North Carolina Invests $1.53B to Expand Statewide Broadband Access
North Carolina aims to boost high-speed internet access statewide. Gov. Josh Stein’s projects will connect over 93,000 sites.
April 24, 2026
North Carolina aims to boost high-speed internet access statewide. Gov. Josh Stein’s projects will connect over 93,000 sites.
Construction has started on the I-26 Connector in Asheville, marking a major milestone for this $1.8 billion project.
FEMA announced $260M in reimbursements to local governments for Hurricane Helene recovery, easing funding backlogs.
Raki McGregor criticizes Charlotte City Council for inaction on I-77 toll lanes, impacting future endorsements.
North Carolina advances a bill to fund Medicaid, adding $819M in 2023 while enforcing new eligibility requirements.
Governor Josh Stein announced that AbbVie Inc., a prominent global biopharmaceutical company, plans to establish a new pharmaceutical operation in Durham County, North Carolina. The development will create 734 jobs and involve a significant investment of $1.4 billion to build a 185-acre state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in Durham. The announcement signifies
Greensboro tightens its housing code: $500 fines for violations, increasing penalties for repeat offenses to ensure safe homes.
Buncombe County Special Collections is launching the Leicester History Project to document local community stories.
Swain County passes a 12-month moratorium on new data centers, addressing concerns about water and energy usage.
Baseball returns to Asheville at the newly renamed HomeTrust Park, featuring major upgrades and a sellout crowd.
On a foggy day by South Mills River, Heath Cartee kicked dirt into the water, reflecting on decaying roads and silt.
Gaston County School Board OKs 2026-27 budget amid controversies over layoffs, budget cuts, and social media posts.
