Renew NC repairs first home: North Carolina’s post-Helene recovery program finished its inaugural single-family rebuild for Matalene Waters amid more than 1,900 applications statewide — find out if you qualify.
Record $36.7B in tourism: North Carolina saw visitor spending climb 3.1% in 2024, with 71 of 100 counties posting gains—Mecklenburg led with $6.4 billion and strong job growth — find out which counties fueled the surge.
Cool weather sparks fall migration: Millions of birds are set to fly over North Carolina this week as a cold front boosts energy-efficient night flights of warblers, orioles and sparrows — find out what you might see.
NC coastal access gets boost: A $2.25 million grant will fund 10 projects across 20 counties to build dune crossovers, fishing piers, kayak launches, restrooms and parking to expand public beach and waterfront access — find out how your community will benefit.
Principal of the Year: Jason Johnson, principal of Orange High School, has been named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year after nearly 30 years in education — find out what’s behind his “leading with love” approach.
Other North Carolina headlines this week
- PFAS appear in more NC drinking water
- DOJ and NC expand prison hearing access
- NC Seafood Festival hosts Sea-to-Summit collaboration
- Nash-Halifax bridge set for new span
- Relief checks mailed to North Carolina farmers
- North Carolina treasurer unearths $170M, targets debt