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Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx said Friday she’s requested “nonpartisan election observers” to be present for vote counting across North Carolina’s 5th District as she trails in the election. Foxx, 83, has served 11 terms representing the district, which today encompasses rural parts the northwestern section of the state as well as most of Greensboro. Her Democratic opponent, Chuck Hubbard, is currently winning by just 99 votes, according to preliminary results. But county election boards still have to review provisional ballots — those with questions about the voters’ eligibility — and count some qualifying military and overseas ballots arriving before the deadline of 5 p.m. on Nov. 12 . On the ballots with outstanding questions, voters have until Nov. 10 to “cure” the ballot by fixing the problem or answering the question. Then the results will have to be certified by election officials. Following that, if the race remains within a 1% margin, as it currently is, a recount can be requested. What Foxx said In a Facebook on Friday, Foxx said, “Nonpartisan election observers under the guidance of the Committee on House Administration will be present across the 5th District as the count continues, and will serve as important, watchful
A short trip across town should not need a snack, a playlist, and a backup plan. In one North Carolina city, plenty of drivers say it often does. A ride that looks quick on a map can stretch on and on once real traffic joins in. That gap between the map and real life is what this story is about.
Otters beside ocean dunes were not on my North Carolina wildlife bingo card. I usually picture them slipping through mountain streams, so learning that they roam the marshes and ponds of a skinny barrier island completely changed the picture for me. The refuge itself has an unexpectedly charming backstory too,...
A longtime journalist from northwestern North Carolina is on the verge of unseating one of the state’s most powerful Republican members of Congress. Chuck Hubbard, 64, leads Rep. Virginia Foxx by 99 votes in the 5th Congressional District, according to unofficial returns — close enough to trigger a possible recount. Here are key takeaways: Hubbard is a lifelong resident of the 5th District whose grandfather founded the Wilkes Journal-Patriot, where Hubbard started working at age 8 inserting sections and helping with the mailing. He attends North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, serves on the boards of Wilkes Recovery Revolution, the Wilkes Child Abuse Prevention Team and the Wilkes Prison Ministry, and is married to Shari, a former state trooper. The couple has three daughters and two grandchildren. With all precincts reporting, Hubbard led Foxx 48.7% to 48.66% in the 5th Congressional District. Foxx, 83, a Republican from Banner Elk, currently chairs the powerful House Committee on Rules and has served in Congress since 2004 after a decade in the state Senate. Hubbard ran unsuccessfully against her in 2022 and 2024 before this third try. On a candidate questionnaire, Hubbard identified rising costs and inflation as the top issue, calling for an end
NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is expected to arrive in North Georgia late Thursday, followed by a strong push of cold air on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow still looks likely in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, where some spots could pick up 5 to 9 inches. The latest European model also shows a few snow flurries possible in the northeast Georgia mountains Friday night, followed by a few chilly days before temperatures moderate.
The 2026 North Carolina high school boys basketball season is set to begin on Nov. 11. East Henderson, Hendersonville and Smoky Mountain enter 2026 as Western North Carolina's top teams after returning most of their top players. With the season beginning on Nov. 11, here are 16 WNC boys basketball players to watch this season. BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NCHSAA PLAYOFFS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Gabe Clark Andrews | Guard | Senior Clark had 16.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Levi Clark Andrews | Guard | Sophomore Clark averaged 12 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists. He shot 48% from the field and 38% from deep as a freshman. Jaylin Brewer East Henderson | Guard | Junior Brewer was named All-WNC First Team last season after averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists on 47% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. Lance Parker Franklin | Forward | Senior Parker averaged 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists, while shooting 48% from the field. Will Rauers Franklin | Guard | Senior Rauers is
North Carolina will receive more than $880 million in combined funds for Hurricane Helene recovery. The funds will be distributed across the state, including the 14th District, for building and bridge repairs, park restoration, debris removal, and highway and transportation system repairs. One set of federal funding totals more than...
The 2026 North Carolina high school girls basketball season is set to begin on Nov. 11. Avery County, Cherokee, Franklin and Hendersonville enter as four of Western North Carolina's best teams. With the season beginning on Nov. 11, here are 16 WNC girls basketball players to watch this season. NCHSAA FOOTBALL BOLD PREDICTIONS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Drea Cutshaw Andrews | Guard | Junior Cutshaw averaged 11.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.7 steals a season ago. Knox Davis Andrews | Guard | Junior Davis put up 16.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals while leading Andrews to the NCHSAA 1A West Regional Finals last season. Caroline Hollifield Avery County | Guard | Senior Hollifield averaged 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 4.4 steals. She shot 40% from the field and 29% from behind the 3-point line. Marley Jones Avery County | Forward | Senior Jones shot 45% from the field while averaging 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and two steals as a junior. Lilly Lossiah Cherokee | Guard | Junior Lossiah was one of the top shooters in North Carolina last season, shooting 55% from the field and 46% from deep.
Adam Miller has been renovating historic North Carolina homes for 15 years, and makes sure to bring them up to code to qualify for VA loans.
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Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin have until Dec. 31 to file under the old rule that lets the program pay for medical bills from before the application date. After that, the look-back shrinks to as little as one month. Anyone with an unpaid hospital, nursing home or doctor bill from […]
Buckeye brownies and red velvet treats helped a small-town bakery build a following. Then an unexpected invitation from a famous television chef gave the couple behind it a reason to celebrate. Their story began in a home kitchen, with recipes shared among friends and neighbors before the business grew into...
Starting your own comic convention is a pretty extreme way to prove you take comics seriously. One North Carolina shop did exactly that back in 1982, and the event is still going every summer. That sent me looking at the rest of the state’s comic shops a little differently.
CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the Currituck Sound Ferry transported over 14,000 vehicles and close to 45,000 passengers at no cost to vehicle owners in 2025, but that will soon change due to new toll rates. The Currituck Sound Ferry connects Knotts Island to mainland Currituck. The ferry […]
A fireball that streaked across the North Carolina sky at 47,000 mph Friday night was a small chunk of an asteroid , NASA confirmed . “Asteroids, sometimes called minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago,” according to the nation’s space agency. The piece was 2 inches in diameter and weighed 6 ounces, NASA said on social media late Friday. The meteor was first spotted 53 miles above Robbinsville , according to the agency. The town of nearly 600 residents is in Nantahala National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains 208 miles west of Charlotte . Several witnesses reported the fireball over southern Tennessee at 7:45 p.m., NASA said. Four NASA All Sky cameras in the region also detected the meteor. According to NASA, the meteor disintegrated 25 miles above East Ridge, Tenn., just southeast of Chattanooga. “This meteor was not part of the currently active Taurid meteor shower ,” NASA reported.
(Words and Photos by David Whealon) The roar of powerful engines, the scent of diesel fuel, and the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd came together once again for UPOC/ NTPA tractor pulling at the 2026 NC State Fair. The 50+ decade of the UPOC (United Pullers of the Carolinas) organization once again brought their traditional over 30+ year action-packed event back to “The Fair” that brings together competitors and fans for an exciting display of horsepower, determination, and mechanical skill.
Every gingerbread house in one famous holiday contest must be at least 75 percent gingerbread. The whole thing has to be edible, too, right down to the tiniest snowflake. I love that rule, because it turns a cookie into a full-on engineering project. That contest has been running since 1992....
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said Monday it will relaunch a scaled-down version of its Healthy Opportunities Pilot in early 2027, focused only on food insecurity, according to a department news release. The department said a $9 million investment from the General Assembly in the state...
Charlotte-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.
