Kevin Howell has been named chancellor of North Carolina State University, UNC System President Peter Hans announced today. Howell, an NC State alum, is currently the chief external affairs officer at UNC Health. He will assume his duties on May 5, 2025. ncst.at/M5IP50VjSru

With the 250th anniversary of America approaching next year, let's remember the words that sparked a revolution! "Give me liberty, or give me death!" On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry stirred the Virginia Convention with these powerful words, rallying the fight for American

The first 100 Days of my administration... in numbers!

On April 12, 1776, patriots in the North Carolina Provincial Congress adopted the Halifax Resolves, making North Carolina the first colony to call for independence from the British Crown. The Resolves helped set the stage for the Declaration of Independence nearly 3 months later.

On this night 250 years ago, two men climbed Old North Church's steeple. They held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were heading to Concord by way of the Charles River. Their “one if by land, two if by sea” warning ignited the American Revolution.

Yesterday evening, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by N.C. Governor Josh Stein! The Order of the Long Leaf Pine recognizes individuals for their lifelong careers in public service. #NCAgriculture

The last living grandson of President John Tyler has died. Harrison Ruffin Tyler was born in 1928 and died in 2025. His grandfather, the 10th President of the United States, was born in 1790 and died in 1862.

North Carolina preservationists fight for Historic Preservation Fund myfox8.com/news/north-car…

I am appalled by reports of the assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the attempted assassination of Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Political violence threatens our democracy and has no home in America. My heart goes out

The Wake County Board of Commissioners meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Today’s meeting will include a presentation on the design of Lake Myra County Park. You can watch live online: ow.ly/I7aC50Waifk #WakeBOC #OpenGov

From unforgettable food and brews, to unforgettable landscapes, adventures, and people, western North Carolina has something for everyone. The First Lady and I look forward to spending some time out west this summer, and we encourage you to do the same! Have fun and help

I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene caused $60 billion in damage. It’s going to take all of us – from state government to the federal government – to make sure western NC has the resources it needs to rebuild. WNC needs more federal support.

WATCH: When I first ran for public office in 1982, I learned a lesson that shaped the rest of my career. Someone I thought was a supporter double-crossed me. The next morning, my dad looked at me and said: “If you don’t want to serve that person, go down to the courthouse and pay

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a world leader pause to give such a thoughtful response to a gotcha question, and to do so in a way that shows respect for (while gently challenging) those who may disagree with him.

This doesn’t get nearly enough attention:

It's real. And it's spectacular. Sometimes, one fossil really can change everything you think you know. NEW PAPER (see bottom of thread) AND 🧵

My favorite thing about this chart is that the median homebuyer age rose from 39 in 2005 to 59 in 2025 20 years over 20 years It’s literally the same people buying the homes two decades later

"My students are great, but I wondered if the State Archives of NC would be “too dry,” and whether they would have anything compelling to show these teenagers that would interest them. I shouldn’t have worried." dncr.nc.gov/blog/2025/11/1…