The State Board has tapped Monty Sullivan, a Louisiana higher-education veteran, as acting head of North Carolina's 58-college system while the legislature weighs confirmation.

At the July 20 meeting commissioners pledged roughly $4.5M toward a remote ‘digital’ tower at Johnston Regional, advanced a new DSS design and set public hearings. The board also approved budget moves and honored a WWII veteran.

A new budget provision directs NC's DEQ to join the federal FAST‑41 fast‑track for nuclear and gas projects, prompting warnings from environmental groups about rushed reviews.

NCDEQ has pushed Helene recovery funding past $1 billion; Burnsville will get state grants and loans to rebuild its drinking-water intake and sewer lines.

Federal investigators have opened a Title VI inquiry into East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, joining a broader federal review of med‑school admissions. The probe will examine whether admissions used unlawful racial criteria.

A state audit found duplicate payments, missing contracts and a $16,668.87 accidental reimbursement in Zebulon's financial records.

State gives NCCU a more than $110 million boost as Chancellor Karrie Dixon lays out plans to scale enrollment and pursue R2 research status after audit fixes.

Dozens rallied at Moore Square on Saturday as part of a nationwide 'ICE Out' day of action after two recent ICE‑involved shootings. Organizers tied the Raleigh event to wider demands for accountability.

Scott Lassiter says Wake County Schools suspended him and filed a state misconduct report to damage his 2024 campaign; he wants damages and his job back.

Cheryl Caulfield and Chris Heagarty did not file for reelection, opening contested Wake County school board seats in Districts 1 and 7 ahead of the November ballot.

The state budget lets the SBI place AI license‑plate readers on DOT land, expanding a pilot into an option for any agency and setting off privacy alarms. Lawmakers say it’s about public safety; advocates call it mass tracking.

Raleigh Police consolidated its headquarters and Downtown District at 111 W Hargett Street; the ACORNS unit moved to Six Forks Road as part of the reshuffle.

A Confederate battle flag briefly appeared on screens inside North Carolina’s pavilion on the National Mall, prompting the footage’s removal and a sponsor’s withdrawal.