Regional

Revised Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan released

The National Forests in North Carolina has released the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests’ revised forest plan and the revision process has entered the final phase, a 60-day objection period for parties who submitted substantive comments during development of the plan.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Before Second Winter Storm

Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state of emergency in advance of the second winter storm to move through the state in a week. Beginning Thursday, snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice are expected to cause significant winter impacts in central and eastern regions of the state.

Wild Duck Tests Positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hyde County

Confirmation that a wild duck (Northern shoveler) harvested by a hunter in Hyde County tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has prompted biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to remind hunters to follow best practices when handling waterfowl after harvest.

Attorney general wants N.C. Supreme Court to jump back into school funding dispute

Lawyers working for N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein will soon ask the state Supreme Court to jump back into the long-running Leandro school funding dispute. At stake is the potential transfer of $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds without legislative approval.

North Carolina sets record for new business creation

North Carolina set another record for new business creation in 2021.  Roughly 178,300 new businesses were legally created across the state last year, up 40% from the year before — which was itself a record, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

WNC Communities Announces Relocation of Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame to the Davis Event Center, WNC Agricultural Center and Call for 2022 Nominations

WNC Communities is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Agricultural Hall of Fame. This annual event recognizes stewards of our Western North Carolina agribusiness sector and honors the visionaries and leaders of the agriculture industry.

NCDOT Hosting Workshop for Small, Disadvantaged Businesses

Small, women-owned and disadvantaged business owners wanting to learn how to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to attend a free workshop Jan. 22 in Forsyth County. The N.C.

Governor Cooper Announces Policy Allowing State Employees to Use Volunteer Days to Provide Support in Schools

Governor Roy Cooper today announced plans to help combat staff shortages in K-12 school districts across the state during the current surge of COVID-19 cases.

Competing motions in redistricting case target Earls, Berger Jr.

As critics of North Carolina's new election maps take their case to the state Supreme Court, lawyers on both sides of the case are taking aim at justices they want to drop out of the case.

Report: N.C. school choice programs save taxpayers up to $154.3 million

Two of the Tar Heel State’s school choice programs have saved taxpayers between $74.1 million and $154.3 million through fiscal 2018, according to an updated analysis from the school choice advocacy organization EdChoice.