Press Releases

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Feb. 19 through sunset Feb. 28 in honor of Civil Rights Activist, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday. A protege of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, for decades he advocated for the poor and underserved communities on issues concerning voting rights, education, job opportunities and health care. 

According to a report published by the National Girls Collaborative Project, women make up 48% of the national workforce, but comprised only 35% of science, technology, engineering and mathematic jobs in 2025.

Eleven state government buildings in downtown Raleigh will be illuminated with blue lights from January 7 through 11 to raise awareness for survivors and victims of human trafficking.

Known as a fierce advocate for education from early childhood to public schools, community colleges and universities, Hunt was also a champion for the state’s economic development.

Known as a fierce advocate for education from early childhood to public schools, community colleges and universities, Hunt was also a champion for the state’s economic development.

Sunday will mark 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where more than 2,000 service members and civilians died on December 7, 1941.

This year, the program is offering 100 internships in locations ranging from Buncombe County in the mountains to Dare County at the coast.

North Carolina ranks second in the nation for women-owned businesses according to a Wells Fargo 2025 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report.

As we continue to honor the life of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, we also pay tribute to WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith who died in the line of duty in Garner on Saturday, November 8.

Students in private and home schools will now find it easier and quicker to get their Driving Eligibility Certificates.