AssetMark is creating 252 new jobs in Charlotte, investing $10 million. The wealth management firm's expansion is supported by a JDIG grant and aims to strengthen Charlotte's fintech sector.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh warns of scattered showers, storms, and potential severe weather in central North Carolina, with high humidity and temperatures leading to a heat index of 105°F.

Wake County reopens cooling stations due to high heat indices, aiding residents amid extreme weather conditions and recommending safety precautions against the heat.

Wake County is enhancing its water management by installing real-time monitoring at nine flood sites, joining systems at Lake Crabtree, to improve flood risk mitigation and dam safety, with online public data access planned.

The Band Punch will perform at Wake Forest's FNOW concert series on July 11, featuring food trucks, craft beer sales, and supervised fun from 6-9 p.m.

Wake County and Live Well Wake have released an assessment highlighting health issues such as housing and mental health. The plan aims to address these through community collaboration and interventions.

Chatham County opens Asbury and Bonlee Collection Centers for trash and recyclables; fallen trees close Crutchfield Crossroads and Siler City Swap Shops until further notice.

North Carolina passed the MEGA Act to improve elevator and amusement ride safety without new taxpayer costs, signed by Governor Stein and supported by Labor Commissioner Farley.

Raleigh's Department of Transportation is seeking resident feedback through two surveys to enhance the city's transportation, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure and the Quail Hollow Drive Green Street project.

Governor Stein of North Carolina signed six bills, including one expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage and telehealth access, and another modernizing building codes.

Raleigh introduces smart recycling bins as part of a pilot project to improve waste sorting and educate citizens, providing immediate feedback on recyclable items.

Raleigh's John P. "Top" Greene Park plans a 2025 summer program of arts, history events, and "Jazz on the Greene" concerts to celebrate African American culture.

Raleigh Fire Department's urban search and rescue team aided Alamance County during Tropical Depression Chantal, responding to flooding caused by the storm's intense rainfall.