Durham County announces government office closures for the winter holidays with essential services like the Sheriff's Patrol Division maintaining operations.

SBA Home, a Lithuanian furniture company, is setting up its first North American factory in Davie County, North Carolina, investing $70 million and creating 250 jobs.

North Carolina launched an online Tech Resource Finder to help residents with internet access and digital skills, following an announcement by Governor Cooper.

Holiday changes to Hillsborough garbage schedule: pick-ups move to Dec. 23 for Mon/Tue routes, Dec. 27 for others; Christmas tree disposal requires tree be stripped; recycling delayed to Dec. 26.

Deputy Chief Bob Grossman is set to become the interim police chief of the Zebulon Police Department starting January 1, 2025, succeeding outgoing Chief Jacqui Boykin.

Governor Roy Cooper launches the Tech Resource Finder, a digital tool created to help North Carolinians access internet-related resources, such as digital skills classes and public computer access points.

The NC Governor's Highway Safety Program launches the "Holiday Booze It & Lose It" campaign, with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to prevent impaired driving.

Bo Ferguson is appointed as Durham's next city manager, taking over from Wanda Page on January 1, 2025. He is recognized for his long-term service and achievements, such as the HEART Program and fire department merger.

Over 600,000 North Carolinians enrolled in Medicaid Expansion in the first year, surpassing the two-year projection.

Custom Flavors is setting up a production hub in Concord, North Carolina, creating 30 new jobs and investing $6.5 million, with support from a state grant contingent on meeting job and investment targets.

Cherokee Tobacco Company is set to create 39 jobs and invest $14 million in a new facility in Caswell County, with North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper announcing a $125,000 grant to support the project.

NCDPI seeks public input on its plan to request a waiver for exceeding a 1.0% cap on alternate student assessments, with a submission deadline of January 15, 2025.

The Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District honored local environmentalists for their contributions to conservation and sustainable practices in the region.