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.

Durham County Government announces office closures for the holiday season, affecting various services from December 24-26, 2024, and on January 1, 2025. Essential services like law enforcement will remain operational.

Governor Roy Cooper celebrates North Carolina's clean energy progress, highlighting over 20,000 new jobs and $24 billion in investments during his tenure.

Rolesville seeks members for its Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, inviting local residents to apply and participate in shaping the town's outdoor spaces.

Wake County officials have established a Behavioral Health Department to combat growing mental health and substance-use issues, appointing Denise Foreman as its leader.

North Carolina introduced a capacity restoration program at Pitt County Detention Center to aid inmates unable to participate in defense due to mental health issues.

Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-Elect Josh Stein of North Carolina have sued the state's GOP legislative leaders over a bill they claim infringes on executive powers.