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North Carolina's best in dairy recognized at Got to Be NC Dairy Competition
RALEIGH – Fourteen North Carolina dairies entered more than 48 milk and cheese products in the 2025 Got to Be NC Dairy Competition, sponsored by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “North Carolina’s dairy farmers take pride...

Billor Strengthens East Coast Operations with New Delivery Center in Kenly, North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Billor, a Technology Ecosystem combining Freight and Technology for Truck Drivers, Freight Brokers, and Autonomous Trucks, proudly announces the inauguration of its newest Delivery Center in Kenly,...

NCDA&CS seeks proposals for agricultural research programs
With $1 million in grant funding available, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer services requests proposals for research that advances agriculture and the agricultural economy in the state. Proposed research projects should be limited...

Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Biotech Leadership As Biogen Highlights Recent $2 Billion Investment
NORTH CAROLINA, October 9 - Today Governor Josh Stein joined Biogen leaders and local officials at the company’s 30th anniversary event to celebrate North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry and highlight Biogen’s $2 billion commitment...

Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Biotech Leadership As Biogen Highlights Recent $2 Billion Investment
Today Governor Josh Stein joined Biogen leaders and local officials at the company’s 30th anniversary event to celebrate North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry and highlight Biogen’s $2 billion commitment to expanding its presence in...

North Carolina Implements eCourts Conversion in All 100 Counties
All 100 North Carolina counties will have online access to court records and services as of Monday, October 13, 2025. The final group of counties to implement the eCourts conversion is comprised of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland,...

Royal Farms Expands in North Carolina with New Sunset Beach Location
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous Chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and made-to-order meals, is excited to announce the grand...

Governor Stein Calls for Comprehensive Mental Health Investments to Promote Public Safety
NORTH CAROLINA, October 9 - Recent events across North Carolina have been tragic reminders of the need to meaningfully invest in mental health resources, and Governor Josh Stein today called for comprehensive resources to keep people safe and...

Governor Stein Calls for Comprehensive Mental Health Investments to Promote Public Safety
Recent events across North Carolina have been tragic reminders of the need to meaningfully invest in mental health resources, and Governor Josh Stein today called for comprehensive resources to keep people safe and healthy. Governor Stein also...

North Carolina Ranks #2 in the Nation for Workplace Safety, According to New Study
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub. This national recognition reflects the collective efforts of...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Pool Company and Owner
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov (919) 538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued pool and spa sales and installation company Backyard Leisure, LLC and its owner, Robert A. Mosher, for taking...

A Living Tribute for America at 250: Battleship North Carolina to Raise 250 Flags Honoring Navy & Marine Corps Anniversaries
Wilmington, NC, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Battleship North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, invites Americans to join...

OXB expands US footprint with acquisition of commercial-scale viral vector facility in North Carolina
OXB acquires Resilience’s site in North Carolina, an FDA-approved, commercial-scale viral vector manufacturing facility In line with OXB’s previously announced strategy to add US GMP capacity across drug substance and fill-finish to meet growing...

Billor Establishes New Headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Billor, a Technology Ecosystem combining Freight, and Technology for Truck Drivers, Freight Brokers, and Autonomous Trucks, today announced the opening of its new headquarters in Raleigh, North...

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Rowan County Murders
NORTH CAROLINA, October 7 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of...

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Stanly County Murder
NORTH CAROLINA, October 7 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of...

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Rowan County Murders
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Charles Williams, age 80, and...

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Stanly County Murder
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Chance Douglas Smith, age 6. On...

Attorney General James Challenges Federal Government’s Unlawful Deployment of National Guard in Oregon
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other states in supporting Oregon and California’s lawsuit opposing the administration’s unlawful federalization and deployment of the National Guard in Portland. In...
Hopebridge Brings Five New Autism Therapy Centers to North Carolina with Speech and Occupational Therapy Offerings
Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As autism spectrum disorder diagnoses continue to rise, the need for early identification and therapeutic intervention is greater than ever. Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, one of the nation’s...