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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...
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.
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...
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.
Orion180 Insurance Launches Customizable Private Flood Insurance in California
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion180 Insurance, a leading provider of flexible, customer-centric homeowners and flood insurance solutions, today announced the launch of its Residential Private Flood Insurance in California....
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...
REMINDER: State invites applications for fiscal year 2027 North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Deadline Aug. 28
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for FY2027 funding through the North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program.
REMINDER: State invites applications for fiscal year 2027 North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Deadline Aug. 28
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for FY2027 funding through the North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina’s Counterterrorism Funding
North Carolina Attorney General
Money at stake pays for bomb squads, active shooter response, and hurricane response FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 27, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management...
Governor Stein Celebrates $34.2 Million in Federal Economic Development Grants to Support Western North Carolina Recovery
North Carolina Department of Commerce
RALEIGH, N.C. Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated that 7 projects supporting economic resilience after Hurricane Helene will receive $34.2 million in grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
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