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ALE Executes Search Warrant on Illegal Alcohol Establishment
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
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June 27, 2025
New Hill, N.C. After reports of a hit and run involving an individual leaving the property, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) began an investigation into an illegal business in New Hill. The investigation culminated with...
Commissioner Luke Farley Applauds Passage of House Bill 559 – “Make Elevators Great Again” (MEGA)
North Carolina Department of Labor.
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June 26, 2025
This week, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley applauded the NC General Assembly for passing House Bill 559 — the "Make Elevators Great Again" (MEGA) Act — a key step toward eliminating the state’s elevator inspection backlog and...
Loeffler Issues Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Signing
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released the following statement: “The...
New All Things Judicial Podcast Explores Courthouse Weddings and Witnesses a Real Ceremony with Spanish-Speaking Couple
North Carolina Judicial Branch
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June 26, 2025
The latest episode of All Things Judicial–Beyond the Bench, shines a spotlight on the civil wedding ceremonies conducted by North Carolina magistrates. Titled “Where Love Meets Law: Magistrate Weddings in North Carolina,” this episode offers both...
THCA Flower Reaches New Highs with Black Tie’s 2025 Strain Drop
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 4, 2025
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C., July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Tie CBD, a nationally recognized leader in premium hemp-derived cannabis products, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 THCA Flower Strain Drop—a curated collection of lab-tested,...
U.S. Retailers Turn to Offshore Bookkeeping Services to Improve Financial Precision
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
Explore how offshore bookkeeping services are reshaping retail finance with better accuracy, control, and fewer errors. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Retailers nationwide are rethinking how they handle their...
New Report: NC Private Voucher School Curriculum Review
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
A new report published by Public Schools First NC reviews the curriculum used by North Carolina private schools that accept taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Public Schools First NC...
Governor Stein Takes Action on Four Bills
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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June 20, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, June 20 - Today Governor Josh Stein vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153, and House Bill 318. He also signed House Bill 126 into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on his veto of Senate Bill 50: “This...
State certifies Mutton Snapper for new species state record
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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June 25, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new state record for the Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis). Mark Boles of Dublin, Georgia caught the 17-pound, 12.8-ounce fish offshore of...
Governor Stein Announces More Than $52 Million of Investment in Rural Communities
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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June 20, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, June 20 - Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,941,000. The grants include commitments creating a total of 137 jobs....
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Demands Accountability from PowerSchool over 2024 Data Breach
North Carolina Attorney General
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June 24, 2025
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is demanding information from PowerSchool about the cause of their 2024 data breach that compromised the personal information of nearly 4 million teachers, students, and parents in North Carolina. These...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Demands Accountability from PowerSchool over 2024 Data Breach
North Carolina Attorney General
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June 24, 2025
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is demanding information from PowerSchool about the cause of their 2024 data breach that compromised the personal information of nearly 4 million teachers, students, and parents in North Carolina. These...
Rate Gears Up for Hyak Motorsports at Grant Park 165 with Ricky Stenhouse Jr Behind the Wheel
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
CHICAGO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rate, a leading fintech company, is hitting the track this weekend with Hyak Motorsports, sponsoring driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr at the Grant Park 165. As part of the growing Rate Racing initiative, the...
Attorney Nick Dowgul of North State Law Shares Expert Advice on Professional License Defense in HelloNation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How can North Carolina professionals safeguard their careers before a complaint is ever filed? Nick Dowgul of North State Law in Raleigh offers practical guidance in HelloNation, emphasizing that...
Restoring Independence on Independence Day: Purple Heart Homes and Partners Deliver a New Home for WWII Veteran Drew “Preacher” Smith in Just 12 Days
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
Holly Springs, MS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Heart Homes is proud to announce that today, just in time for Independence Day, 99-year-old World War II Veteran Drew “Preacher” Smith has moved into his brand-new forever home, built on...
The Celebration Continues: Palmetto Moon Opens in Panama City Beach on July 26
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fresh from a fun-filled Destin debut, Palmetto Moon is cruising down the coast to keep the celebration going with the Grand Opening of its 50th store, opening at Pier Park...
NCDA&CS finds spotted lanternfly in Caldwell County
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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June 24, 2025
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Caldwell County. Initial surveys indicate that the distribution of the...
Multimedia Update - Trace Essex of Pupsi Inc Shares Insights on Dog Boarding Misconceptions in HelloNation Magazine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
CARY, N.C., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do most pet owners misunderstand about dog boarding? In a featured article in HelloNation Magazine, Trace Essex of Pupsi Inc in Cary, North Carolina, explains that boarding is far more than a...
Governor Stein Takes Action on 12 Bills
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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July 3, 2025
Today Governor Stein signed eight bills into law and vetoed four bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his vetoes of Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, House Bill 171, and House Bill 805: “At a time when teachers, law enforcement,...
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Roll Back Fair Housing Protections
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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July 3, 2025
Regulations developed to prevent discriminatory housing practices, racially segregated neighborhoods OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of...