All Press Releases

North Carolina Students Recognized for Innovative Use of Geographic Technology

March 31, 2023

College students from North Carolina were honored earlier this month at the 2023 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems Conference with the G. Herbert Stout Award for Innovative Student Papers.

Local Government Employees Recognized for Innovative Use of GIS

March 31, 2023

Local government employees from North Carolina were honored earlier this month at the 2023 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems Conference with the G. Herbert Stout Award.

Apex High Team Wins 2023 North Carolina Jr. Chef Cook-Off

March 30, 2023

Eight high school finalist teams competed in the annual North Carolina Jr. Chef cook-off this month to create unique school lunch entrée recipes. The “Waffle House” team from Apex High with Wake County Public Schools won first place in the 2023 North Carolina Jr. Chef Competition.

NCDHHS Announces COVID-19 Dashboard and Other Changes for COVID-19 Response

March 29, 2023

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard and state-funded testing sites as the federal public health emergency comes to an end May 11, 2023, and COVID-19 becomes part of a routine part of public health and health care activities.

State Board Removes 2 Surry County Board of Elections Members

March 28, 2023

The State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove Jerry Forestieri and Timothy DeHaan from the Surry County Board of Elections. These county board members recently refused to certify their local elections. The removals are effective immediately.

Media Statement on Medicaid Expansion

March 28, 2023

Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson released the following statement regarding Medicaid Expansion:

Statement from State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, on First Citizens Acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank

March 27, 2023

This is a positive reflection on the conservative regulatory environment that we have established in North Carolina

Public Notice for Participation and Comments on the North Carolina Application for Grant Award Under Part B of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act as Amended in 2004 for Federal Fiscal Year 2023

March 24, 2023

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is making available its annual State Application for receiving grant award under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended in 2004.

State Board Meeting: March 28, 2023

March 22, 2023

The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 10 a.m.  on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Surry County Courthouse, 201 E. Kapp St., Dobson, N.C. 

Governor Cooper Announces Department of Information Technology Listening Tour on Closing Digital Divide, Encourages North Carolinians to Participate

March 22, 2023

NCDIT's Division of Broadband and Digital Equity will host a statewide listening tour focused on closing the digital divide to collect feedback from stakeholders.

NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Whole Person Health in Rural Communities

March 22, 2023

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, March 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the importance of whole person health with a focus on realities in rural communities and available resources across the state.

Secretary of Lawn Care Service Charged in State Tax Case

March 21, 2023

A Stanfield businesswoman was arrested Monday, March 20, 2023, on felony tax charges filed by the N.C. Department of Revenue.

Durham Businessman Charged in State Tax Case

March 20, 2023

A Durham businessman was arrested Monday, March 20, 2023, on felony tax charges filed by the N.C. Department of Revenue. Peter Kagwanja, 62, was charged with three counts of Embezzlement of State Property.

President of Tobacco Road Sports Café Charged in State Tax Case

March 20, 2023

A Triangle businessman was arrested Monday, March 20, 2023, on felony tax charges filed by the N.C. Department of Revenue related to business locations in Durham, Raleigh, and a former location in Chapel Hill. Raed Abdel Karim Amra, 47, of Apex, was charged with 15 counts of Embezzlement of State Property.