Starla Tanner is appointed as Durham's Director of the Community Partnerships & Engagement Department, beginning Dec 1. She has a background in public affairs and advocacy, with experience in NC and GA.

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.

Raleigh launches a joint space for teen programs and non-profits, fostering education, arts, and collaboration.

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles introduces new work zone driver training courses for teen and adult drivers, becoming part of the mandatory curriculum for driver education programs. A virtual course is also available.

Durham County General Services is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on November 22, open only to residents with a 2025-2026 solid waste decal.

Raleigh, NC's foggy morning is expected to clear for a sunny day with a high of 75°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms, light winds with gusts up to 21 mph. Fog to return at night with weekend fog, but sunny weather to resume early next week.

Raleigh's Budget Office releases the FY26 Program Catalog, offering detailed insights into city spending and programs for greater transparency in local government operations.

The NCDOT named a highway after Senator Thomas F. Taft Sr. and a bridge after Patrolman Paul Williams. It also reported on hurricane season's end, noting completed and ongoing storm repairs.

NC Governor Stein met with law enforcement in Wilmington, discussing a public safety approach emphasizing prevention, collaboration, and fair compensation for officers.

Novartis is investing $771 million in North Carolina's Research Triangle, creating 700 jobs by 2030, expanding gene therapy production in Durham, and opening a solid dosage production facility in Morrisville.

Governor Stein and NCDHHS announce a $3.75 million funding increase for the WNC Thrive initiative to support mental health and recreational programs for children and families affected by Hurricane Helene.

VectorTex USA, a subsidiary of Australian company Vector Technologies, is opening a $6 million manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown, NC, creating 44 jobs.

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.