Connect with us

News from the South - North Carolina News Feed

Auditor’s report discovers hundreds of state employees with outdated W-2 | North Carolina

Published

on

www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-05-09 12:37:00


State Auditor Dave Boliek’s office discovered that 1,011 employees across 13 state agencies had out-of-state addresses listed on their W-2 forms. Many were outdated due to moves to North Carolina. Of these, 317 were located outside neighboring states like South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The auditor’s office helped agencies update employee information and recommended annual reminders for employees to verify and update their contact and tax details. The report emphasized the importance of proper documentation to determine state tax residency, as North Carolina requires residents to file income tax returns annually.

(The Center Square) – Having discovered an employee in his office not commuting to work and living outside of North Carolina, state Auditor Dave Boliek’s office checked state agencies and found 1,011 with out-of-state addresses on W-2 forms.

Many are simply outdated after moves to North Carolina.

The Rapid Response Division of the auditor’s office says 317 of those were not in bordering states South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. It did not give a number for the border state of Georgia. The total was within 13 state agencies.

A release from Boliek’s office says, “Multiple agencies reported back that employees had not properly updated the address on their W-2 form since relocating to North Carolina. OSA confirmed with the state agencies the employees were accounted for. Through proactive engagement, OSA assisted other agencies in properly updating the address on employee W-2 forms.”

The report concludes with the recommendation, “State agencies should annually remind all employees to update their contact information as well as tax information and annually verify said contact information and tax information is up-to-date and correct.”

Tax laws identify residents, part-time residents and nonresidents with respect to paying state income tax.

A nonresident “resides in North Carolina for a temporary or transitory purpose and is, in fact, a domiciliary resident of another state or country,” or “does not reside in North Carolina but has income from sources within North Carolina and is, in fact, a domiciliary resident of another state or country.”

Part-time means having moved in or out and having residency in another state during the tax year. The Filing Requirements Chart determines if there is need to file a state income tax return.

Residents of the state must file income tax returns each year, per the requirement chart.

The post Auditor’s report discovers hundreds of state employees with outdated W-2 | North Carolina appeared first on www.thecentersquare.com



Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Centrist

The content primarily reports on a factual event, detailing the discovery of out-of-state addresses on W-2 forms by the North Carolina Auditor’s office. It provides an explanation of the findings, offers an official recommendation for improved employee address verification, and clarifies tax residency rules. The tone and language are neutral and factual, without any discernible political or ideological bias. The article does not advocate for a particular political stance but instead focuses on reporting an issue and offering a corrective recommendation. As such, it adheres to a neutral, informational approach with no overt political positioning.

News from the South - North Carolina News Feed

Romance scam victim confronts suspect after arrest

Published

on

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-09-09 13:00:38


SUMMARY: Carol West, a 70-year-old Florida woman, confronted Corey Woodall, a Granville County man accused of scamming her out of tens of thousands of dollars in a romance scam. Carol believed she was talking to a high-ranking Army officer and was duped by fake photos and stories. Over a few weeks, she purchased $60,000 in gift cards and Bitcoin, which she sent as requested. Authorities say romance scams exploit victims’ goodwill to extort money, with Americans losing $16 billion last year alone. Carol demands repayment, stating she will ask a judge to ensure Woodall returns her life savings, even dollar by dollar.

The confrontation was caught on camera after the victim was targeted by a type of fraud that authorities say cost Americans tens of millions of dollars each year.

More: abc11.com
Download: https://abc11.com/apps/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews

Source

Continue Reading

News from the South - North Carolina News Feed

Leading UNC researcher worries about ‘chaos,’ mixed messages as respiratory illnesses see an uptick

Published

on

ncnewsline.com – Clayton Henkel – 2025-09-09 05:00:00

SUMMARY: As respiratory virus season begins, health messaging is complicated by controversy surrounding HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has expressed skepticism about vaccines and dismissed the COVID-19 vaccine’s impact. Dr. David Wohl, infectious disease expert at UNC Chapel Hill, calls this politicization “tragic,” warning it fosters confusion and risks resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, which has reemerged due to vaccine hesitancy. Kennedy’s firing of advisory panels and NIH funding cuts alarm public health leaders. Some states are expanding COVID booster access despite federal restrictions, while North Carolina pharmacies await guidance. Wohl urges reliance on trusted medical advice and stresses continued support for vaccine research amid funding challenges.

Read the full article

The post Leading UNC researcher worries about ‘chaos,’ mixed messages as respiratory illnesses see an uptick appeared first on ncnewsline.com

Continue Reading

News from the South - North Carolina News Feed

Your brain when lottery jackpot gets bigger and bigger

Published

on

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-09-08 17:50:12


SUMMARY: As the Powerball jackpot grows, many imagine what they’d do with $1 billion despite the slim odds of 1 in 292.2 million. Psychologist Susan Albers explains that the brain’s reward center activates, releasing dopamine, creating a “what if” fantasy that sparks excitement. People vividly imagine buying homes, gifts, or quitting jobs. While daydreaming is normal, problems arise when lottery play becomes excessive, causes anxiety, or disrupts life and relationships. Albers advises setting limits and understanding what needs—like excitement or hope—are driving play. If gambling becomes problematic, seeking mental health support or calling helplines like NC Education Lottery’s is recommended.

Even though the odds are against you winning a lottery jackpot, Susan Albers, Clinical Psychologist, at the Cleveland Clinic says, “When the numbers rise into the billions, the reward center of the brain lights up like fireworks.”

https://abc11.com/post/powerball-winner-missouri-texas-split-jackpot-winning-numbers-who-won/17756570/
Download: https://abc11.com/apps/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews

Source

Continue Reading

Trending