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.

The report highlights the success of cell phone bans in North Carolina classrooms, with positive impacts on academic and social aspects. A guidebook was created to help schools as statewide restrictions approach in January 2026.

Durham, NC ranked 7th in the 2025 Digital Cities Survey for using technology to improve services, as announced in a social media post. The city's tech enhancements include billing systems and cybersecurity.

Rolesville has completed the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, with the National Wildlife Federation acknowledging its efforts to conserve monarch butterfly populations.

Johnston County awarded over $350,000 in grants for community space improvements including handicap-accessible features and energy-efficient lighting. Funds are for diverse projects across multiple towns to enhance amenities and infrastructure.

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology breaks ground on expanded facilities in North Carolina, investing $102.5 million and creating 217 jobs, with Governor Stein lauding the state's business environment and manufacturing workforce.