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.

Governors Josh Stein and Henry McMaster are requesting the Trump administration to uphold a drilling moratorium to protect the Carolina coasts' economies and ecosystems. They emphasize the areas' value and bipartisan opposition to offshore drilling.

North Carolina's DST released a second round of interest-free loans to aid Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina, with $34.4 million earmarked for local governments.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program to help homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene, with $807 million allocated for recovery efforts.

Governor Stein of North Carolina supports the right to nonviolent protest while urging order ahead of planned rallies, emphasizing public safety and readiness to respond to any unrest.

North Carolina has passed the 2025 Investment Modernization Act, altering the state's pension fund strategy by creating a new Investment Authority to replace the sole decision-making power of the State Treasurer.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has signed new laws enhancing state operations, including the 2025 State Investment Modernization Act for better investment strategies and House Bill 50, supporting law enforcement retention efforts.

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin will not seek re-election, focusing on family, business, and community contributions after advocating for strategic investments for the city's future.

NC Health Secretary Dev Sangvai promoted the Hope4NC program and the funding-uncertain Healthy Opportunities Pilot during a tour in Western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene.

JetZero Inc. will establish a $4.7 billion airplane manufacturing hub in North Carolina, creating 14,560 jobs over 40 years, in the state's largest job commitment ever, with potential state reimbursements if targets are met.