Local news, politics, and stories from North Carolina

Today during National Farmers Market Week, Governor Josh Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited the Durham Farmers’ Market to highlight the SUN Bucks program,

Today Governor Josh Stein announced STERIS plc, a leading health care company, will create 335 jobs in Lee County. The company will invest $600 million in a new manufacturing and distribution

Today Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services submitted apublic commentto the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging CMS to reverse course on

As chemical company Chemours tries to avoid its responsibilities to North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein continues to stand up for the state. Governor Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and

Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson provided an update on ongoing drought conditions. “After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry

Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated that 7 projects supporting economic resilience after Hurricane Helene will receive $34.2 million in grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The

Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials and specialized units including the Selective Enforcement Unit and K-9 teams at Raleigh Police Department’s Special Operations Division to

Governor Stein has appointed the following to the North Carolina State Licensing Board for General Contractors: Adam J. Zinn of Orange Countyas a residential construction expert. Zinn has owned and

Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina highlighting the state’s ongoing commitment to communities after Hurricane Helene while showcasing all that

Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited Burnsville to announce that DEQ has now awarded more than $1 billion toward water infrastructure and

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced American Eagle Outfitters Inc., a leading specialty apparel retailer, will invest $41 million in Salisbury for a new distribution hub for the southeastern United

Today Governor Josh Stein joined NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai and leadership at Broughton Hospital in Morganton to announce the STEP-NC: Health Care Program, the first health

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 28 counties across North Carolina will receive more than $244 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with $44 million

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley are welcoming race fans to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway ahead of the Window World 450 NASCAR Cup Series race weekend from

Today Governor Josh Stein handed Velma Chapman, an Asheville homeowner, the keys to her brand-new home – a homecoming that was made possible through Renew NC’sSingle-Family Housing Program. After

Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined the Center for Craft and e-commerce platform Etsy to celebrate the launch of the Craft Catalyst Initiative, a new partnership that over the

Yesterday Governor Josh Stein urged the North Carolina Supreme Court to protect North Carolinians from gun violence. Governor Stein filed an amicus brief inState v. Duckerto promote public safety

Today Governor Josh Stein visited the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy at Cleveland Community College, where he met with high school students enrolled in one of 12 academies launching this

On Tuesday, Governor Steinsigned Senate Bill 257into law, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. The budget delivers the largest starting teacher pay raise in

Today CNBC announced its2026 rankingsfor America’s Top States for Business. Governor Stein released the following statement: “North Carolina’s got a good thing going. This is the fifth straight

Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 920: “As technology changes and scammers get more sophisticated, our laws must keep up. According to the FBI, each year Americans

Today Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. Governor Stein released the following statement: “North Carolinians

“I am signing House Bill 1173 in memory of Jaleeyah Tune, a bright young girl whose life was cut far too short. We must address the root causes of gang violence by giving young people a better path,

Today the North Carolina Department of CommerceDivision of Community Revitalization announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity. The first round of the community infrastructure grants will make

This month Governor Josh Stein is sharing a 4th of July message for America’s 250th birthday. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. --- North Carolina has long

Today Governor Josh Stein delivered a Fourth of July address celebrating America’s 250th birthday and highlighting the ways North Carolinians have helped America march toward a more perfect

Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 481: “This bill builds on House Bill 50’s progress to support law enforcement officers returning to work from retirement. Vacancies

Governor Josh Stein’s North Carolina AI Leadership Council released theAI Strategic Roadmap, a guide with strategic goals and principles to address the potential impact of AI on how people live and

Cole Phelpsto the District Court for Judicial District 2, Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties. Phelps is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Regina Parker was

Today Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order to make health care more affordable for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 39establishes the Health Care Affordability Commission, made up

Today Governor Josh Stein announced Goldhofer Inc., a global manufacturer of heavy transport and airport ground support equipment, will create 80 new jobs in Catawba County. The German company says

Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce’sDivision of Community Revitalization announced a first-round Notice of Funding Opportunity, making $70 million in federal funding available to help

Today Governor Stein released the statement below in reaction to the override of his vetoes on Senate Bill 153, Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, and House Bill 171: “As the legislature leaves

Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited a home in Wilmington to highlight how state investments are helping North Carolinians address PFAS

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology today announced three new programs to improve the digital infrastructure of

Last week in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Senator Kevin Corbin met with the state’s Congressional delegation to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in

Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 695: “As housing costs continue to rise, this law encourages partnership between local governments and developers to increase

Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Revenue Secretary McKinley Wooten Jr. celebrated the kickoff of the annual Governor's School Supply Drive. Secretary Wooten represented Governor Stein in

Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 889: “The cost of living is too high. This law provides tax relief for North Carolinians who are feeling pain in their

Today Governor Josh Steinproclaimedthe summer of 2026 Stanley Cup Summer in recognition of the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, proving unequivocally that North Carolina is a hockey

“Juneteenth celebrates freedom. It is a powerful reminder of our history, resilience, and progress, as well as our ongoing pursuit of justice. One hundred sixty-one years ago, on June 19, 1865,

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority has approved eight grant requests for local governments totaling $4,085,208. The grants include commitments

Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Historic Hillsborough Commission: Kathryn Marie Senner of Durham Countyas an at-large member. Senner serves as president of the Hillsborough

Today Governor Josh Stein inducted a group of outstanding North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to their communities. “This group of exceptional North

Today Governor Josh Stein announced Supreme Nonwoven Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced nonwoven materials and products, will create 50 new jobs in Davidson County. The company will invest

Today Governor Josh Stein, Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine, Major General Todd Hunt of the North Carolina National Guard, and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Today Governor Josh Stein joined state and local officials to break ground on JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. JetZero’s

Today Governor Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced grant awards to 13 local governments to support housing, infrastructure, and community improvement projects that

The North Carolina Business Committee for Education, through the generous support of the Siemens Foundation’s groundbreaking $9.5 million total investment into the Careers Electric initiative, is