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Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck seeks to continue his career of service as he announces candidacy for Congress
“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
Redistricting sets up shifting congressional race across Eastern North Carolina
The newly approved congressional map for North Carolina is reshaping political boundaries across the East, setting up a round of high-stakes decisions for incumbents and challengers in the 2026 election.
Xi Beta Upsilon members tour Monticello in Charlottesville
Fun visit to tour Monticello. Xi Beta Upsilon members traveling to Charlottesville include Donna Grady, Sandra Thompson, Jan Fly, Lois Charlton, Jessica Shimer, Sandra Braxton, Debbie Smith, and Diane Bowen.
Electrolux to Invest $23 Million in Kinston Expansion, Adding 74 New Jobs in Lenoir County
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced household appliance company Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc., will add 74 new jobs in Lenoir County. The company will invest more than $23.7 million to expand its Kinston dishwasher production facility and Manufacturing Center of Excellence for dish production in North America.
North Carolinians Will Continue to Receive Federal Food Assistance Benefits Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, NCDHHS is actively working with local, state and federal partners to understand and navigate the evolving impacts on essential services.
Retired officer and volunteer firefighter killed in Greene County crash while delivering hurricane relief supplies
GREENE COUNTY — A Greene County man remembered as a firefighter, veteran, and retired Greenville police officer died Friday morning while transporting Hurricane Helene relief supplies.
North Carolina's July employment figures released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
North Carolina's June county and area employment figures released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 92 counties in June 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in four. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.8 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper announces U.S. Senate bid
RALEIGH, N.C. — Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate. In a statement released Monday, Cooper said, “I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.”
Murphy introduces bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve enforcement of No Surprises Act
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the No Surprises Enforcement Act, alongside Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Bob Onder, M.D. (R-MO), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), to reinforce the historic No Surprises Act which protects patients from surprise medical bills. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate.
Murphy applauds passage of defense funding for 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025:
North Carolina's June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
Greene Central alum appointed Congressman Don Davis's Regional Director
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Warren as a regional director for North Carolina's First Congressional District.
Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Seniors’ Access to Critical Drugs
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressmen Adam Gray (D-CA) and Neal Dunn (R-FL), introduced the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, legislation to revert physician reimbursement for administering drugs under Medicare Part B to Average Sales Price (ASP) plus 6 percent, create an additional rebate paid by manufacturers, and hold patients harmless by basing coinsurance rates off the Maximum Fair Price (MFP).
US Congressman Greg Murphy: Updates from Eastern NC and Washington, D.C.
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North Carolina's May county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 93 counties in May 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in three. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.3 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.9 percent. Fourteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases and one decreased. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount had the highest rate at 4.9 percent while Raleigh had the lowest at 3.1 percent. The not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.6 percent.
North Carolina's April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 counties in April 2025. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 4.9 percent while Currituck and Camden Counties each had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
North Carolina's March County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 43 counties in March 2025, increased in 29, and remained unchanged in 28. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 2.8 percent.
Congressman Don Davis Visits ICE Detention Facility in Georgia
Congressman Don Davis toured the Stewart ICE Detention Facility in Lumpkin, Georgia, on Thursday, April 24. The trip marks the third detention facility Congressman Davis has visited in 2025, following visits to Alamance County ICE Detention Facility in Graham, NC, and Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.