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Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes welcomes Allen Norfleet to the agency’s campaign finance leadership team.
Published: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 @ 2:35 pm By: ENC NOW
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes welcomes Allen Norfleet to the agency’s campaign finance leadership team.
 
This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, sheriffs’ personnel and their families for their Annual Business Conference.
Published: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By: ENC NOW
This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, sheriffs’ personnel and their families for their Annual Business Conference.
 
The North Carolina House unanimously passed the “Dominique Moody Safety Act,” advancing a child-welfare reform package named for the six-year-old girl whose death exposed repeated failures by Mecklenburg County social services officials to act on reports of abuse and neglect.
The North Carolina House unanimously passed the “Dominique Moody Safety Act,” advancing a child-welfare reform package named for the six-year-old girl whose death exposed repeated failures by Mecklenburg County social services officials to act on reports of abuse and neglect.
 
Don Brown grew up in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. He spent his youth fishing in the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds with his grandfather, including net fishing for herring.
Published: Friday, May 29th, 2026 @ 1:56 pm By: ENC NOW
Don Brown grew up in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. He spent his youth fishing in the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds with his grandfather, including net fishing for herring.
 
In this episode of Table Talk, host Stan Deatherage and co-host Dave Hudson sit down with Washington, North Carolina City Councilman Joe Davis for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation. Originally planned as a joint discussion with fellow councilman Max Perreault, Davis appears solo after
Published: Thursday, May 21st, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By: ENC NOW
In this episode of Table Talk, host Stan Deatherage and co-host Dave Hudson sit down with Washington, North Carolina City Councilman Joe Davis for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation. Originally planned as a joint discussion with fellow councilman Max Perreault, Davis appears solo after
 
Cathy Sutton Murphy, 66, of Washington, North Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 14, 2026.
Published: Monday, May 18th, 2026 @ 8:39 am By: Announcements
Cathy Sutton Murphy, 66, of Washington, North Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 14, 2026.
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the long-running Leandro school funding case, ruling that every decision made in the case since 2017 was void.
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the long-running Leandro school funding case, ruling that every decision made in the case since 2017 was void.
 
NC Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, is asking the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) to conduct a hand-eye recount in his race against Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
NC Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, is asking the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) to conduct a hand-eye recount in his race against Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
 
A follow-up report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has uncovered additional alleged financial management failures in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, including roughly $15 million in expenditures that were kept off the district’s books for months.
A follow-up report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has uncovered additional alleged financial management failures in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, including roughly $15 million in expenditures that were kept off the district’s books for months.
 
North Carolina could provide a scalable blueprint for integrating food into the health care system, following the success of NourishingWake, a program by NourishedRx.
North Carolina could provide a scalable blueprint for integrating food into the health care system, following the success of NourishingWake, a program by NourishedRx.
 
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
 
With a little over a week to go before the state’s primary elections, Mount Olive native Ron Herring has been named as the director of election security and enforcement for the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), effective immediately.
With a little over a week to go before the state’s primary elections, Mount Olive native Ron Herring has been named as the director of election security and enforcement for the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), effective immediately.
 
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
 
Joffre’ Robert Fisher, Jr., 80, of Washington, North Carolina, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on January 19th, 2026.
Joffre’ Robert Fisher, Jr., 80, of Washington, North Carolina, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on January 19th, 2026.
 
Officials with the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWNC) provided an update on Dec. 15 on ongoing recovery efforts, reporting on housing programs, hazard mitigation, and state road conditions more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina.
Officials with the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWNC) provided an update on Dec. 15 on ongoing recovery efforts, reporting on housing programs, hazard mitigation, and state road conditions more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina.
 
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has officially received full federal recognition following passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included the Lumbee Fairness Act and was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Thursday.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has officially received full federal recognition following passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included the Lumbee Fairness Act and was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Thursday.
 
At their meeting on Wednesday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) voted unanimously to hold a public comment period and meeting on proposed permanent rules for non-citizen list maintenance.
At their meeting on Wednesday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) voted unanimously to hold a public comment period and meeting on proposed permanent rules for non-citizen list maintenance.
 
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
Published: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 @ 3:17 pm By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
 
“The people of Eastern North Carolina must have a strong voice in Congress to make sure their values are protected and the America First Agenda is implemented .” Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck Candidate for NC District 1 Congressman
Published: Friday, December 5th, 2025 @ 12:56 pm By: ENC NOW
“The people of Eastern North Carolina must have a strong voice in Congress to make sure their values are protected and the America First Agenda is implemented .” Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck Candidate for NC District 1 Congressman
 
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), and North Carolina Emergency Management announced that a total of $500,000 in home winterization grants will be awarded to two nonprofit organizations engaged in housing rebuild and repair.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), and North Carolina Emergency Management announced that a total of $500,000 in home winterization grants will be awarded to two nonprofit organizations engaged in housing rebuild and repair.
 
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Secretary Eddie Buffaloe Jr. will be taking on a new role as the new deputy chief for the Raleigh Police Department’s Administrative Services Division.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Secretary Eddie Buffaloe Jr. will be taking on a new role as the new deputy chief for the Raleigh Police Department’s Administrative Services Division.
 
Despite a recent trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, China has increased imports of Brazilian soybeans, a major North Carolina cash crop, causing experts to express concerns about the stability of the trade deal.
Despite a recent trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, China has increased imports of Brazilian soybeans, a major North Carolina cash crop, causing experts to express concerns about the stability of the trade deal.
 
Republican leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly have rejected Gov. Josh Stein’s call for an extra legislative session dealing with Medicaid next week, calling the move unconstitutional and unnecessary.
Republican leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly have rejected Gov. Josh Stein’s call for an extra legislative session dealing with Medicaid next week, calling the move unconstitutional and unnecessary.
 
Eastern North Carolina Now, commonly referred to as ENC Now, serves as a comprehensive communication platform that addresses the diverse needs of its audience. As a First Amendment news outlet, and a digital social media space, we possess the capability to disseminate your business, personal...
Eastern North Carolina Now, commonly referred to as ENC Now, serves as a comprehensive communication platform that addresses the diverse needs of its audience. As a First Amendment news outlet, and a digital social media space, we possess the capability to disseminate your business, personal...
 
North Carolina’s Republican legislative leadership never met a tax they didn’t want to cut. Since taking control of state government in 2011, they have cut corporate tax rates from 6.9 percent to the current 2.0 percent.
Published: Sunday, October 26th, 2025 @ 6:07 pm By: Tom Campbell
North Carolina’s Republican legislative leadership never met a tax they didn’t want to cut. Since taking control of state government in 2011, they have cut corporate tax rates from 6.9 percent to the current 2.0 percent.
 
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub.
Published: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 4:14 am By: ENC NOW
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub.
 
A rapid response report from the North Carolina State Auditor’s Office (OSA) is raising serious concerns about safety on the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) more than a month after the murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
A rapid response report from the North Carolina State Auditor’s Office (OSA) is raising serious concerns about safety on the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) more than a month after the murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
 
Dorcas Dixon Swain, 92, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Beaufort County, North Carolina to parents J. Hyman and Hattie Dixon, she had been a Hampton resident since 1963.
Dorcas Dixon Swain, 92, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Beaufort County, North Carolina to parents J. Hyman and Hattie Dixon, she had been a Hampton resident since 1963.
 
A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
 
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, North Carolina executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Saw Mill Rd in Blounts Creek, NC.
Published: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 @ 10:20 pm By: ENC NOW
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, North Carolina executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Saw Mill Rd in Blounts Creek, NC.
 
On March 6, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with Probation and Parole Officers from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction arrested Robert Earl Blount III and Ryakeem Devon Blount at a residence in Aurora, NC.
Published: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 @ 11:48 am By: ENC NOW
On March 6, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with Probation and Parole Officers from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction arrested Robert Earl Blount III and Ryakeem Devon Blount at a residence in Aurora, NC.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner announced on Thursday that his office has found $170 million in unspent and unallocated funds.
North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner announced on Thursday that his office has found $170 million in unspent and unallocated funds.
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has announced the resignation of James Yokeley, the Surry County Board of Elections chairman. He is facing accusations of drugging food, child abuse and other crimes.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has announced the resignation of James Yokeley, the Surry County Board of Elections chairman. He is facing accusations of drugging food, child abuse and other crimes.
 
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
 
A University of North Carolina tennis player's federal class-action lawsuit against the NCAA could target more than 17,000 potential plaintiffs, according to a court document filed Monday.
A University of North Carolina tennis player's federal class-action lawsuit against the NCAA could target more than 17,000 potential plaintiffs, according to a court document filed Monday.
 
Kenneth Richard Poorman, Jr. “Kenny,” age 80, a resident of Washington, North Carolina went peacefully to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC, surrounded by his loved ones.
Published: Monday, August 11th, 2025 @ 7:00 am By: Announcements
Kenneth Richard Poorman, Jr. “Kenny,” age 80, a resident of Washington, North Carolina went peacefully to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC, surrounded by his loved ones.
 
North Carolina also at risk due to RINO Phil Berger's NC Green New Deal - HB951
Published: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 @ 9:05 am By: John Steed
North Carolina also at risk due to RINO Phil Berger's NC Green New Deal - HB951
 
Policymakers must prepare for Medicaid expansion’s unraveling

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