The N.C. Department of Labor's "Beat the Heat" campaign encourages workers and employers to prevent heat-related illnesses with rest, water, and shade, offering resources like a heat safety calculator and educational materials.

N.C. Department of Transportation issues weekly financial reports for transparency and compliance with state law, detailing expenditures, receipts, and reserved cash for specific projects.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina announces a $52 million investment in rural community development, focusing on infrastructure, business expansion, health facilities improvements, and downtown economic revitalization.

North Carolina voters from four minor parties will be reclassified as unaffiliated after the parties failed to meet the state's recognition thresholds post-2024 election.

Garner Town Council passed an $87.3 million budget for FY 2025-26, including funding for Garner Fire-Rescue merger, Yeargan Park, street resurfacing, and housing preservation.

North Carolina officials, including Governor Josh Stein, attended the Paris Air Show to promote the state as an aerospace hub and to attract new business.

The Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative has disbursed $55 million to support 2,182 local businesses, aiming to help them recover and adapt post-pandemic.

North Carolina launches PATH NC, a modern child welfare information system, to improve child protection with real-time data and decision-making tools. The system is set to be statewide by summer 2026.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appoints new members to various state boards and commissions, including seasoned professionals and advocates to enhance leadership and address state challenges.

Wake Forest unanimously passed a $139 million budget for FY 2025-2026 with no tax rate increase but with slight hikes in waste and energy fees. The budget includes 18 new positions and assumes control over a senior center.

The Durham City Council has approved a $772 million budget for 2025-2026, focusing on community safety and infrastructure, with a property tax rate change to fund various initiatives.

GROW NC highlights emergency tuition grants and scholarships for Hurricane Helene-affected students at McDowell Technical Community College, with over 45,000 students benefiting statewide.

Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the design for Lake Myra County Park, promising a new recreational and educational green space by 2027, funded by a 2018 bond.