Law enforcement officers have a dangerous job. Few would dispute that. Where the biggest danger comes from, however, may be a big surprise. Read more

KENANSVILLE - At the September Board Meeting, members assessed and discussed recent COVID-19 data including local vaccination rates, new case rates, deaths, and hospitalizations related to the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. Read more

MOUNT OLIVE — Raeford Bell, 64, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill-inflicting serious injury on Oct. 13, after he attempted to burn a woman alive. Read more

FAISON — Goshen Medical Center in Faison is one of eight community health centers in North Carolina’s First Congressional District that will receive over $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding for COVID-19 to support major health care construction and renovation projects. Read more