North Carolina's Garrett A. Morgan Page Program for high school students has been postponed without a new start date, impacting participants awaiting the experience.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) releases weekly financial reports on its website as required by law, detailing receipts, disbursements, and balances.

Chatham County, NC, has imposed a ban on all open burning inside the county limits due to high wildfire risks, as directed by the NC Forest Service. Fines will be levied for violations.

Franklin County has issued a burn ban due to drought conditions to prevent wildfires, only allowing grill cooking near dwellings, effective from March 21, 2025.

Carrboro declares March 28-April 3 as Transgender Day of Visibility week, showing support for the transgender community and their rights. Mayor Foushee emphasizes celebrating transgender contributions.

Durham Public Schools reduced its budget shortfall from over $34 million to under $7 million, in part by cutting department budgets by 15%. They also introduced a financial tool for transparency and aim to avoid job losses.

Chatham Child Wellbeing Collaborative will host 'CommUNITY: Mind Matters' in Siler City, NC, focusing on mental health with speakers, food, and music. It aims to support mental wellbeing and includes youth activities and a mental health pledge.

A Raleigh man, Donnavin Byrdsong, received a 16-year sentence for trafficking fentanyl, hiding the drugs in Lego boxes, according to the Justice Department.

Governor Josh Stein signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 Part 1, providing $524 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina, focusing on rebuilding and recovery.

The NWS forecasts mixed weather for Raleigh with showers, potential storms, and varying temperatures; a hazardous outlook warns of high winds and fire danger.

Haywood County in North Carolina is set to receive high-speed internet at 359 locations, funded by a $1.2 million project with federal and private investments, part of efforts to bridge the digital divide.

Three North Carolina students won top honors in the U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest, with their works celebrating women in aviation, and are now entering the international contest.

Wake County's 20th Keeping the Farm Workshop offered insights and strategies for farmers facing modern challenges, such as property taxes and land preservation, amid development pressures.