Wake Forest launches "Go Wake Forest," a microtransit service similar to Uber, with a free pilot program to gather user feedback and improve accessibility within the town and Raleigh's Wakefield area.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville introduces two new helipads as part of a $110 million expansion, now the city's tallest building, enhancing patient transfer and care.

IQE, Inc. is expanding its Greensboro facility, adding 109 jobs, and investing $305 million, buoyed by potential CHIPS Act funding and customer commitments.

North Carolina partners with NC 211 to enhance digital literacy and internet connectivity, offering services like setting up email and finding free Wi-Fi to residents, especially in the wake of crises like Hurricane Helene.

Software firm 21st Century Software Technologies will relocate to Morehead City, North Carolina, creating 25 jobs and investing $455,000, as announced by Governor Roy Cooper.

North Carolina's Department of Information Technology is expanding high-speed internet to about 67,724 locations in 37 counties through the CAB program, funded by the American Rescue Plan.

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Resources Program Guide for Winter-Spring 2025 is now available, with program registrations for January to April events open, and in-person sign-ups at the Century Center.

Matthew McLamb has been appointed as North Carolina's new geographic information officer and executive director of the CGIA, succeeding in the GIS field and playing a major role in the Next Generation 911 project.

NCDIT is participating in Data Privacy Week to highlight the importance of data protection and provide privacy tips for individuals and organizations.

The City of Raleigh Museum hosts "Talkin' Trees," a panel discussion featuring local experts on urban forestry, tree maintenance, and conservation, open to all ages.

Raleigh's new $16 million water testing lab is now operational, improving the safety, quality, and taste of the water supply for the city's 650,000 residents.

NCDHHS launched an online map to help families find free vaccines for eligible children through the VFC program, aiming to ease access to immunizations.

North Carolina's Department of Information Technology announced a revised $1.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program to expand internet access, adjusting to new federal guidance.

Chatham County is set to improve its digital infrastructure with new high-speed internet projects, funded by NCDIT grants, to benefit over 2,000 homes and businesses.

North Carolina boosts broadband with a $1.5 billion BEAD initiative for high-speed internet expansion, as providers submit applications and NCDIT supports with resources and webinars.

UNC alumnus Zena Cardman will command SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the ISS, replacing a prior assignment due to issues with Boeing Starliner. The mission includes astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, launching July 31.

Raleigh and the Heart of Carolina Tuskegee Airmen chapter have launched a free Youth Aviation Academy for ages 9-16, starting in September, to explore aviation careers and history.

Raleigh introduces a new program offering free one-on-one tech support with Digital Ambassadors at designated drop-in hours, with no sign-up required.

The North Carolina Treasury Department's efficiency improved after a 12-week trial using ChatGPT, saving time on tasks like financial analysis and detecting inconsistencies, though caution was advised due to occasional AI errors.

Scientists discovered a new fungus, Russula neoelpidensis, in Durham County's New Hope Creek Preserve, indicating rich local biodiversity and the importance of pristine environments for unique species.

Microorganisms, including bacteria, protozoa, and tardigrades, are essential in Raleigh's wastewater treatment, breaking down pollutants and maintaining water quality.

The Drakeford Library is installing 155 solar panels (75-kW array) to reduce energy costs and its carbon footprint, supported by an Orange County grant, aligning with Carrboro's climate goals.

The Raleigh Fire Department has designated the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home" for Fire Prevention Week, focusing on the safe handling of these batteries.

North Carolina partners with AI for Equity to enhance AI literacy in schools, becoming the first state to implement a statewide AI education program, with an optional sign-up for schools to track AI use and support needs.

Raleigh Water is set to introduce a new self-service portal in November, enhancing user experience but requiring a temporary blackout period for the transition.

North Carolina announces the discovery of a new tyrannosaur species, Nanotyrannus, distinct from T. rex, reshaping perspectives on dinosaur evolution and ecology.

Raleigh tests an AI program to enhance traffic light timing and road safety by analyzing data from city cameras, aimed at easing congestion and potentially saving costs.

Raleigh Police Department will upgrade to Axon Records for digital records management and adopt the Taser 10 device following the Raleigh City Council's approval.

North Carolina hit No. 1 for tech job growth as Charlotte added roughly 37,000 jobs and digital roles spread into smaller metros. Policymakers say training and infrastructure will determine whether the momentum lasts.

AT&T reports a cell outage in Durham that could take days to fix. Here’s what to know and how to stay connected while technicians investigate.

The Gates Foundation joined a strategic round for Ten63, the Research Triangle AI drug‑discovery startup, which says the funding pushes its announced backing past $45M and ties support to HPV work.

CommercialCafe’s ranking puts Raleigh at No. 3 and Durham in the top 10, highlighting the Research Triangle’s job density, pay and company growth.

Raleigh startup Slate Medicines closed a $130M Series A to develop SLTE‑1009, an anti‑PACAP antibody for migraine prevention. The company plans a Phase 1 trial in mid‑2026.

A UNC-developed closed-loop headset tuned brain rhythms and produced large symptom drops in a small pilot; researchers and company partners are planning randomized trials.

A Carrboro mother and UNC researchers are testing an enzyme therapy that aims to slow brain decline in children with Hunter syndrome.

Ralliant opened its global headquarters in Raleigh’s North Hills and kicked off a hiring push for up to 180 high‑paying corporate roles supported by state incentives.

Duke researchers found that resident immune cells in the eye’s drainage tissues clear debris and help control pressure; removing them in mice raised intraocular pressure. The work, published in Immunity, points to a new target for glaucoma therapies.

A Triangle Business Journal ranking shows the region’s 25 biggest VC backers raised about $1.5B in 2025, highlighting concentrated capital and a life‑sciences tilt.

United Therapeutics' Phase 3 ralinepag cut clinical worsening risk by 55% and the company says the drug could be a $2B rival to J&J's Uptravi.

A Duke‑led study in Forsyth County is testing drones that deliver AEDs to 911 cardiac‑arrest calls, lowering devices to bystanders while EMS heads to the scene.

New national data show five‑year lung‑cancer survival has climbed to about 30 percent. Triangle doctors point to immunotherapy, testing and screening as key drivers.

NCCU has won a $10M NIH subgrant — part of a Duke-led award — to fund seven years of community-focused medical research, student training and faculty pilot projects. The money will support data dashboards, workforce training and community-engaged studies across 11 departments.

Levitate raised $16M and plans to hire more than 100 people in Raleigh as it scales its AI-powered relationship-marketing business. The company will also expand offices in Toronto and Wilmington.

Raleigh recruiters say Copilot and chatbots speed resume-building and job matches — but career coaches warn the efficiencies are shrinking entry-level hiring. Surveys back up the gap between faster searches and fewer starter roles.

Wake Forest is part of DAWN, a multinational study recruiting 13,000 Black, Hispanic and African participants to study genetic and biomarker drivers of Alzheimer’s disparities.

Duke researchers trained an AI on routine health records and say it can predict ADHD risk by age 5; the model shows strong accuracy but needs clinical validation.

Corning says three new U.S. plants and more than 3,000 jobs will follow a multiyear partnership with Nvidia; the deal includes warrants that could lead to a multi‑billion dollar investment.

Ukrainian surgeons told Fort Bragg medics that drone swarms are stretching evacuations from minutes to days, forcing new training and underground care plans.

Humacyte cut roughly 25% of its staff as it trims spending and refocuses commercial efforts for Symvess while preparing for upcoming trial data.

A Duke-led study suggests bedside retinal scans of very preterm infants may predict motor and cognitive delays by age two.

N.C. A&T won approval to offer a Ph.D. in bioengineering — the first standalone doctorate of its kind at an HBCU — as the university pushes toward Carnegie R1 status.

Red Hat and IBM launched Project Lightwell, a $5B initiative pairing AI and thousands of engineers to hunt and patch open-source vulnerabilities. The effort spotlights Raleigh's tech role.

Raleigh advisory firm Opex bought Dallas-based Intellys and says it will expand rapidly — including plans to roughly double its size — as it builds a national technology-advisory platform.

Altaris will buy RTP‑based Simulations Plus for about $375M, taking the drug‑development software company private while pledging to keep its headquarters in the Triangle.

Asensus Surgical plans phased cuts of 108 employees at its Morrisville facility beginning Aug. 15; the company called the move an organizational realignment.