Corning Transitions Tarboro Warehouse Operations to Ryder; Staff Expected to Retain Positions
Corning Inc. has announced it will transition its 780,000-square-foot Tarboro distribution hub to Ryder. Though the company filed a state-mandated WARN notice, the facility will remain open and the majority of the 123 employees are expected to transition to Ryder.
Budd Blames Dems As $229 Million In Mountain FEMA Aid Sits In Limbo
Sen. Ted Budd says $229M in FEMA aid for Western North Carolina is being held up and blames Democrats. Federal approvals exist, but congressional fights and legal tangles have muddied the timetable for county reimbursements.
Wake Schools Restrained Or Isolated Nearly 400 Kids In One Fall Semester
District data shows 371 Wake County students were restrained or secluded this fall, and incidents rose from the prior year. The numbers are part of reporting required by a 2023 settlement.
Tobacco Barn Road Horror as Juvenile Detained Following Double Assault Near Fuquay-Varina
Two people were hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after a serious assault on Tobacco Barn Road; deputies detained a juvenile and an investigation is underway.
Bone-Dry North Carolina On Edge As Spring Wildfire Season Sparks Worry
State officials warn that spring cleanup and widespread drought raise wildfire risk across North Carolina; safety tips and permit info are included.
Stein Bets $43 Million On Small-Town Job Boom Across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced $43M in rural infrastructure grants that officials say will ready buildings and sites to attract jobs across North Carolina. The awards target sewer, site and building work in distressed counties.
Eden Dump-Truck Driver in Deadly Linemen Crash Dies Behind Bars
Michael Ray Vernon, charged in an April 2025 Eden crash that killed four linemen, died Sunday while held at Raleigh Central Prison. The case had prompted indictments and local calls for change.












