North Carolina Mobilizes Over 150 Fire Departments to Install Free Smoke Alarms in Statewide Safety Initiative
North Carolina launched a public safety campaign with the OSFM, Kidde, and State Farm to install free smoke alarms and educate on fire safety, supported by grants and donations of alarms and other safety equipment.
Raleigh Celebrates African American Heritage with Renaming of John P. "Top" Greene Community Center to Cultural Park
The John P. "Top" Greene Community Center in Raleigh is now the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Park, with a renaming event on June 22 showcasing African American culture.
Raleigh Champions Sustainability with Gipson Play Plaza's Eco-Friendly Stormwater Innovation
Raleigh's Gipson Play Plaza integrates play with environmental strategy, featuring a water management stream and permeable surfaces to reduce urban runoff and improve water quality, demonstrating the city's investment in sustainable infrastructure.
Orange County Approved for $378M in School Bonds as LGC OKs Funding for Projects Across North Carolina
The LGC approved Orange County to issue $378 million in bonds for school and infrastructure improvements, with $125 million for Orange County Schools and $175 million for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.