Category Archives: State News
U.S. Navy to add jobs at Kinston Transpark
KINSTON, N.C. (NCN News) - The U.S. Navy is coming to Kinston's Global Trans Park, in a deal that could lead to 400 jobs. The TransPark and the Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring mor...
Apr 16, 2026
Statewide Burn Ban Continues as 554 Wildfires Burn More Than 2,200 Acres Across North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC - State officials say North Carolina's wildfire threat remains high, with more than 550 fires reported since the statewide burn ban took effect late last month. Since the state-issued ban ...
Apr 14, 2026
Key Hurricane forecast: how many storms will we have?
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (NCN News) - With the start of hurricane season less than two months away, one of the key forecasts is calling for a below average season. Colorado State University hurricane resea...
Apr 09, 2026
NC State Audit Identifies 19 Findings, $342,093 in Questioned Costs
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released its 2025 Statewide Single Audit, examining billions in federal funding distributed across North Carolina and identifying mul...
Apr 06, 2026
State Audit: Rocky Mount City Manager's Spending Choices Were "Unaccountable" for Years
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (NCN News) -- The former City Manager of Rocky Mount operated "unchecked" and went "unaccountable for years" resulting in millions of dollars overspent for the city creating signific...
Mar 09, 2026
State Audit Finds Rising Lottery Sales, Flat Funding for North Carolina Schools
RALEIGH, NC - The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released its required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery, confirming the lottery's financial records are...
Dec 30, 2025
North Carolina Awarded $213 Million Federal Grant to Transform Rural Health Care
RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina has been awarded more than $213 million in federal funding to expand and strengthen health care services in rural communities across the state. The Centers for Medicare &a...
Dec 30, 2025
NCDHHS Reports Rising Flu Activity and Increase in Flu-Related Deaths Across North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting a notable rise in flu activity statewide, along with an increase in flu-related deaths early in the sea...
Dec 10, 2025
State Launches 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge
RALEIGH - With millions of North Carolinians expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving, state officials are rolling out a statewide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement effort aimed at keeping drivers sa...
Nov 24, 2025
NCDOT Awards $185.6 Million in Powell Bill Funding; Wayne County Municipalities Among Recipients
The aid will be used mainly to fix streetsRALEIGH, N.C. - More than $185.6 million in State Street Aid is being distributed to 508 North Carolina municipalities as part of this year's Powell Bill prog...
Nov 18, 2025