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Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience actions
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program released the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy (RBAS), a comprehensive framework designed to guide long-term flood resilience planning and decision-making...
Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience actions
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program released the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy (RBAS), a comprehensive framework designed to guide long-term flood resilience planning and decision-making...
Nearly $6 Million in Grants Awarded to 23 North Carolina Non-profits by SECU Foundation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Board of Directors has approved nearly $6 million in funding for 23 organizations in its most recent grantmaking session, bringing the...
The Revival of Carolina Whiskey Begins at a Restored 1700s North Carolina Grist Mill
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
RALEIGH, NC, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cook's Mill Whiskey is an award-winning North Carolina whiskey brand that traces its origins to the restoration of a historic grist mill dating to the 1700s. Where many spirits companies begin with a...
Group 6 Team Effort Connects Youth with Aviation and STEM Opportunities
North Carolina Civil Air Patrol
By: Capt. William Brown, CAP Assistant Public Affairs Officer, North Carolina Wing On July 15, 2026, cadets and senior members from across Group 6 of Civil Air Patrol's North Carolina Wing came together to support a “Community Aviation Day” at the...
FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina
Federal Aviation Administration
Friday, August 7, 2026 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The FAA today announced the opening of Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) new 121-foot air traffic control tower, which replaces the old facility built in 1961. The new facility provides controllers with a...
North Carolina Benefits From 16,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Rapid Q2 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth 141,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in Q2 CONCORD, N.C., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE...
Drought continues across North Carolina, with severity easing
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Many areas in North Carolina received rain over the last week, continuing to ease widespread drought.
Drought continues across North Carolina, with severity easing
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Many areas in North Carolina received rain over the last week, continuing to ease widespread drought.
2025 North Carolina High School Survey Shows Improvement in Student Safety, Risk Behaviors
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina public high school students reported improved outcomes in health and safety related behaviors according to the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), presented to the State Board of Education today....
NAVFAC MIDLANT Awards $29.5M Contract for Grounds Maintenance at Marine Corps Installations in North Carolina
DVIDS - Georgia
From Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK, VA – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded Coastal Enterprises, Jacksonville, North Carolina (NC), a $29,535,110...
North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to meet August 5
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 5, at 10 a.m., online via WebEx. An in-person listening station will also be available in the Ground Floor Hearing Room at the Archdale Building in Raleigh for those who cannot...
North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to meet August 5
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 5, at 10 a.m., online via WebEx. An in-person listening station will also be available in the Ground Floor Hearing Room at the Archdale Building in Raleigh for those who cannot...
Governor Stein Provides Update on Drought Conditions in North Carolina
North Carolina Office of the Governor
NORTH CAROLINA, July 30 - Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson provided an update on ongoing drought conditions. “After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said...
Governor Stein Stands Up for Clean Water in North Carolina
North Carolina Office of the Governor
NORTH CAROLINA, July 30 - As chemical company Chemours tries to avoid its responsibilities to North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein continues to stand up for the state.
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Opens New State-of-the-Art Elkin, North Carolina Location
EIN Presswire
This is the brand’s newest location in the Surry and Wilkes counties area, extending Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers’ dependable service in North Carolina.
Governor Stein Stands Up for Clean Water in North Carolina
North Carolina Office of the Governor
As chemical company Chemours tries to avoid its responsibilities to North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein continues to stand up for the state.
Governor Stein Provides Update on Drought Conditions in North Carolina
North Carolina Office of the Governor
Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson provided an update on ongoing drought conditions. “After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Although...
Governor Stein Provides Update on Drought Conditions in North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson provided an update on ongoing drought conditions. “After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Although...
Governor Stein Provides Update on Drought Conditions in North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson provided an update on ongoing drought conditions. “After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Although...
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