Genentech has broken ground on a new biotech facility in Holly Springs, strengthening North Carolina’s role in the life sciences sector. TikTok is asking the state’s Supreme Court to take up its case against North Carolina, while the court also ruled against giving deference in the case of a fired DOT employee. Meanwhile, lawmakers have returned to Raleigh as the state budget stalemate continues to drag on.

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An "all clear" has been issued at the University of South Carolina following reports of a potential shooting. President Trump has nominated four judges for federal courts in North Carolina. The state’s highest court has ruled that bar owners may proceed with lawsuits against Governor Stein over COVID-era shutdowns. Meanwhile, the Department of Public Instruction has unveiled a 5-year plan for public education, though critics are questioning its details. In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, schools are facing a dire $46 million budget shortfall.

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Recovery efforts continue in the Outer Banks after Hurricane Erin, as North Carolina also struggles with lingering damage from Helene and Chantal. Governor Stein has created a new gang prevention and intervention task force to address rising concerns about violent crime. Meanwhile, the state has taken control of Bertie County Child Welfare Services following a child fatality.

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Governor Stein held a press briefing urging preparation as Hurricane Erin bears down on North Carolina, with impacts already felt along the Outer Banks. The State Board of Elections has corrected more than 20,000 voter records and is seeking additional ID numbers to comply with voter ID laws. Meanwhile, a business court judge declined to dismiss North Carolina’s lawsuit against TikTok, allowing the case to move forward.

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Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina. In Wilmington, several firefighters were injured following a building explosion. In Apex, authorities have called off a search for a criminal illegal alien who remains at large. Despite steep tariffs, trade with Mexico continues to grow, and the State Board of Elections reports it has corrected over 20,000 voter records while still working to collect additional ID numbers.

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Hurricane Erin could bring significant impacts across coastal North Carolina. Meanwhile, a new study suggests Raleigh and Charlotte are strong contenders for a future Major League Baseball team. In the courts, both sides have agreed to pause a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors. Additionally, more than 1,000 applications have been submitted for rebuilding homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene.

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Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency in the Outer Banks as the storm threatens coastal communities. State Health Plan members are bracing for premium increases in the coming years. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools face a dire $46 million budget shortfall, raising concerns about mismanagement and future cuts. Meanwhile, NCInnovation’s future looks uncertain as its CEO prepares to step down and legislators intensify scrutiny of the program.

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Polling in the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley shows the contest is shaping up to be competitive. More than 1,000 applications have been submitted to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene. North Carolina has been awarded over $400 million from the EPA to improve drinking water infrastructure statewide.

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North Carolina has received a $4 million grant to expand workforce re-entry training programs. A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit against CSX over flooding in Lumberton. Tropical Storm Erin is active in the Atlantic, and July’s sports-betting revenues in North Carolina hit a record low. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited the Port of Wilmington, where his department announced it had recovered over $2.5 million in unpaid wages for workers.

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U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in July as President Trump extended the China trade deal for another 90 days. Authorities have ordered an illegal mining operation in Mitchell County to shut down. The state Appeals Court has again ruled against Bald Head Island’s village leadership in an ongoing dispute.

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