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Governor Josh Stein has announced a series of important nominations and appointments to various boards and commissions in North Carolina.

Duke Energy restores power for over 96% of Ohio and Kentucky customers

Duke Energy has made considerable progress in restoring power to customers affected by recent severe weather in Ohio and Kentucky.

Governor Stein appoints Tron Ross to judicial district court position

Governor Josh Stein has announced the appointment of Tron Ross to the District Court for Judicial District 29, which covers Hoke and Moore Counties.

Duke Energy restores power to 98% of Indiana customers after storm

Duke Energy has successfully restored power to over 98% of its customers across Indiana following significant outages caused by severe weather including high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall.

UNC Board of Governors to hold meeting with online streaming available

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is set to convene for a regular session on April 10, 2025.

Toyota announces GR86 Yuzu Edition for 2026 with unique features and performance upgrades

For 2026, Toyota is set to enhance its sports car lineup with the new GR86 Yuzu Edition.

Duke Energy restores power to over 74,000 Indiana customers after severe storms

Duke Energy has restored power to over 74,000 customers in Indiana following severe storms that led to 85,000 outages.

Toyota announces the GR Supra MkV Final Edition with enhanced performance features

Toyota has revealed its latest addition to the GR series, the GR Supra MkV Final Edition, during the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Governor Stein and Secretary Sangvai emphasize NC Medicaid's role in rural health care

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai recently convened a roundtable discussion in Nash County to address the significance of NC Medicaid for rural areas.

Duke Energy restores power to 31,000 after severe storms in Ohio and Kentucky

Duke Energy has restored power to over 31,000 customers in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky after severe storms disrupted services in the region.

Black Cove Complex transition back to local management as cold weather aids containment

Firefighters tackling the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties are making steady progress as colder and wetter weather conditions benefit containment efforts.

Board of Governors committee to hold special session on April 7, 2025

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors' Committee on Budget and Finance has scheduled a special session for April 7, 2025.

Stein and Sangvai address potential impact of Medicaid cuts on rural NC communities

Today in Nash County, Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai engaged in a roundtable dialogue with rural health providers and community leaders.

North Carolina to expand Success Coach program statewide for post-foster care support

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced the statewide expansion of the Success Coach program, aimed at supporting families after they exit foster care.

Toyota teases new GR Corolla development vehicle for Formula Drift Long Beach

Toyota is gearing up for the Formula Drift Long Beach weekend by unveiling a new GR Corolla development vehicle.

NC Teaching Fellows program reaches record number of awards for 2025-26

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has announced the selection of 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year, marking the highest number of awards since the program's revival in 2017.

Black Cove Complex fires near full containment in North Carolina

Firefighters are making progress in containing the Black Cove Complex fires located in Polk and Henderson counties.

Artists transform Toyota bZ4X into mobile artworks for Miami's Art Week

The Toyota bZ4X battery electric vehicle (BEV) was recently transformed into a unique piece of art on wheels by three artists from different parts of the United States.

Toyota leads U.S. automotive patents for 11th consecutive year

Toyota has sustained its leadership in the U.S. automotive patent sector for the 11th straight year, securing more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) than any other automotive company, according to the annual report...

Duke Energy prepares for potential severe storms, advises Indiana customers to plan