Durham County boosts its childcare support project, Build Babies Durham, with an additional $1.69 million from ARPA funds, targeting 4- or 5-star rated providers and helping families access quality childcare until November 2026.

The NC State Board of Elections announced new leadership appointments and promotions, including Tim Hoegemeyer as general counsel and Jason Tyson as director of external affairs.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has convened a special legislative session to address urgent funding needs for the state's Medicaid program, affecting three million residents.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has released the number of provisional ballots from the November 4, 2025 municipal elections and explained their use and the process for counting them.

The NC Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission has approved parole for inmate Webster Waller, under a collaborative program, with release set for December 3, 2025.

Newly elected Commissioner Jenn Bernat joins re-elected Commissioners Alston and Sneed on Rolesville's Board, reflecting the town's dedication to community and growth.

Raleigh Water's billing system will be offline from Nov. 7-11 for upgrades, affecting payments and service requests. Emergency services remain available.

North Carolina's AP program sees a rise in student participation and scores, with 90,000 students taking 171,000 exams. 72.1% scored 3-5, surpassing the national average. Programs support teacher development and fund exam costs.

Governor Josh Stein hosted a roundtable in Greensboro, addressing the positive impact of North Carolina's medical debt relief program, which has cleared $6.5 billion in debt for residents.

North Carolina State Board of Elections will conduct a hand counting audit to verify municipal election results. The public can observe the precinct selection process for the audit.

NCDHHS issues partial SNAP benefits due to the federal shutdown, impacting 1.4 million people in NC, with emergency funds covering roughly 50% of November's needs.

Wake Forest elects Ben Clapsaddle as mayor with 70.6% of the vote, ending Vivian Jones' six-term run. Haseeb Fatmi and Keith Shackleford win commissioner seats, signaling demand for new governance. Results are unofficial but indicative of change.

Chatham County announces plans for capital improvements and a public hearing on November 17th to discuss a CIP that includes public facility upgrades.