North Carolina adjusts commercial flounder regulations for 2025 season
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has announced changes to the 2025 commercial flounder season for pound nets.
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North Carolina seeks public comment on draft climate action plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office is seeking public input on the Draft North Carolina Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces record achievement results and highlights upcoming events
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shared news about record-setting student achievement results on September 3–4, 2025.
How job numbers are compiled in North Carolina through federal-state cooperation
The numbers behind reports of job growth or losses in North Carolina are generated through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program, a joint effort between the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
North Carolina’s jobless rate drops as most counties see improvement
Unemployment rates in North Carolina showed improvement in July 2025, with decreases reported in 75 counties, increases in 11, and no change in 14.
State coastal resources commission schedules two-day meeting in New Bern
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is scheduled to hold its regular business meeting on August 27 and 28 at the Tryon Palace – History Center in New Bern.
State lifts swimming advisory for Cape Hatteras but federal safety closure remains
State officials have lifted a precautionary swimming advisory for ocean waters along parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore after recent tests showed bacteria levels are within safe limits.
North Carolina opens applications for $686M in hurricane recovery water infrastructure funds
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided $686 million to North Carolina for projects aimed at improving drinking water, wastewater, and septic systems affected by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 23
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in North Carolina for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of…
NFIB urges North Carolina lawmakers to address rising health insurance costs
Gregg Thompson, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in North Carolina, has called on the state’s General Assembly to address rising health insurance costs in its…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shares holiday wishes and key updates for September
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools posted several announcements on X between September 1 and September 2, including Labor Day greetings and information about student attendance rates.
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission schedules September meetings for rulemaking
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is scheduled to meet on September 10 and 11 at the Archdale Building in Raleigh.
Public comment open on Columbia Plywood’s draft air quality permit modification
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public input on a proposed modification to the air quality permit for Columbia Plywood Corporation’s Columbia…
Clayton woman sentenced to federal prison for laundering cartel money and trafficking narcotics
A federal judge in Wilmington has sentenced Oralia Rodriguez-Flores, 40, of Clayton, North Carolina, to 11 years in prison for money laundering and trafficking large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Swimming advisory issued for Colington Harbour site due to high bacteria levels
State officials have issued a swimming advisory for a sound-side area in Dare County after water samples showed bacteria levels above state and federal standards.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recaps first week with superintendent’s campus visits
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools summarized its first week back in session through a series of posts dated August 28 and August 29, featuring Superintendent Dr. Hill’s campus visits and highlighting both achievements…
North Carolina seeks flounder carcass donations from anglers for research
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is inviting recreational anglers to donate flounder carcasses for research during the 2025 season, which runs from September 1…
North Carolina awards $2.25 million for beach and waterfront access improvements
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has awarded over $2.25 million in grants to support 10 projects aimed at improving public access to beaches and…
Candler man receives prison sentence for social security benefits fraud
Mark Alan Barnes, a 44-year-old resident of Candler, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison and three years of supervised release for Social Security benefits fraud.
Asheville man sentenced to over three years for drug offenses while on supervised release
Asa Shaquille Holloway, a 32-year-old resident of Asheville, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison and three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission sets agenda for New Bern meeting
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is scheduled to hold its regular business meeting on August 27 and 28 at the Tryon Palace – History Center in New Bern.
Repeat offender sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking in eastern North Carolina
Alston Lamonte Parker, 39, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following the execution of two search warrants that uncovered illegal drugs, a firearm, and cash.
Swimming advisories lifted after improved water quality at two Dare County sites
State officials have lifted swimming advisories at two locations in Dare County after recent water tests showed bacteria levels had dropped below state and federal standards.
Swimming advisory issued for Pantego Creek access site due to high bacteria levels
State officials have issued a swimming advisory for a sound-side public access site in Beaufort County after detecting elevated bacteria levels that exceed both state and Environmental Protection Agency recreational…
Meth distributor from Hendersonville sentenced to ten years following federal investigation
Michael Lindsey Jones, 39, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for methamphetamine trafficking.