Raleigh's new City Hall is reaching a significant construction milestone with the final beam being placed this Friday in a public topping-out ceremony.

MST Rebar Inc. is set to invest $15 million in a new fiberglass rebar production facility in Bladenboro, NC, creating 83 jobs and receiving a $250,000 grant contingent on targets. The plant is celebrated for its economic and innovation potential.

Ypsomed is investing $195.4 million to open its first North American manufacturing site in Holly Springs, NC, expected to create 62 jobs and focus on self-administered injection systems.

Durham County is developing a Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan to improve public transportation using BRT, with dedicated lanes and quicker service, funded by local sales tax. Public feedback is sought via surveys and events.

Rolesville's Planning Department launches GovWell, a new online tool to streamline development applications, excluding NC Building Code-related permits.

Wake County is offering a Waste Prevention Grant Program, providing up to $10,000 to local entities for projects aimed at reducing landfill waste. Applications are open until Nov. 14.

Carolyn Miller received the Heroic Hands award from the NCACC for her dedicated public service in Chatham County, where she has worked since 1996 and now serves as Assistant County Manager.

NCDHHS announces "Ignite Your Future: A Project Spark Event" to support job opportunities for individuals with I/DD, including resources, networking, and peer mentoring.

GRAIL's RTP campus hosted a meeting to foster relationships with Durham educational institutions for workforce development and collaborative opportunities.

Raleigh plans to update historic preservation rules, with public meetings for input on the Unified Development Ordinance changes scheduled for August 13 and 14. The updates aim to align with state law and simplify processes.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services partners with Talkspace to provide free virtual mental health services to justice-impacted teens aged 13 to 17.

Coriolis Pharma is investing $10 million to establish a research lab in Morrisville, North Carolina, creating 50 new jobs and enhancing biotech innovation in the region.

Durham appoints Jina Bowman Propst as new Deputy City Manager, bringing her 20-year experience to oversee seven departments and manage significant budgets and workforce.