Wake County commissioners approved contracts for two public safety stations, Sandy Plains and Five Points EMS Station, enhancing emergency readiness and incorporating green technologies.

NC Governor Josh Stein seeks $13.5 billion for Hurricane Helene recovery, with plans to rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and to present the request in Washington.

Chris Adams is appointed as the new chief of police for the Garner Police Department after serving in an interim capacity. He is a Marine Corps veteran with experience in various department roles.

The NC Auditor's report highlights a lack of transparency in Charlotte regarding a $305,000 payment to Police Chief Jennings, recommending better financial disclosures.

Wake County and Raleigh are allocating $23.5 million from hospitality tax revenues for arts, culture, and sports projects, with a November 6 proposal deadline.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections released provisional ballot data from the recent primary, detailing voter discrepancies and ID requirements, with results pending post-county canvass.

The NC Caregiving Workforce Strategic Leadership Council discusses progress and plans to address caregiver shortages in nursing, mental health, and direct care.

Wake County is developing a 50-year One Water Plan to manage water resources amidst population growth and climate change and seeks public feedback by October 10.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein urges Congress to extend enhanced ACA tax credits to prevent 157,000 residents from losing insurance and higher premiums for 888,000 others.

Governor Stein announces new recipients of the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants, predicting over 3,800 jobs and $131.6 million in spending.

The LGC approved an audit of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' finances following a $46 million deficit and job cuts, amid wider oversights on local entities and support for a housing finance initiative.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina signed Executive Order 25 to reestablish the Interagency Council for Coordinating Homelessness Programs, aiming to coordinate efforts across sectors to address homelessness and develop affordable housing.

North Carolina is auditing recent municipal elections by manually tallying votes and comparing them to electronic tabulations, ensuring election integrity.