Debra Rabalais Appointed Director of Homeless Services in Guilford County
Guilford County appoints Debra Rabalais as director of homeless services; she starts her new role on Monday.
January 9, 2026
Guilford County appoints Debra Rabalais as director of homeless services; she starts her new role on Monday.
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Helene triggered more landslides than North Carolina had seen in two decades.
Dakisha “DK” Wesley is Asheville’s new city manager, tackling major challenges post-Hurricane Helene with community.
Two Buncombe County candidates face eligibility challenges. Mosley and Morman’s cases may delay ballot printing.
North Carolina Republicans criticize DEI programs in Raleigh and Asheville, citing racial preference concerns.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8 percent in November 2025, according to the state’s latest seasonally adjusted statistics. This marks a slight increase from the previous year, while still remaining below the national unemployment rate of 4.6 percent. The data for October 2025 was not available due to a
High Point plans to build or preserve 5,000 housing units in five years, focusing on affordable and workforce housing.
Davidson County Board member calls for removing “age-inappropriate” books from libraries, urging a content review.
Greensboro demands repairs for a condemned apartment complex, urging the owner to act after 200 residents were displaced.
Two industrial buildings in Winston-Salem, including Camel City Coach, are set for national landmark status.
Buncombe County adopts a new education funding formula, ensuring reliable budgets for Asheville and Buncombe schools.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has allocated over $12 million in grants to eight local governments to bolster housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income residents. These funds are part of the Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program, designed to support community development projects tailored
