Raleigh parking-rate changes take effect Aug. 1
The City of Raleigh’s parking-rate changes began Aug. 1, 2026, under its downtown parking-management program. The available city news listing does not identify the rates or facilities affected.
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UNC Charlotte launches Student AI Fellows program to pilot campus uses for large language models
UNC Charlotte’s Office of OneIT selected six computer-science students for its inaugural Student AI Fellows cohort, which worked with university units on supervised pilots using licensed large language models.
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Bank of America Stadium renovation advances with new $1.3 billion design details
Renderings released July 23 show expanded corners and a more circular look for the approximately $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation in Charlotte.
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North Carolina identifies additional cyclosporiasis cases and launches public dashboard
North Carolina health officials announced additional cyclosporiasis cases on July 28 and launched a public dashboard intended to provide ongoing statewide information about the illness.
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North Carolina enacts its first full state budget in more than two years
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 on July 14, 2026, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years for FY 2026-27.
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Raleigh moves toward youth curfew after large weekend gatherings and gun incidents
Raleigh City Council took a first step July 7 toward a youth curfew after police and partner agencies responded to weekend incidents involving juveniles and guns amid large gatherings at Brier Creek and Glenwood South.
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Raleigh schedules Aug. 12 meeting ahead of New Bern Avenue BRT construction solicitation
Raleigh will hold a virtual pre-advertisement meeting Aug. 12 for the New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project, an upcoming procurement step for the 5.1-mile corridor.
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Charlotte schedules special Safety Committee meeting on juvenile curfew concerns
Charlotte announced a special City Council Safety Committee meeting to consider possible city actions related to public-safety issues associated with juvenile curfew violations.
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North Carolina’s new $34 billion budget is now law. What changes for pay, taxes and state services
North Carolina’s 2026-27 budget is law. Here’s when teacher and state-worker pay, tax rates, Medicaid funding and Hurricane Helene recovery money take effect.
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North Carolina Audit Finds Child-Care Inspections Too Predictable
A July state audit found that required child-care visits were completed but often followed repeat timing patterns. It also flagged older star ratings and delays in parent notifications, while DHHS disputes parts of the assessment.
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North Carolina Hemp Bill Returns to Raleigh as THC Rules Face a New Deadline
North Carolina lawmakers have not approved HB 328, but a July 30 re-referral sets up a possible House decision on proposed THC restrictions before November 12.
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North Carolina Election Board Adopts Rules That Could Make Some Ballot Rejections Easier
North Carolina election officials adopted separate photo-ID and absentee-ballot rules in July. The changes are not yet effective and still face administrative review before the November election.
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North Carolina Senate advances HB 958; final vote remains ahead
North Carolina HB 958 passed a Senate committee on July 28 after a substitute and amendment, but it is not law. A Senate floor vote remains ahead.