RALEIGH, N.C. –— The John Locke Foundation announced two significant leadership appointments today, bringing extensive policy and legal expertise to advance the organization’s mission of promoting limited government and constitutional principles in North Carolina. Mullis Brings Development Expertise from Cato Institute Brian Mullis has been appointed as the Foundation’s new Vice President of Development, where…… read more »
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John Locke Foundation Announces Key Leadership Additions
North Carolina Museum of Art Hosts Outdoor Paint and Play Event for Children
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Museum of Art will transform its outdoor space into a creative playground this Tuesday as it hosts “Kids Outdoor Paint and Play,” a two-hour family event designed to combine artistic expression with outdoor recreation. Scheduled for August 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, the event will take…… read more »
NC Labor Department Uncovers Illegal Mining Operation in Western North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Labor has discovered an illegal mining operation in Mitchell County, launching a formal investigation that could result in the site’s closure. Discovery During Routine Safety Training The unauthorized mining operation, run by Horizon 30, LLC in Poplar, North Carolina, was uncovered when a senior NCDOL official was…… read more »
North Carolina Seeks Nonprofit Organizations to Become Community Action Agencies
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Economic Opportunity has announced it is accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations seeking to become designated Community Action Agencies in the state. What Community Action Agencies Do Designated Community Action Agencies (CAAs) serve as frontline organizations in the fight against poverty,…… read more »
Raleigh Ghost Walk Offers Spine-Chilling Tour of Capital City’s Haunted History
RALEIGH, N.C. — History buffs and thrill-seekers alike can now explore Raleigh’s darker side through a guided ghost walk that promises to unveil the capital city’s most chilling urban legends and supernatural folklore. The Raleigh Ghost Walk takes participants on a walking tour through downtown Raleigh, weaving together documented history with local ghost stories and…… read more »
Triangle Expressway Extension Wins Regional Transportation Award for Innovative Technology
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Turnpike Authority has received regional recognition for the Triangle Expressway extension project, which was selected by the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) for its innovative use of technology and community impact. The Triangle Expressway extension is among 113 nominations from 35 state departments of transportation…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Innovative Crisis Intervention Program to Replace Restraint Methods in Youth Mental Health Facilities
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today the launch of a groundbreaking two-year pilot program that will introduce an innovative crisis intervention system to 22 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) for youth across the state. The initiative will implement Ukeru®, a safe and comforting alternative to restraint and…… read more »
North Carolina Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Plan to Become Nation’s Top Public School System
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina is launching an ambitious initiative to transform its public school system into the best in the nation by 2030. The comprehensive five-year strategic plan, titled “Achieving Educational Excellence: 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for North Carolina Public Schools,” received approval from the North Carolina State Board of Education on Thursday and will…… read more »
State Invests $3M to Combat Critical Disability Care Worker Shortage
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Community College System have announced a new partnership to launch an Advanced Training Certificate program designed to strengthen the state’s Direct Support Professional workforce. The initiative targets current Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and individuals interested in entering the…… read more »
NCDOT Wins National Recognition for Hurricane Helene Emergency Response
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation has earned national acclaim for its exemplary emergency response coordination during Hurricane Helene, receiving the transportation industry’s highest honors for crisis management. The department was awarded two prestigious accolades at this year’s National Operations Center of Excellence’s Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) Awards: “Best TSMO…… read more »
