First state aerospace degree: This fall, North Carolina A&T launches the state’s first aerospace engineering bachelor’s program to train students in drone testing, aircraft design and robotics amid a 15,000-job aviation boom — find out how.
Emergency declared after Tropical Storm Chantal: Governor Josh Stein has activated a State of Emergency across 13 counties after up to 12 inches of rain on July 7, deploying swift-water rescue teams, bottled-water deliveries and infrastructure support as Piedmont residents begin cleanup — learn what help is coming.
Registration Repair under scrutiny: North Carolina’s bipartisan elections board launches a plan to retrieve missing ID information from nearly 200,000 voters to comply with federal law and resolve ongoing lawsuits — find out how it could affect your vote.
Crisis Lifeline saves lives: Three years after its launch, North Carolina’s 988 service now handles over 11,000 monthly contacts, with 33% of users crediting it with saving a life — learn what resources are available.
NC launches $10M waterway cleanup: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and MountainTrue are rolling out an 18-month initiative employing 80 locals to clear Helene debris from creeks across 24 western counties and the Qualla Boundary — learn what this means for your community.
NC tackles crypto ATM scams: Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall have teamed with AARP, Wilmington PD and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide campaign against bitcoin ATM fraud that can drain six-figure savings — find out how to protect yourself.
Other North Carolina headlines this week
- Asheville-area Mirror Hotel lists for $4.4 million
- Jakob Weatherspoon flipped to Belichick’s Tar Heels
- Advocates demand NC revise baby box bill
- Gov. Stein declares emergency for Chantal recovery
- Lane bags $337M contract to widen I-85
- CNBC names North Carolina top business state
- North Carolina kicks off America's 250th celebrations
