Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $50 million in grants to aid storm-damaged infrastructure recovery in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

The Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships in North Carolina has unveiled a plan with 30 strategies to improve the state's workforce, emphasizing support for underserved communities and partnership with educational institutions.

City Council of Durham is deciding on the future of the former Police HQ at 505 W. Chapel Hill St, with staff advising to wait for better market conditions for redevelopment and to discuss preservation of the historic Milton Small building.

Rolesville names Jason Deitch as new fire chief, recognizing his accomplishments and experience including achieving an ISO Class 1 rating at his previous position.

The NCDOT released its weekly fiscal health report, detailing cash balances and transactions, continuing its commitment to financial transparency as per 2019 legislation.

Alicia Marks Flowers was appointed to the Superior Court in North Carolina by Governor Josh Stein, filling the vacancy left by the retiring Gail Adams.

Allison Schafer is retiring as NC's general counsel for education; Tiffany Lucas will succeed her in 2026. Schafer's career spanned over 40 years. Lucas has extensive legal expertise, including a decade at the NCDOJ.

North Carolina receives over $7 million in grants for economic growth in 15 counties, covering job creation, infrastructure, and workforce development.

North Carolina announces new film grants to boost local film production, create 4,900 jobs, and inject $113 million into the economy, with projects like "The Hunting Wives" and "RJ Decker" receiving significant funds.

Starla Tanner is appointed as Durham, NC's new Community Partnerships & Engagement Director, emphasizing the city's commitment to community relations.

North Carolina released $270 million for water infrastructure repair and improvement in areas damaged by Hurricane Helene, focusing on resilience against future floods.

North Carolina seeks a vendor to lead phase two of its election system modernization, focusing on updating legacy applications to enhance security and user-friendliness. The project aims to strengthen public trust in elections.

Landon Perry and David Barkhau won the Internal Audit Award of Excellence from NC's Council of Internal Auditing for their outstanding contributions at NCDIT.