The "Knights of Culinary" team from Northern High won first place at the 2025 NC Jr. Chef Competition with their chipotle beef and sweet potato skillet.

Wake Forest is resuming its memorial flag-raising tradition on April 7 to honor the late US Marine Bobby Gene Kemple, with a ceremony involving tributes and family participation.

The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center seeks public comments on its service delivery for accreditation. Feedback on CALEA standards and service quality is welcome until April 30.

Governor Josh Stein attended the groundbreaking of Johnson & Johnson's biomanufacturing facility in Wilson, NC, highlighting the significant economic growth and job creation expected from the investment.

North Carolina Governor Stein's 2025-2027 budget proposal receives praise for focusing on family welfare, health care, education, and public safety, including tax cuts and investments in education and workforce development.

Governor Josh Stein announces the appointment of Jennifer Wells and Cameron Harrison as District Court judges for North Carolina's Judicial Districts 1 and 38 following recent vacancies.

Durham Public Schools reduced its budget shortfall from over $34 million to under $7 million, in part by cutting department budgets by 15%. They also introduced a financial tool for transparency and aim to avoid job losses.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Ferguson-Easley Elementary School to discuss his budget proposal focused on educational investment, including increased teacher salaries, modernizing school facilities, and enhancing student safety.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins a bipartisan alliance of 112 US mayors advocating to protect federal nutrition programs like SNAP to combat child hunger.

The Office of the State Auditor is investigating Lee County Schools in North Carolina for potential misappropriation of funds, looking to ensure transparency and financial accountability.

The NC S.A.F.E. Campaign provided 10,000 gun locks to the NC National Guard to promote safe firearm storage and prevent self-harm among service members.

Ty Powers joins the Department of State Treasurer's team as Investment Director for Multi-Strategy Assets, bringing over twenty years of experience to tackle pension deficits.

Raleigh Fire Department's Station 7 is set for a four-month renovation, during which it will relocate to Station 11. Upgrades include new windows, flooring, and modern facilities, costing an estimated $813,000.