North Carolina's State Treasurer's Office ran a successful 12-week AI pilot with OpenAI to identify unclaimed property and improve efficiency. An independent report on the program's effectiveness is forthcoming.

Durham's Fourth of July city services affected; waste centers closed, limited transit service, parks open, free parking available.

Wolfspeed plans to navigate bankruptcy by ceding control to creditors, aiming to reduce its nearly $5 billion debt while maintaining operations and trading standards compliance.

NC Governor Josh Stein vetoes bills on concealed carry, immigration enforcement by sheriffs, and detainment practices, citing public safety and constitutional concerns.

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.