The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than 50% of adults 18 and older in the state have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. More than 43% of the adult population is fully vaccinated against the virus. "This is as significant milestone…

Forsyth County Government has a new CivicWeb Portal for county commissioner meetings that will give residents easier access to meeting information. The new portal can be accessed at https://coforsythnc.civicweb.net/Portal/ or by going to the commissioners’ page at…

Cpngressman Ted Budd is running for the U.S. Senate seat from North Carolina held by Richard Burr, whi is not running for re-election. The following is an edited biography supplied by the Budd campaign. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Ted Budd is a conservative.…

Elizabeth City State University is launching its VikingPLUS program, a comprehensive set of initiatives to help students afford a high-quality college education. The university will award new funds under VikingPLUS this year and has already provided a total of nearly $4.2 million in free credits,…

A Las Vegas, Nevada man pleaded guilty today to Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Wire Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, and Aggravated Identity Theft, and further agreed to forfeit the proceeds of his crimes. In additional to cash, forfeitable property included the…