LocalGovernor Stein signs North Carolina budget with historic pay raises for teachers and law enforcement WWAY News, 23 hours ago
BladenNorth Carolina schools required to have cardiac emergency plans under new state law WWAY News, July 7, 2026
LocalNorth Carolina lawmakers unveil finalized $34B state budget with teacher raises, tax cuts and Hurricane Helene funding WWAY News, June 30, 2026
Associated PressDozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid Associated Press, June 25, 2026
LocalNC budget impasse strains food banks as demand surges across the state WWAY News, January 16, 2026
LocalWilmington nonprofit Coastal Horizons faces $6 million state funding cut Nate Mauldin, May 28, 2025
Associated PressNC Senate approves spending plan adjustments, amid budget impasse with House Associated Press, June 25, 2024
Associated PressNorth Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year WWAY News, April 17, 2024
Associated PressAs South Carolina population booms, governor wants to fix aging bridges with extra budget money Associated Press, January 5, 2024
Top Stories$45 million awarded to protect areas around state, including spots in New Hanover County WWAY News, October 3, 2023
Top StoriesTown of Burgaw details fund allocation from $10.6 million state budget WWAY News, October 3, 2023
Associated PressNorth Carolina legislature gives initial OK to budget, which also would start Medicaid expansion Associated Press, September 21, 2023
FeaturesGov. Cooper announces new funding for North Carolina Pre-K classrooms Emily Andrews, September 13, 2023
Associated PressNorth Carolina House budget approved, now heads to Senate Associated Press, April 6, 2023
State budget stalemate puts Columbus County Sheriff's Office substation on hold Kylie Jones, August 26, 2019