North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces a $25,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction in the 2000 missing person case of 9-year-old Asha Degree.

North Carolina leaders resist federal changes to SNAP, stressing the harm to over 1.4 million residents and the importance for children, the elderly, and low-wage workers.

The mobile market returns to Wake Forest, offering a "pay-what-you-can" model for grocery shopping and featuring the AmeriHealth Mobile Wellness Center for health services.

Taylor Street Park Sprayground is closed due to an equipment malfunction causing a water line break. Repair work is underway.

Wake County offers free meals to children under 18 during the summer through the USDA's Summer Food Service Program, available at 16 sites with no signup required.

Two NCSHP troopers were fired after an investigation into their conduct during a fatal crash involving Tyrone Mason. They initially were put on leave and later dismissed due to credibility issues.

Juan Garcia completes the Certified Government Chief Information Officers Program at UNC, joining professionals in public sector technology leadership.

Five people were hospitalized after American Airlines flight 1286 from Miami to Raleigh-Durham hit severe turbulence; emergency services responded at RDU.

Durham's Fourth of July city services affected; waste centers closed, limited transit service, parks open, free parking available.

Wolfspeed plans to navigate bankruptcy by ceding control to creditors, aiming to reduce its nearly $5 billion debt while maintaining operations and trading standards compliance.

The NWS has issued a heat warning for central North Carolina, with temperatures expected to reach the mid 90s to low 100s. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey highlights the importance of water safety as drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for young children aged 1 to 4 according to North Carolina Department of Insurance.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina announces a $52 million investment in rural community development, focusing on infrastructure, business expansion, health facilities improvements, and downtown economic revitalization.