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Adjusted DEQ fees to support permitting services now in effect

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · July 1, 2025

In accordance with General Statute 143B-279.19, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has adjusted certain fees and rates for its programs to support the delivery of services and issuance of environmental permits. This is...

NCDPS Office of Violence Prevention Releases County Violence Profiles

North Carolina Department of Public Safety · June 30, 2025

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Office of Violence Prevention recently released county violence profiles for all 100 North Carolina counties. The factsheets bring together health and safety data that will inform a...

2025 Non-Profit Private Road & Bridge Grant Program (NP-PRB) 

North Carolina Department of Public Safety · June 27, 2025

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations interested in participating in the Tropical Storm Helene Private Road and Bridge Program (NC-PRB), established by Part 1 of the Disaster...

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet July 9-10

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · June 30, 2025

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet July 9-10 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee...

Governor Stein On Budget Impasse

North Carolina Office of the Governor · June 26, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA, June 26 - Today Governor Stein released the following statement after the General Assembly adjourned without passing a budget: “The Senate and the House failed to come together to meet the needs of North Carolinians before the...

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Expands Water Heater Installation Services for Holly Springs Residents

EIN Presswire · June 30, 2025

HOLLY SPRINGS, NC, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, a leading local plumbing company serving Holly Springs and surrounding North Carolina communities, announces enhanced water heater installation...

Governor Stein Takes Action on 10 Bills

North Carolina Office of the Governor · June 26, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA, June 26 - Today Governor Stein signed 10 bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on his signing of House Bill 612: Fostering Care in NC Act: “This bill protects our most vulnerable children and strengthens our...

Chelsea Advances to FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals

MENAFN · June 29, 2025

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Chelsea progressed to the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by defeating Benfica 4-1 after extra time. The encounter took place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chelsea took the lead...

Governor Offers Up to $25,000 Reward in Missing Persons Case in Cleveland County

North Carolina Office of the Governor · June 25, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA, June 25 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Asha Degree. On...

Governor Offers Up To $25,000 Reward for Information on Rowan County Murder

North Carolina Office of the Governor · June 25, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA, June 25 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Michael James Mitchke....

Governor Josh Stein Leads National Effort to Protect Critical Food and Nutrition Program

North Carolina Office of the Governor · June 24, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA, June 24 - Today Governor Josh Stein led a group of 23 Governors to urge Congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that puts food on the table for millions of people across the nation. “SNAP...

Governor Stein Announces Software Company BuildOps Will Create 291 Jobs in Raleigh

North Carolina Office of the Governor · June 24, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA, June 24 - Governor Josh Stein announced today that BuildOps, Inc., a company offering a software platform for commercial trade contractors will create 291 jobs in Raleigh. The company will invest $771,200 to establish an operations...

Offshore bookkeeping services help retail businesses strengthen financial management across the U.S.

EIN Presswire · July 4, 2025

Offshore bookkeeping services are helping U.S. retailers boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce financial errors. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To improve efficiency and reduce expenses, retailers in the...

N.C. peach season arrives ahead of schedule

North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services · June 27, 2025

RALEIGH – North Carolina’s peach season is arriving a bit earlier than expected this year, with growers across the state beginning to harvest a bumper crop of high-quality fruit. A stretch of warmer-than-average temperatures has advanced the...

NC Mining Commission, rules committee to meet next month

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · June 27, 2025

The North Carolina Mining Commission and its rules committee are scheduled to hold meetings this month, which will be available to the public in Raleigh or online. The Mining Rules Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on July 1, 2025, online via WebEx....

NCDEQ Dam Safety Program unveils new tool to improve storm preparedness

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · June 27, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Dam Safety Program, with help from Applied Weather Associates (AWA), is releasing the state’s first Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) study and evaluation tool, which is designed to...

LGI Homes Introduces Medley Park in Clayton, NC: A Stylish Townhome Community Close to Raleigh

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 27, 2025

CLAYTON, N.C., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) is excited to unveil Medley Park, a vibrant new townhome community located in the heart of downtown Clayton, just a 30‑minute drive from Raleigh, North Carolina. Designed...

State certifies new Almaco Jack state record

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · June 27, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana). Warren Poirier of Charles City Virginia caught the 56-pound, 4.8-ounce...

Uncharted Japan Celebrates First Anniversary with Over 5,000 Subscribers and Hundreds of Thousands of Views

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 27, 2025

Black Mountain, North Carolina, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John and Josephine Haynes on their travels (source: Uncharted Japan) Uncharted Japan, an independent travel storytelling venture, has announced major milestones. Following its first...

CHS Container Group Opens New Facility in Monroe, Creating 30 Local Jobs

EIN Presswire · June 19, 2025

Global shipping container company invests in North Carolina expansion, strengthening local economy. MONROE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHS Container Group, a family-owned global shipping container trader since 1978,...