North Carolina drivers avoid a large insurance rate increase as Commissioner Causey settles with the N.C. Rate Bureau, capping the hike at 5% and reducing motorcycle rates by 16.3%.

Fayetteville police investigate a fatal shooting at Liberty Square Apartments, with one dead from a gunshot wound. No arrests or suspects yet identified.

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.

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.

The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer reports stalled negotiations with CVS Caremark over unpaid rebates and contentious contract terms affecting the State Health Plan.

Carrboro declares June 6 Gun Violence Awareness Day, with Mayor Foushee advocating for gun safety laws and education, and community involvement through wearing orange.

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.

Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in North Carolina for an AI and cloud computing campus, expected to create 500 jobs, as announced by Governor Stein.

Walnut Creek Wetland Park offers Out in Nature events for LGBTQ+ in June, featuring professional development and outdoor activities. Open to all, registration is required.

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.

St. Charles County residents are increasingly installing in-ground pools, with figures indicating a rise to 7,504, with modern pools featuring shallow lounging areas and fewer diving depths.

Authorities captured Ray Shawn Austin after a nine-day search for his connection to a shooting at Knightdale's sports bar, where one was seriously injured.

North Carolina's Department of Labor increases safety inspectors' starting salary to $61,000 to strengthen workplace safety and retain qualified staff.