As thousands of fans gathered in Charlotte over the weekend for the U.S. Men’s National Team Send-Off Match ahead of the FIFA World Cup, North Carolina stepped further into the global soccer spotlight through a series of major events and international team partnerships supported by the state’s Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund (MEGA Fund).
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This week Governor Josh Stein
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first round of
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial nomination: Caitlin M. Poe as a Special Superior Court judge. Poe is filling the vacancy created when the Honorable A. Todd Brown retired.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began today, and Governor Stein urged North Carolinians to have a plan in place in case tropical weather impacts the state this season. Although the National Hurricane Center predicts a below-normal season, North Carolinians know that it takes only one storm to affect communities statewide.
Today First Lady Anna Stein, joined by Governor Josh Stein and Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Joe French, visited Surry County to spotlight North Carolina’s history of agricultural excellence in the grape and wine industry.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined Pitt Community College President Maria Pharr and Tiana Berryman, Greenville’s Director of Neighborhood and Business Services, to highlight how the community college’s construction and industrial technology program is preparing students for the construction workforce.
Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to honor the law enforcement officials and servicemembers who keep North Carolinians safe. Governor Stein also signed an executive order to protect the integrity of state government from prediction markets and addressed ongoing efforts to resolve correctional officer staffing shortages. Celebrating Law Enforcement
Today Governor Josh Stein announced BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a global product leader of sustainable mobility solutions, will add 378 jobs in Henderson County. The company says it plans to invest $100 million in Hendersonville to vertically integrate its operations and produce critical components to support business growth.
Today in celebration of Older Americans Month, Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to highlight ways his administration is supporting North Carolina’s older adults and to proclaim May as Older Americans Month.