North Carolina is named the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026, recognized for its skilled labor force and strategic initiatives, by Site Selection magazine.

The North Carolina Labor Commissioner, Luke Farley, has eliminated the state's elevator inspection backlog, ensuring all elevators are now inspected annually.

Wake Forest has an ongoing leaf collection program until March 13, 2026, urging residents to separate leaves from debris and placing them behind the curb for pickup. Guidelines also address limb and brush disposal to ensure efficient service.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is conducting a membership drive until March 31, 2026, offering benefits across four price tiers to support its cultural programs.

Officers Corrigan and March from Wake Forest completed Crisis Intervention Team training to improve interactions with individuals during mental health crises.

The NCDOT released its "Cash Watch Numbers" report, ensuring transparency for North Carolina's highway finances with weekly updates on cash balances and transactions.

Raleigh Parks opens nominations for the Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards to honor local volunteers for their contributions to the city's green spaces. Nominations are accepted until Jan. 31.

Durham, NC announced reduced service hours due to office closures, maintaining emergency services and altering waste collection and public transit schedules.

Shashane Chambers is set for parole in 2026 under North Carolina's MAPP, having been sentenced to life for second-degree murder prior to 1994, when parole was abolished for later crimes.

North Carolina's Governor offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Brittany Elizabeth Ferguson's 2024 murder case.

An audit report shows that despite increased North Carolina lottery sales, the portion of revenue for education is decreasing, prompting an investigation by the State Auditor.

NC Governor Josh Stein offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the double homicide of Carlos Guerrero and Marseddez Lopez in Guilford County.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the 2021 murder of John Luke Moore in Gastonia.