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The Division of Coastal Management, part of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, will conduct a public hearing on April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Currituck Extension Center in Barco.

North Carolina progresses in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene's impact

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has spearheaded efforts for recovery in western North Carolina.

Wildfire response prioritizes Black Cove Complex fires in North Carolina

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties remain the highest priority wildfire incident in the United States.

Wildfire smoke leads to unhealthy air forecasts across several North Carolina counties

Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is affecting air quality in Western North Carolina.

Smoke from SC wildfires leads to unhealthy air alerts in western NC

Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, according to forecasts by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ).

Black Cove Complex fires prioritize U.S. response; state of emergency declared

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have become the top priority fire incident in the United States, granting the assigned incident management team priority access to resources.

Gov. Stein submits recovery plan to HUD for approval after public feedback

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has submitted the state's proposed Action Plan for a $1.4 billion federal disaster recovery grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

How many H-1B petitions made by North Carolina employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 98% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in North Carolina were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts across western North Carolina

Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, with Transylvania County predicted to experience "very unhealthy" conditions on Thursday.

Fires in North Carolina demand resources, prompt statewide burning ban

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties are currently the highest priority for fire management in the United States.

Firefighters battle intense blazes in Polk and Henderson counties amid red flag warning

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have become the top priority for firefighting efforts in the Southern U.S., as reported by the National Interagency Fire Center.

North Carolina: Government transfers accounted for 19.8% of total income in 2022, up from 7.1% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.8% of income in North Carolina. How does this compare to historical figures?

Proposed legislation could boost small business growth in North Carolina

NFIB is closely monitoring new legislation that could provide significant support to small businesses.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces teacher workday and career fair dates

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued several updates regarding important dates for teachers' workdays and career fairs in late March.

Agriculture Commissioner Troxler to discuss wildfire response efforts on March 26

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is set to address the media regarding efforts to combat wildfires in Polk County and Western North Carolina.

Governor Stein forms new council on workforce development