The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings about new rules aimed at tracking and reducing levels of probable carcinogen 1,4-dioxane in state waterways. Residents can attend meetings or submit written comments through June.
Hayden Hidlay will rejoin NC State wrestling as an assistant coach after successful coaching roles at Stanford and North Dakota State. Head coach Pat Popolizio praised Hidlay’s impact as both…
Isaac Trumble completed an undefeated season by winning the heavyweight national wrestling title for NC State. His victory over Iowa State’s Yonger Bastida helped secure a top-ten finish for NC…
Isaac Trumble will represent NC State wrestling tonight in the national finals against Iowa State’s Yonger Bastida. Vincent Robinson secured fourth place at 125 lbs and repeated as an All-American.
Freshman Will Denny and sixth-year Isaac Trumble advanced to the quarterfinals at the NCAA wrestling championships, keeping NC State’s hopes alive. Six out of seven Wolfpack wrestlers remain in contention…
Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in grants for small business infrastructure recovery across western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. The funds will support 13 projects focused on repairing…
Isaac Trumble has reached the NCAA wrestling finals for NC State, while Vincent Robinson earned All-American honors again. Both athletes remain active as competition heads into its last day.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has released a new climate action plan aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030. The plan outlines strategies across multiple…
The State Water Infrastructure Authority’s Master Plan Update Committee will meet via teleconference on March 18. The public can join online, by phone, or at an in-person listening station in…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is updating its Clean Water Act Section 401 general certifications starting March 15. The new process aims to streamline…
NC State wrestling heads to Cleveland for the 2026 NCAA Championships starting March 19. The team features several high-seeded athletes aiming for All-American honors over three days of competition.
Rezilient Health and WakeMed have opened a new CloudClinic location in Clayton. The clinic expands access to hybrid primary and specialty care for local residents. Services are currently available for…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has opened applications for its 2026 Shellfish Lease Program. Interested parties have until August 1 to apply for a lease supporting shellfish cultivation…
A public hearing on three proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County is scheduled for March 18 by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. Community members can attend either in…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comments on its updated water and wastewater funding plans. Residents can provide feedback by late March or mid-April depending on…
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings this spring about new rules targeting cancer-linked chemical discharges into state waters. Residents can attend or submit written comments…
The North Carolina Department of Commerce will honor 42 new Main Street Champions for their contributions to downtown revitalization at a ceremony in New Bern on March 12. This recognition…
The N.C. Forest Service has recognized dozens of communities, campuses, and utilities with national urban forestry awards as part of this year’s Arbor Day observance. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler encouraged…
NC State wrestling earned two individual titles and placed third overall at the ACC Championship on March 9. Seven wrestlers qualified for nationals as Matty Singleton defended his title and…
NC State’s wrestling team is set to compete in the 2026 ACC Championship, which will take place at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Sunday, March 8.
Seventy-two small businesses across North Carolina have received the Certified North Carolina Destination Business designation from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has updated its list of freezer sites for collecting Gulf Flounder carcasses from recreational anglers during the 2026 spring…
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson and Matt Calabria, Director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), visited Lady Marian Dam in McDowell…
In recent years, the United States has seen significant changes in immigration patterns, which have had a direct impact on North Carolina’s population and labor market.
Over the past two decades, the number of students graduating from University of North Carolina (UNC) System schools with a bachelor’s degree has increased significantly.
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