What are some current events in North Carolina?

- Tropical Storm Ian made landfall near Georgetown, South Carolina on Friday, September 30 and brought heavy rain, flooding, and power outages to North Carolina. The storm caused widespread damage, with some areas receiving more than a foot of rain.

- Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada on Saturday, September 24, but its effects were still felt in North Carolina, where it caused coastal erosion and flooding.

- The North Carolina General Assembly met for its annual legislative session from January 11 to June 30. Lawmakers passed a number of bills, including the state budget, a tax cut package, and a number of education and healthcare reforms.

- In April, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the state's congressional districts were gerrymandered and ordered the legislature to redraw them. The new district maps are expected to be in place for the 2024 elections.

- In May, North Carolina voters elected a new governor, Roy Cooper, who took office on January 1, 2017. Cooper is the first Democrat to be elected governor of North Carolina since 2008.

- The North Carolina economy grew by 3.1% in 2022, outpacing the national average of 2.9%. The state's job growth was also strong, with employers adding more than 200,000 new jobs over the course of the year.

These are just a few of the recent current events in North Carolina. For more information, I recommend visiting the websites of the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.