Juneteenth & Archives: The N.C. State Archives will host a free June 30 webinar, “From Enslavement to Reconstruction: Lives of the Greene County USCT,” featuring genealogist Trisha Blount and guidance on tracing U.S. Colored Troops records. State Government & Agriculture: Gov. Josh Stein signed the “NC Farm Act of 2026” and other measures, including extending conservation tax credits and creating incentives tied to development finance districts. Public Safety & Labor Enforcement: N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced $37,500 in penalties against Harlan Blast/Hildebrand Amusements after a Carolina Beach Kamikaze ride incident tied to operator error and a failure to report. Education Accountability: An NC school accountability task force discussed early moves to overhaul grading, including shifting toward a weighted proficiency index and adding a five-year graduation rate. Elections & Voting Access: Wake County Board of Elections removed Talley Student Union as an early voting site, raising questions about how voters will access ballots. Economic Development: JetZero broke ground in Greensboro on a major aircraft manufacturing campus, pitching thousands of jobs and a large state incentive package. Justice & Fraud: NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of a Raleigh woman accused of forging an insurance check tied to a credit union fraud scheme.