Wake Forest is launching a Social District on June 5, allowing outdoor drinking from noon to 9 p.m., Thursdays to Saturdays. Visitors must use special cups within designated areas.

Governor Josh Stein has announced Genentech's plans to build a new biotech facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 400 jobs and investing $700 million.

Governor Josh Stein attended the opening of Paddy Mountain Park in North Carolina, highlighting its environmental and economic importance for the state.

The NCDHHS released a new dashboard displaying the Peer Warmline's effectiveness, with over 67,000 calls and a 99% satisfaction rate. This highlights the state's commitment to accessible mental health care.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has called for the creation of a Fentanyl Control Unit to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis and support law enforcement in targeting distribution networks.

PPG Industries plans to create 110 new jobs with a $380 million investment in a new aerospace manufacturing center in Shelby, North Carolina, emphasizing the region's growing aerospace sector.

Wake Forest's Town Manager Kip Padgett presented the 2025-26 budget to the Board of Commissioners, maintaining the current tax rate, while proposing small increases in solid waste and energy fees. It includes funding for 18 new town positions.

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, eliciting joy among Catholics, particularly in North Carolina. His diverse background and message of peace have garnered positive anticipation for his papacy.

Monica Lileton completed a 150-hour course on local government operations at UNC-Chapel Hill and continues to enhance community recreation in Wake Forest.

The Northern Wake Senior Center is renamed Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, emphasizing a lively community with a new logo and ongoing diverse programs.

North Carolina's tourism spending hit a record $36.7 billion in 2024, even amidst recovery from Hurricane Helene, with job growth and visitor numbers indicating a robust travel sector.

New members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections were sworn in, with Francis X. De Luca elected chairman and Stacy "Four" Eggers IV secretary. Sam Hayes was appointed executive director.

North Carolina achieved a record $36.7 billion in tourism spending in 2024, with the sector supporting 230,338 jobs and generating significant tax savings for households.