in-law is great candidate for North Carolina Senate seat
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump expressed support Tuesday for his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as a strong candidate to fill the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Thom Tillis. When asked aboard Air Force One about...

Governor Stein Urges North Carolina Congressional Delegation to Oppose Reconciliation Bill
NORTH CAROLINA, July 2 - Today Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s US House delegation to vote against the Senate budget reconciliation bill. “This legislation is being rushed through at a time when many North Carolinians, who are worried...

Governor Stein Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive to Deliver Supplies to North Carolina Schools
NORTH CAROLINA, July 2 - Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor also made a donation of a box of binders, a...

Governor Stein Urges North Carolina Congressional Delegation to Oppose Reconciliation Bill
Today Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s US House delegation to vote against the Senate budget reconciliation bill. “This legislation is being rushed through at a time when many North Carolinians, who are worried about feeding their...

Governor Stein Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive to Deliver Supplies to North Carolina Schools
Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor also made a donation of a box of binders, a calculator, a set of sticky...

NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson celebrates 750th Brownfields site in North Carolina
On Tuesday, June 24, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson commemorated the 750th Brownfields site in North Carolina, the Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights in Winston-Salem. Brownfields sites are...

Heritage Signs & Displays Named One of North Carolina’s Best Employers for Third Consecutive Year
Veteran-owned company recognized for outstanding workplace culture, team collaboration, and mission-driven values CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heritage Signs & Displays, a veteran-owned leader in branding...

State Transparency Report Reveals Improvements, But Gaps Remain
Truth in Accounting Releases Latest State Transparency Rankings CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest report on state financial transparency, assessing how effectively...

La Rosa Realty LLC Enters in a Strategic Agreement with The Agency Dominican Republic Participating in IBIS Romana Bayahibe Project as a Co-Broker and Securing Exclusive Rights for IBIS sales in Puerto Rico
Celebration, FL, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: LRHC) (“La Rosa” or the “Company”), a real estate and PropTech company, today announced a strategic agreement between its wholly owned subsidiary, La Rosa Realty...

Alignment Healthcare Wins Key Legal Victory: Arizona Medicare Advantage Plans Elevated to 4 Stars
ORANGE, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced today that a federal court ruled in its favor on June 9 in a legal challenge against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),...

Professional Bookkeeping Services Promote Clarity in North Carolina Accounting
North Carolina businesses strengthen reporting and gain clarity by using Professional Bookkeeping Services effectively. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leadership teams are sharpening their financial strategies to...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Helps Secure North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of...

Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Launches New Reality Series to Recruit Foster Families
Greensboro, NC, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This July, Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) will debut a first of its kind online reality series following a family through the foster care licensing process. “Real Families, Real...

Governor Stein Takes Action on Six Bills
NORTH CAROLINA, July 7 - Today Governor Stein signed six bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 546: “This bill will strengthen North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have...