Governor Josh Stein urged Congress at the NC State Emerging Issues Forum to protect clean energy projects, emphasizing their economic impact on North Carolina.

Nearly 2,000 acres next to Moores Creek National Battlefield in North Carolina have been added to the State's Registry of Natural Heritage Areas to preserve local flora and fauna.

Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt has been named the new State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer for North Carolina, effective June 2, 2025. He is recognized for his work in healthcare access and medical education.

Research from the Sheps Center shows that North Carolina's Medicaid expansion has granted healthcare access to over 650,000 residents and positively impacted health and economy, with cost savings and benefits for local businesses.

Raleigh Water apologizes for billing delays due to a new vendor transition, ensuring no shut-offs or late fees, and encourages customers to use their online Web Self Service.

The NWS forecasts showers, thunderstorms, and dynamic weather for central North Carolina, with potential severe storms and hazardous conditions expected in the coming days.

Edgar Ambrocio Perez of Burlington is charged with insurance fraud for collecting disability payments while employed, costing Specialty Insurance Co. $8,736.56.

Carrboro Town Commons is hosting the Freight Train Blues Concert featuring Dedicated Men of Zion and Faith & Harmony on May 30, at 6:30 p.m., free admission.

North Carolina's Durham County will conduct its third Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony outside the courthouse on June 2, 2025, featuring local leaders and the Montford Point Marines.

Elizabeth City man, Rashawn M. Baum, received a 78-month federal prison sentence for intending to distribute fentanyl. Baum had pled guilty and was sentenced after a high-speed chase and crash.

Tim Gasperson has been appointed as the new Division Director for Community Supervision in Judicial Division 4 by the NCDAC, overseeing 25 counties in western North Carolina.

Gov. Josh Stein of NC honored WWII veteran Joe Balogh with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during Military Appreciation Month.

Raleigh gang member Shakeim Weeks was sentenced to 14 years for a cross-country fentanyl trafficking scheme involving Lego boxes. His case was part of an OCDETF operation.