In November 2024, 85 NC counties saw rising unemployment, with Mitchell County highest at 8.9%. The statewide rate rose to 3.7%, affecting 14 metro areas.
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Seven NC school districts will share $368M from lottery funds to modernize facilities, enhance safety, and expand career and technical education access.
The "Get Well Soon" installation at Dix Park by artist Lamar Whidbee honors mental health's past and future, opening Dec. 3, 2024, with public reception.
Governor Cooper and Governor-Elect Stein sue to block GOP's Senate Bill 382, claiming it breaches NC's separation of powers, undermining election trust.
The Piedmont Triad Regional WDB's REWI Initiative wins $125K to enhance reentry efforts, boosting job access for justice-involved individuals in NC.
Curtis Roy, convicted of second-degree murder in 1990, is set for parole on February 5, 2024, under the Mutual Agreement Parole Program in Granville County.
$800,000 in grants boost coding skills in 18 NC districts, integrating K-12 standards and fostering tech careers with industry partnerships like VEX Robotics.
Governor Cooper and Secretary Kinsley mark Medicaid expansion's success with 600K enrolled, improving health access, especially in rural NC, and easing medical debt.
Governor Cooper appoints Douglas Green as Superior Court Judge in Alamance County, filling Judge Lambeth's vacancy after his retirement.
NCDHHS unveils updated radon data and multilingual resources as Radon Action Month approaches, highlighting radon's widespread impact on NC communities.