Wake Forest earned its 12th GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025-26 budget, reflecting a commitment to transparent and effective fiscal strategy.

North Carolina's Labor Commissioner, Luke Farley, has established a Heat Stress Advisory Council to address workplace safety in high temperatures, featuring members from various sectors and focusing on enhancing heat-related safety regulations.

North Carolina prepares to utilize new Workforce Pell grants for career training programs, with support from various state institutions, aiming to enhance employment opportunities and skills development.

North Carolina announces extended service hours and a new digital initiative to aid veterans, with the support of Governor Josh Stein and community organizations, enhancing access to healthcare, housing, employment, and peer support.

North Carolina's OSH Advisory Council, led by Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, will meet on November 17 to discuss workplace safety at the NCDOL Office in Raleigh.

A local family's estate donated $105,000 to the Raleigh Police Department to enhance its K9 unit, honoring a former officer's legacy. The funds will be used to acquire and equip new K9s.

North Carolina's NCDHHS paused full SNAP distributions following a Supreme Court decision, affecting over 586,000 households waiting on full benefits.

Wake Forest Police host a BBQ fundraiser on Nov 22, to support their SWAT team and gear needs. Plates are $20 for BBQ, beans, and mac & cheese. No drinks provided. Pre-order by Nov 21.

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.