- Josh Stein was inaugurated as North Carolina's new Democratic governor, succeeding Roy Cooper.
- The oath was administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and state officials.
- Stein emphasized the need for bipartisanship and overcoming division in his leadership speech, highlighting priorities for North Carolina.
- He aims to boost the economy, improve public schools, and address recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene's flooding.
- This transition marks a continuation of Democratic leadership in North Carolina, with Democrats winning eight of the last nine gubernatorial elections.
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