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Duke Energy turbine equipment forces closure of US 158 in Caswell County

CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A piece of equipment owned by Duke Energy led officials to close U.S. Highway 158 in Caswell County until the beginning of December. According to Duke Energy, a third-party supplier was transporting a piece of turbine equipment to a Duke Energy construction site in Person County. The energy company is […]

Caswell County, NC · 3d

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Virginia’s Most Affordable City Has A Rock-Bottom Cost Of Living And Homes Around $150,000

Most cities in Virginia will take one look at your housing budget and laugh, but Danville will pull up a chair and ask how soon you can move in. Danville, Virginia is the kind of place that makes you recalibrate your assumptions about what’s possible, sitting quietly along the Dan River in the southern part of the state with home prices around $150,000 and a cost of living that makes the rest of Virginia look like it’s showing off.

Danville, VA · 3d
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Danville rescinds COLA restriction for retirees

Danville City Council rescinded an ordinance preventing cost of living adjustments for retirees, enabling a discussion to correct course for the next fiscal year. Thursday's unanimous vote rescinded and repealed the section of Danville City Code Section 32-75, passed in 2013, which prevented the city from even considering cost of living adjustments for the city's retirees, several dozen of whom stood witness to the action after having received no cost of living adjustment since 2008.

Danville, VA · 1d
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A pro-ICE sheriff, once investigated for racist slurs, is ousted in North Carolina

This story originally appeared in Bolts and is republished with permission. On Tuesday, a Black pastor who campaigned against racial profiling and eliminating the “good ol’ boy system” of policing ousted six-term North Carolina Sheriff Terry Johnson, an Alamance County Republican who has faced accusations of racism and illegal policing tactics throughout his time in office.

Alamance County, NC · 1d
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Newman will hold out for final count in razor thin sheriff race

In the unofficial Granville County Sheriff election results, incumbent Sheriff Robert Fountain scraped ahead of challenger Ed Newman, with a margin of 176 votes.

Granville County, NC · 3d

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PLAN Danville to host fall carnival at Riverfront Park

The City of Danville invites residents to enjoy a day of family fun while connecting with City departments and community partners at the annual PLAN Danville event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 100 Memorial Drive. This year’s event will feature a fall...

Danville, VA · 2d

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Page amends complaint against Berger, Rockingham County

RALEIGH — Former Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has filed an amended complaint in his federal lawsuit against the county and Commissioner Kevin Berger, expanding the original June filing with more specific pay details, additional allegations about Berger’s role and new claims about the county’s motives. The...

Rockingham County, NC · 3d

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 3d

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North Carolina A&T Marching Band Returns to Danville Christmas Parade

The Danville Riverview Rotary Club is proud to announce the return of the renowned North Carolina A&T Blue and Gold Marching Machine to the 2026 Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade, taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Danville. Known for their electrifying performances, precision marching, and...

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City of Danville Treasury Staff to Help Citizens Find Missing Money

The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing “another” unclaimed property money search event on Thursday, Nov. 12, face-to-face to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about. To date since 2019, this office has helped citizens to find over $1.25M in unclaimed funds.

Danville, VA · 2d

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Alamance County Elects First Black Sheriff, Ousting 24-Year Incumbent Johnson

Alamance County voters fired their sheriff of 24 years on Tuesday, handing the job to a local pastor and former detention officer who promised to pull back the county's role in federal immigration enforcement. Shannon L. Long, running as an unaffiliated candidate, defeated six-term Republican Sheriff Terry Johnson with 52.4% of the vote, becoming the county's first Black sheriff-elect.

Alamance County, NC · 3d

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Virginia DMV Launches Community-Developed Seat Belt Campaign in Danville, Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties

The stories and messages of residents in southwest Virginia are driving a new seat belt safety campaign from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Highway Safety Office and its community partners in Danville, Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties. The campaign puts real people behind the message to buckle up. Through...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Beyond Buc-ee's: Restaurants with Texas ties keep heading to NC

North Carolina is getting a taste of the Lone Star State. Texas-based Buc-ee’s, already building one store in the state, is now eyeing a second location along Interstate 95. The travel center could join Texas-inspired restaurants setting up shop in the Raleigh area. From a barbecue joint to a beloved burger chain, here are openings The News & Observer has covered this year: Buc-ee’s could build a second North Carolina travel center near I-95 and Halifax Road in Rocky Mount. Its first NC location is already under construction off I-85/40 in Alamance County, and there’s no official opening date. East of Texas , a Texas-style barbecue restaurant from owner Claire Calvin, opened at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus . The restaurant serves brisket, burnt ends, pork belly and housemade sausage. It’s an expansion of a Winston-Salem spot that opened in 2023. Shipley Donuts , founded in Houston in 1936, plans to open two Raleigh shops over the next two years, with the first expected in 2027. The chain is known for handcrafted doughnuts and savory kolaches stuffed with fillings like sausage and jalapeños. Whataburger opened its first Triangle locations : in Wake Forest at 489 Calvin Jones Highway and in Raleigh

North Carolina · 4d

Salisbury Post

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East Spencer announces town manager hire

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer has selected its next town manager following a months-long search. Brian Hart, who is currently assistant county manager and human services director […]

East Spencer, NC · 1d

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Alamance County's Growth Brings Political Change

Growth from the Triad and Triangle is bringing more people to Alamance County, boosting its economy and reshaping its population. Now, that growth is beginning to ma.

Alamance County, NC · 2d

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Election of two city council members opens up vacancies on Burlington, Mebane councils

One side effect of Tuesday’s “blue wave” is the creation of some vacant municipal offices as the election’s winners assume the state and county-level posts that they’ve secured. One of these imminent openings is a post on Burlington’s city council that currently belongs to newly-elected...

Burlington, NC · 3d

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Durham County Animal Shelter responds to photos showing deplorable conditions

The Animal Protection Society of Durham has responded to pictures posted on social media showing the shelter in deplorable condition and alleging poor care. The shelter confirmed with WRAL News that the pictures do not reflect what it looks like now following months of changes. WRAL News is not sharing those photos due to their graphic nature.

Durham County, NC · 2d

The Cool Down

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North Carolina needs over 12 inches of rain for drought relief, but only up to 1 inch is forecast

A Nov. 5 drought status report showed 8% of North Carolina in extreme drought, up from 2% in the Oct. 29 update.

North Carolina · 1d

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Ian Baltutis wins NC House District 63

Democratic candidate Ian Baltutis won the North Carolina House of Representatives seat District 63 against Republican opponent Ryan Moffitt, winning with 50.36% of the vote. District 63 includes Elon and parts of Burlington. The area encapsulates 87,116 citizens, according to Ballotpedia. Baltutis previously served as mayor of Burlington for three...

Burlington, NC · 4d