Governor Josh Stein leads 23 governors in urging Congress to support the SNAP program, vital for food security and important for health, local economies, and agriculture.

Raleigh's Solid Waste Services may delay waste collection due to high temperatures, asking residents to put carts out by 6 a.m. and offering leniency on pick-up times for worker safety.

The Macerich Company has purchased Raleigh's Crabtree Valley Mall for $290 million, intending to invest $60 million in redevelopment over the next three years.

North Carolina's Department of State Treasurer partnered with OpenAI for a successful 12-week pilot program using AI to reclaim unclaimed property, potentially benefiting many North Carolinians.

Amanda Jo Mincolla of Middlesex, NC, faces felony charges for filing fraudulent insurance claims worth $8,121.

The article discusses a Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Watch in Raleigh, warning of high heat index values and advising residents to stay cool and hydrated.

NC Governor Josh Stein vetoes bills on concealed carry, immigration enforcement by sheriffs, and detainment practices, citing public safety and constitutional concerns.

North Carolina's Department of Information Technology announced a revised $1.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program to expand internet access, adjusting to new federal guidance.

The Sertoma Arts Center exhibits mixed media, architectural paintings, and printmaking artworks depicting memory and transformation until August 27, 2025.

North Carolina voters from four minor parties will be reclassified as unaffiliated after the parties failed to meet the state's recognition thresholds post-2024 election.

Garner Town Council passed an $87.3 million budget for FY 2025-26, including funding for Garner Fire-Rescue merger, Yeargan Park, street resurfacing, and housing preservation.

Raleigh City Council approved the 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan to address the housing crisis, aiming to increase affordable housing and support low-income residents over the next five years.

Wake Forest unanimously passed a $139 million budget for FY 2025-2026 with no tax rate increase but with slight hikes in waste and energy fees. The budget includes 18 new positions and assumes control over a senior center.