The NCDHHS emphasized the importance of environmental health for North Carolinians' welfare on Earth Day, highlighting its programs and the threat of losing federal funding.

NC Health Secretary Dev Sangvai highlighted the impact of staff shortages and the need for technology updates at Cherry Hospital, facing a 21% staff vacancy.

North Carolina gaming store owner Garrett T. Steedly pleaded guilty to embezzling $190,000 in state taxes, receiving suspended sentence and probation.

Foothills Community School in Marion, NC, won a $1,000 grant for STEM education from the NLGA Lt. Governors STEM Scholarship Program, with plans to use the funds for Vex Robots and other resources.

Zebulon Town Manager Gilbert Todd Jr. abruptly resigned due to ethical concerns during a meeting. The Board of Commissioners disputes his claims and plans to hire an interim replacement.

Chris Adams is named interim police chief of Garner PD starting April 26, following Chief Smith's retirement. Adams has 26 years in policing and aims to maintain the department's stability and community trust.

Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt started a "Future-Ready Child Care Tour" in North Carolina, visiting Charlotte's LeafSpring School to seek solutions for the child care crisis.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting efforts to protect children and supporting Children's Advocacy Centers with new budget initiatives for parenting education.

Governor Josh Stein announces a new Gillespie Precast manufacturing plant in Randolph County, expected to create 39 jobs and invest $10 million in Asheboro, North Carolina.

NC State Board of Elections was awarded a Clearinghouse Award by the EAC for their response to Hurricane Helene, ensuring uninterrupted voting during the disaster.

Opsun Corporation, a Canadian solar panel mount manufacturer, is investing $9.3 million to open its first U.S. facility in High Point, NC, creating 20 jobs and receiving a performance-based grant of $40,000 upon meeting targets.

Governor Josh Stein appointed Lisa Johnson-Tonkins, former Guilford County elected clerk, to the Superior Court in Judicial District 24A, succeeding the retired Honorable Lora Cubbage.

Nathan McKinney was appointed as the new Town Attorney for Wake Forest, replacing the resigned Hassan Kingsberry. He brings substantial legal experience to the position.