Wake County EMS's innovative MOUD program provides immediate prehospital care to opioid users with buprenorphine, showing promising results in treatment continuity and partnerships for holistic recovery.

NCDPI plans to amend its ESSA State plan for the 2024–25 school year to align with state education policy, focusing on English Language Proficiency criteria.

North Carolina bettors must pay taxes on sports winnings without deducting losses, but House Bill 14 may change that for itemizers, reflecting confusion post-gambling legalization.

Public resistance met Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority's plan to develop Lake Crabtree County Park, aimed at profit rather than the symbolic $1/year lease.

Raleigh introduces a new group to its Pathways to Public Service program, aimed at giving college students and graduates hands-on experience in city government.

Hunter Byars, Battalion Chief in Holly Springs, NC, was named Firefighter of the Year by the N.C. Veterans of Foreign Wars for his service and leadership.

Michael D. Parker, sentenced to life for second-degree murder in 1993, has been approved for parole under the Mutual Agreement Parole Program, and is set to be released on February 3, 2025.

Pratt & Whitney expands its Asheville facility, creating 325 jobs and investing $285 million, bolstering western North Carolina's economy post-Hurricane Helene.

Raleigh's Yard Waste Center on New Hope Road will no longer accept garbage and recycling; residents are directed to use alternate sites and a web tool for disposal locations.

Jennifer Currin was promoted to Planning Director in Wake Forest, overseeing planning and code enforcement, and is recognized for her role in community planning.

UNC Health and Duke Health plan to build a $2 billion children's hospital in North Carolina's Triangle area, featuring 500 beds and focusing on pediatric care.

Durham parks are closed due to soil contamination with lead and other toxins, prompting community concern and debate over health impacts and the potential for negligence. Remediation and reopening plans are uncertain.

Lauryn Kabrich of Raleigh is recognized in NRPA's "30 Under 30" for her work in parks, securing grants and fostering public-private partnerships for park inclusivity and environmental stewardship.