North Carolina received the 2024 Spotlight Award from the National Association of Medicaid Directors for successfully enrolling over 570,000 people in Medicaid since December 2023.

Governor Cooper of North Carolina announced the "Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund," providing $1 million for student field trips to DNCR venues, prioritizing Title I schools.

The North Carolina Land and Water Fund has allocated over $45 million to preserve natural landscapes and waterways, with benefits for recreation, water quality, and endangered species.

A former Kannapolis insurance agent, Lori Ann Crisp, has been charged with forgery and embezzlement, accused of dishonestly taking $2,925.27 from a client. She faces felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation.

Governor Roy Cooper introduces North Carolina's first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, focusing on a public health approach to reduce violence and promote safety.

Abstract Ice Inc. is investing $14.7 million to set up a production facility in Forest City, North Carolina, creating 26 jobs and expanding their craft ice manufacturing on the East Coast.

Calvin Wilson, sentenced to life for 1992 first-degree murder, has been granted parole. He's set for release on December 4, 2024, after participating in the MAPP re-entry program.

The City of Raleigh is hosting a free GIS Day event at Raleigh Union Station on Nov. 21, including demos, hands-on activities, and a student map contest.

NCDHHS partners with the NC Commission of Indian Affairs to improve respiratory health in American Indian communities, including a fireside chat and tele-town hall.

Chatham County presents its CIP for 2026-32 for public scrutiny, outlining plans for infrastructure, education, and recreation, including a $3.85 million Siler City Elementary School roof replacement.

Governor Cooper coordinates with local leaders in Burke County, NC, to address rebuilding needs after Hurricane Helene, proposing a $3.9 billion relief budget.

Kevin O'Barr has been appointed as the interim Commissioner of Labor in North Carolina by Governor Roy Cooper, ensuring departmental stability until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes over in January.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has published the count of provisional ballots from the recent election, broken down by voting method and county.