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Charlotte Observer

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Mystery fish caught off NC coast sets a ‘new species state record,' officials say

A fisherman accidentally set a “new species state record” in North Carolina when he caught an oval-shaped fish that no one on the charter boat could identify. Jim Bickerstaff was about 45 miles off Southport, fishing in 140 feet of water when something on his 80-pound test line started fighting back. The elongated fish he pulled aboard the Oak Island Fishing Charter weighed just over 6 pounds, and was 25.5 inches long and 17 inches around, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries said in a Nov. 10 news release. It has been identified as a unicorn filefish, and it represented a new species for the state’s record keeping. “The truth is, none of us knew what type of fish it was. I’ve been fishing offshore for years, and our captain goes out there more than anybody I know. None of us had ever seen one, and none of us knew what to call it,” Bickerstaff told The Charlotte Observer. “I would love to claim that I’m quite the amazing angler who searched all his life to catch this great white whale, but that would be untrue as I was unaware of this fish’s existence. I actually used the Fish Rules

North Carolina · 2d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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NC lawmaker plans bill to break up one of the largest school districts in U.S., board member says

CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — A lawmaker from Union County is planning on introducing a bill to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, according to CMS Board Member Anna London. She confirmed that Rep. David Willis’s staff contacted her office to let her know about the plan to break up the state’s second-largest school district.

Charlotte, NC · 2d
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NC Newsline

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Hubbard appears to have ousted Foxx in NC-05 as provisionals, cured ballots counted

In unofficial returns on election night, Hubbard held a razor-slim lead over Foxx of 99 votes.

North Carolina · 2d

Charlotte Stories

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North Carolina Ranked #2 for Worst Drivers in America — South Carolina Ranked #3

Charlotte-area drivers may finally have some data to back up their complaints about traffic on both sides of the state line. A new LendingTree study ranks North Carolina as having the second-worst drivers in America. South Carolina tied for third, placing nearly the entire Charlotte region among the nation’s highest-ranked states for driving incidents.

North Carolina · 2d
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Asheville Citizen-Times

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NC Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Nov. 12, 2026

The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing Day: 1-3-7, Fireball: 0 Evening: 1-0-5, Fireball: 2 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing Day: 5-9-2-9, Fireball: 0 Evening: 4-5-2-4, Fireball: 3 Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing 22-26-36-38-41 Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Double Play numbers from Nov. 12 drawing 04-08-11-18-24 Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Nov. 12 drawing 06-22-27-29-39, Bonus: 05 Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606,

North Carolina · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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North Carolina voted out potentially 58 years of experience. What does that mean?

North Carolina voters decimated their current congressional delegation, electing at least seven new members to the next Congress, and potentially losing 58 years of collective experience. “Congress runs on seniority, and we just lost a lot of seniority from the North Carolina congressional delegation,” said Chris Cooper, a political science professor from Western Carolina University. From the best committee assignments to pork projects to offices on the Hill, losing senior members could have ripple effects for North Carolinians. But all is not lost. “The entire Congress runs based on a combination of majority party control and seniority,” Cooper said. “So North Carolina will once again be aligned with the majority.” North Carolina chose to swap seven House Republicans for seven House Democrats, as the left-leaning party took control of both chambers. “The majority of North Carolina’s congressional delegation will once again be aligned with the majority party control, but in terms of seniority, we will be much lower down the list,” Cooper said. “Sometimes freshmen can get impressive committee assignments. (Rep.) Chuck Edwards ended up on Appropriations in his first term in office, so it doesn’t mean that you can’t be effective, or you can’t get a good committee assignment.

North Carolina · 19h

The Richmond Observer

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RichmondCC secures Cascades 3 years of state funding for training

HAMLET -- Richmond Community College has secured three years of customized training funding for Cascades Tissue-Rockingham, which is in response to a planned multi-million-dollar investment in ...

Rockingham, NC · 13h

travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Freeze Watch Issued for 33 Counties in Virginia and North Carolina as Temperatures Are About to Plummet

A Freeze Watch is in effect for 33 counties in Virginia and North Carolina as temperatures could fall to 30 degrees. The watch runs from late Friday night through Saturday morning, according to bulletins from NWS Wakefield and NWS Raleigh. Counties under the watch. In Virginia (17): Richmond, Brunswick, Dinwiddie,...

North Carolina · 1d

takemetotn.com

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8 North Carolina Farms Where Your Freezer Gets Filled With Beef Straight From The Pasture

Buying beef by the quarter or half cow is making a big comeback across North Carolina, and it may be one of the smartest ways to stock up. Instead of grabbing a mystery package at the store, you can drive to a real farm, meet the family raising the cattle, and load your cooler with steaks, roasts, and ground beef.

North Carolina · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Round 2 brings a full slate of high school football playoff action

LAKE NORMAN – This Friday, the football playoffs are officially in full swing, with the seven local teams that received first-round byes now set for second-round contests. They’re joined by three winners from last week, with each of those teams on the road this week hoping to pull an upset.

Mooresville, NC · 11h

The Laurinburg Exchange

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Britt, Adams retain narrow leads after canvass

LAURINBURG — Official election results following Friday’s canvass show Republican incumbent Danny Earl Britt Jr. maintaining a 225-vote lead in the N.C. Senate race, while Democratic incumbent Jamie Adams holds a 62-vote advantage in the race for District Attorney for Judicial District 21. Both races remain within the...

North Carolina · 9h

travelmag.com

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10 North Carolina Hot Dog Joints Serving Slaw Dogs, Chili And Mustard On Soft Buns

North Carolina has been dressing up hot dogs since long before toppings became a personality trait. And around here, chili, slaw, mustard, and onions are practically the dress code. Take a Burlington counter that’s been serving hot dogs since 1928. Nearly a century later, the buns are still steaming, and...

North Carolina · 2d

itsthesway.com

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Where to Get Thanksgiving Meals in The Sandhills 2026

Pinecrest Inn: Bring the family, and maybe some adjustable pants for all the choices on the menu. Reservations required, call 910-295-6121. Get Stuffed. Pinehurst Resort: The Carolina Hotel hosts a Thanksgiving brunch with live music. Multiple seating times available, register before spots fill up. Thankful for the mimosa. Sly Fox:...

Pinehurst, NC · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Georgia’s 33.3-cent gas tax break and North Carolina’s 41-cent suspension are both set to end Nov. 30, raising fill-up costs

Drivers in Georgia and North Carolina are set to pay their states’ full gas taxes again on Dec. 1. Georgia’s suspension of its 33.3-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax and North Carolina’s suspension of its 41-cent motor fuel tax are both scheduled to end Nov. 30. For anyone with a 15-gallon tank, that works out to roughly $5 […]

Georgia · 2d

The Richmond Observer

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OPINION: Dear Democrats: Make civility great again. Please.

I'm a Gen Xer. We were brought up on Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, in a world that taught us that no matter what our differences, we had a basic responsibility to be decent and civil and fair to ...

Rockingham, NC · 1d

Country Herald

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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Watch: 30° Lows Saturday, Nov 14

Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Richmond, VA · 1d

The Richmond Observer

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Duke Energy and Amazon team up to support Richmond County students facing food insecurity

HAMLET -- Duke Energy employees joined forces with Amazon and Backpack Pals of Richmond County this week to help tackle food insecurity and support local students and families. As part of an ...

Richmond County, NC · 1d

The Daily South

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The Sweet Family Story Behind North Carolina’s Iconic Bone Suckin’ Sauce

“I grew up on your sauce.” “This tastes like home.”. Sentiments like this make Patrick Ford, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based vice president of Bone Suckin’ Sauce realize that every drop of effort his family has poured into their business has been worth it. After inducting Bone Suckin’...

North Carolina · 1d

The Money Overview

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Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules

Adults 19 to 64 who have Medicaid through expansion in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours a month of activity, or income of at least $580 a month, to keep coverage under work rules that start in 2027. Five of the six states start Jan. 1, while Michigan […] The post Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules appeared first on The Money Overview .

Kentucky · 2d

sandhillssentinel.com

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Third “HOME” art installation to be revealed Dec. 3

The Moore County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) will reveal the third of its five “HOME” public art installations in downtown Aberdeen on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 4:30 p.m. The reveal is free and open to the public and will be located downtown at 101 Poplar St. The mural is 60 feet wide and 12 feet tall and will be mounted on the side of the building where the Blue Bird Play Café is located.

Aberdeen, NC · 11h