Wake Forest prepares for its Lighting of Wake Forest event on December 5 with festivities, performances, and a community sing-along. Mayor Jones will light the Christmas tree, and local history exhibits and business sponsors add to the celebration.

North Carolina remains the only state that failed to pass its budget for the 2025 biennium, drawing criticism from the John Locke Foundation and Governor Josh Stein, who urge the General Assembly to act.

North Carolina state employees completed the OSBM's Performance Management Academy Foundations course, enhancing their skills in evidence-based policy implementation.

A man, Derick Godwin, was fatally shot on US-64; Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Another Raleigh shooting left a man critically injured on Buck Jones Road; the suspect is known and cooperating.

North Carolina's second Mobile Opioid Treatment Program, managed by New Season Treatment Center, aims to increase access to Medication-Assisted Treatment services in underserved areas around Greensboro and the Triad.

Kisha Scotton of NC's Wage & Hour Bureau was named Vice-Chair of the NASWA Wage & Hour Committee, celebrating her and the bureau's efforts in labor law compliance.

The NCDHHS Office of Rural Health celebrates National Rural Health Day and honors Dr. David Pope as NC's 'Community Star' for advancing rural healthcare.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina announces a series of new appointments across various state boards and commissions, bringing in professionals from diverse fields to influence state policymaking.

Raleigh City Council extends the two-hour free parking program until December 31, 2025, to boost downtown visits and economic activity based on positive early data.

Carrboro featured at Verizon's "Beyond the Storm" event, highlighting disaster resilience, with the town manager's keynote on community challenges and spirit, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and long-term equitable disaster planning.

Raleigh faces increased fire risk due to warm temperatures, dry spells, and gusty winds, prompting officials to issue red flag warnings and urge caution against activities that could ignite fires.

NC By Train recorded its highest ridership in 35 years in October, with a 10% increase over the previous year and a 4% rise from January to October compared to 2024.

NC Governor Stein visited a rehabilitated home under the Renew NC program, highlighting recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and the upcoming application deadline.