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Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $5 million in grants for rural North Carolina communities on Aug. 20. The funding supports job creation and over $1 billion in private investment through various infrastructure projects statewide. Read more…
The N.C. Mountain State Fair announced plans for new rides—including The Dairy—and expanded entertainment options for its September 2026 event in Fletcher. Organizers say additional food vendors have joined returning favorites as exhibitor registration opens ahead of an Aug. 28 deadline. Read more…
North Carolina voters were among those surveyed in a new battleground-state poll that found voters prefer federal healthcare dollars go directly to people purchasing coverage rather than to insurance companies. Read more…
A new report finds UNC System schools awarded most social work degrees statewide over two decades while highlighting persistent workforce shortages. Graduate enrollment is rising as employment remains concentrated in service sectors such as health care. Read more…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools posted several reminders on August 19 about upcoming back-to-school events and health requirements. Read more…
During the second quarter of 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out 67 inspections across 67 food and cosmetics companies in North Carolina. Read more…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools used its official Twitter account in mid-August to promote its new bus tracking app AlphaPortal and announce final back-to-school virtual sessions. Read more…
The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission is investigating possible parole for Clem Clemmons following his conviction in Wilson County. The review considers input from supporters and opponents before a final decision is made. Read more…
The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission is investigating possible parole for Richard J. Woodie following his life sentence conviction in Catawba County. The review follows state requirements for cases sentenced before October 1994. Read more…
The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission has approved Dedric Brewington for parole through a mutual agreement program. Brewington was convicted of first-degree murder in Cumberland County in 1993 and is scheduled for release in April 2029. Read more…
Federal records show $189.0 million in cumulative refugee-related prime grant obligations associated with North Carolina recipients for July 2026, spanning 63 eligible prime grants. A total of 8 recipients are listed for this reporting period. Read more…
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have called on Aug. 18 for a reversal of Trump Administration cuts affecting joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises. In their letter, they stress that maintaining rigorous training is essential for alliance readiness amid regional threats. Read more…
A Chinese national received a 15-year sentence after being convicted for laundering millions linked to drug trafficking operations involving Mexican cartels through North Carolina courts. Authorities say targeting such financial facilitators is crucial for disrupting organized crime. Read more…
North Carolina officials have lifted a swimming advisory for Colington Harbour after recent tests showed safe bacteria levels. The area was previously under warning due to elevated enterococci readings but now meets both state and federal standards. Read more…
State officials have lifted a swimming advisory for Banks Channel in New Hanover County after new tests showed safe bacteria levels. The N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program continues regular monitoring across coastal sites to ensure public safety. Read more…
The Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking public input this September on potential updates to North Carolina's Kingfishes Fishery Management Plan through two scheduled meetings. Stakeholders can participate online or in person as part of a five-year plan review process. Read more…
