U.S. Attorney’s Office outlines major prosecutions during federal government shutdown
During the recent lapse in federal appropriations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina continued to prosecute significant cases, according to a summary released by U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson.
NFIB state director joins North Carolina heat safety advisory council
Gregg Thompson, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has been appointed by Labor Commissioner Luke Farley to join a new 14-member advisory council focused on heat-related health issues in North Carolina…
North Carolina approves conditional water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has granted a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification for the Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC Southgate Project.
Three Honduran nationals sentenced for trafficking fentanyl in Charlotte
Three men from Honduras who were in the United States illegally have been sentenced to prison for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl, according to an announcement by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
FDA Inspection: What type of North Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during Q3?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 19 inspections at 19 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in the third quarter of 2025.
North Carolina Board of Agriculture schedules meeting in Raleigh for November 17
The North Carolina Board of Agriculture is scheduled to meet on Monday, November 17 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Training Room of the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center, located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road in…
Scout Motors selects Charlotte for headquarters with plans for over 1,200 jobs
Scout Motors Inc. will establish its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating 1,200 jobs and investing more than $206.9 million in Mecklenburg County, Governor Josh Stein announced on November 12, 2025. “Scout Motors is…
North Carolina DEQ seeks input on Domtar Paper air permit modification
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is seeking public input on a proposed modification to Domtar Paper Company’s Title V air quality permit in Martin County.
Analysis: North Carolina one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Old North News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” North Carolina is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on…
North Carolina coastal reserve announces public fall advisory committee meetings
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has announced the schedule for its fall local advisory committee meetings.
Rep. Murphy on DEI in medicine: ‘DEI undermines a physician’s oath to do no harm’
Representative Greg Murphy of North Carolina has voiced concerns regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the medical field.
Rep. Rouzer on trucking policy: ‘We cannot allow foreign drivers to undercut our workers’
David Rouzer, Representative of North Carolina, announced his Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act on the social media platform X. The legislation aims to prioritize American truckers by preventing foreign drivers from undercutting domestic workers and…
Sen. Budd on food security: ‘Our farms, food processing facilities, and food distribution systems are vital to our nation’
Ted Budd, Senator of North Carolina, expressed concerns about the potential risks to U.S. food and agriculture systems if China were to infiltrate these sectors.
Governor Stein honors Pitt County veterans on Veterans Day
Today, Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette attended a Veterans Day event in Pitt County.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools promotes family reading challenge and honors veterans
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools highlighted a family reading challenge and recognized Veterans Day in recent posts dated November 10 and November 11, 2025.
Governor Stein presents $3.34 million donation to NC food bank amid SNAP benefit delays
Governor Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt volunteered at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina as federal food assistance remains stalled.
VA provides 21.7% more home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q3
There were 5,356 VA home purchases in North Carolina in the third quarter of the VA’s fiscal year 2025, totaling $1.9 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
North Carolina prepares recommendations for implementing federal Workforce Pell grants
Governor Josh Stein has tasked the Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships with developing recommendations to implement the new Workforce Pell grants in North Carolina.
North Carolina saves $196M through reduced energy use in state-owned buildings
State-owned buildings in North Carolina saved more than $196 million by reducing energy use between July 2023 and June 2024, according to the State Energy Office within the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
North Carolina Forest Service offers seedling discounts for veterans and active military in November
Beginning November 10, the North Carolina Forest Service is providing a 20% discount on tree seedling orders for active, honorably discharged, or retired military personnel.