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Several Inches of Snow Possible for Boone, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and the Smokies Friday Into Saturday as Strong Cold Front Arrives

BOONE, N.C. — Snow lovers in the North Carolina mountains are in for a treat later this week. A strong cold front will sweep through the state Thursday into Friday, bringing the coldest air of the season statewide. Behind the front, gusty northwest winds will set up a classic northwest flow snow event across the higher elevations. Accumulating snow is expected mainly above 2,500 feet, with the best totals above 3,500 feet.

Boone, NC · 20h

Country Herald

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North Carolina Thanksgiving Travel: Storm Risk Nov. 18–24

Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro travelers could face rain and slick roads ahead of Thanksgiving.

North Carolina · 18h

Raleigh News & Observer

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‘Blue wave,' Virginia Foxx election: What News & Observer readers talked about Nov. 2-8

Election week dominated the conversation at newsobserver.com. From a longtime Republican congresswoman hanging on by fewer than 100 votes to Democrats flipping the state House after 16 years, readers were talking online Nov. 2-8. Here are the five stories that had News & Observer readers talking last week, and where you can jump in. Virginia Foxx’s razor-thin loss Rep. Virginia Foxx, the 83-year-old Banner Elk Republican who chairs the powerful House Rules Committee, lost her reelection bid to Democrat Chuck Hubbard — but barely. With all precincts reporting in the 5th Congressional District, Hubbard led 48.7% to 48.66%, close enough for Foxx to call for a recount. »» Read the story, see the comments Is a blue wave sweeping NC’s congressional races? Heading into Election Day, politics reporter Danielle Battaglia broke down how President Donald Trump’s low approval ratings and shifting Cook Political Report ratings were putting Republican-drawn maps to the test. Districts once rated “solid Republican” — including those of Richard Hudson, Brad Knott and Foxx — had slid toward “likely Republican” or worse. Hudson and Knott lost their reelection races. »» Read the story, see the comments Meet NC’s new members of Congress With Republican incumbents Richard Hudson,

North Carolina · 1d

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Meet the Freshmen Headed to the N.C. General Assembly

When the North Carolina General Assembly convenes next year, there will be at least 33 new faces among the 170 legislators who will propose, draft, and vote on state policies. Riding the massive blue wave of last Tuesday’s midterm election, 24 of the newcomers are Democrats. Their success in House races, where many overtook Republican incumbents, helped their party secure a majority in the chamber for the first time since 2010. In the Senate, Democrats picked up four seats to bring the chamber’s split to a likely 26-24 Republican advantage.

North Carolina · 1d
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North Carolina Reviews Delayed Deputy Appointment Notice in Granville County

North Carolina’s Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission received notice of Joseph Costa’s Granville County appointment nearly two years after he took the oath in June 2024, the Raleigh News & Observer reported. The notice followed a court filing by prosecutor Mike Waters that raised questions about Costa’s departure from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. Costa remains certified while the commission investigates; no outcome has been announced.

Granville County, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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Smith moves ahead of Murphy in close 3rd District race

Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. has moved ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in the race to represent North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.

North Carolina · 10h

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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 · 8h

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Freezing temperatures, snow at higher elevations coming to western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The coldest air of the season and the first accumulating snow at higher elevations are expected by the end of this week. A powerful cold front will plow through western North Carolina, with temperatures starting to drop Thursday, bottoming out around freezing by Friday morning.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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North Carolina DMV wait times drop 94% since last year

The average wait time at North Carolina DMV driver's license offices dropped to just under 12 minutes in October. Governor Josh Stein says that's a 94% reduction from April of last year, when people were waiting considerably longer for service. The improvement follows efforts to hire more employees, expand online services and make DMV offices more efficient.

North Carolina · 1d

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Attorney General Sues Driving Instructor Accused Of Defrauding New Drivers And Their Families

RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing a Charlotte-area driving instruction business NC Virtual Drivers Ed, LLC and its owner Courtney Elizabeth Brazil, alleging that the defendants charged new drivers and their families for instructions they never provided, misled customers, and refused to give them refunds. “Young people...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

UPI News

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Daughter helps N.C. man pick $100,000-winning Powerball numbers

A North Carolina man scored a $100,000 lottery prize using a set of Powerball numbers that his daughter helped him choose.

Wendell, NC · 4h

WLOS.com

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Families struggle with rising grocery costs, elected leaders outline plans to lower prices

WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — For families across western North Carolina, the rising cost of groceries is becoming harder to manage, with some spending as much as $1,000 a month just to keep food on the table. The strain is showing up at food banks across the region. MANNA FoodBank...

Woodfin, NC · 23h

newsfromthestates.com

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Meet North Carolina’s US House members for the 120th Congress

Updated Nov. 11 to reflect the additional Democratic win in the 3rd Congressional District after provisional ballots were counted Nov. 10. After a blue tsunami swept the state during the 2026 midterm elections, North Carolina appears to be sending 11 Democrats and three Republicans to Washington in January. In unofficial...

North Carolina · 1d

Tabby's Pantry

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Six Fast Food Chains Went Up Against Each Other in One State, and Locals Already Have Favorites

North Carolina’s fast-food landscape is getting more crowded as Whataburger, Del Taco, Smashburger and Raising Cane’s expand alongside homegrown favorites Bojangles and Cook Out. The story is less about proven winners and more about a high-stakes battle for attention, convenience and repeat visits.

North Carolina · 6h

Charlotte Observer

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Tuesday's basketball rewind: No. 1 Queen's Grant starts to shake off some rust

Queen’s Grant, the reigning N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A state champion, has had a rough start to the season. The Stallions (2-2), ranked No. 1 in The Observer’s preseason Sweet 16 poll , lost to private school 3A state power Concord Academy last week on a buzzer-beater. Concord Academy is No. 3 in The Sweet 16. Not 24 hours later, they lost in overtime, 69-63, to private school 4A state champ Forsyth Country Day (Forsyth lost, 60-47, to Concord Academy Tuesday). Tuesday night at home, the Stallions played their second game in their brand new gymnasium and beat Carmel Christian, 71-59. Queen’s Grant — which lost 6-8 big man Mekhi Allen, a four-star recruit, to Faith Family (TX) in the offseason — got 28 points from 6-9 junior Chase Smith, plus 11 from Cannon DeBerry and 10 from point guard Preston Scott. Carmel’s Jermier Nelson, who had a school-record 51 points over the weekend, had 30. In his first three games, Nelson is averaging 38 points per game. Yes, it’s early, but that’s No. 1 in America. — In other boys’ featured games, No. 2 Ambassador Christian beat Caldwell Academy 89-74 behind 37 points from RJ Moore. As mentioned,

North Carolina · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Missing NC juvenile found safe after multi-state search; suspect charged

A missing North Carolina juvenile was found safe in Tennessee Tuesday after a multi-agency search led to the arrest of a man who was reportedly traveling with two firearms.

Denver, NC · 4h

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8 North Carolina Paper Craft Shops Where Just Looking Wrecks Your Scrapbooking Budget

You walk in for one sheet of cardstock and walk out with a bag full of stickers, stamps, and pretty paper you never planned to buy. That is the risk at the paper craft shops on this list, and every one of them is right here in North Carolina. From...

North Carolina · 2d

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North Carolina Has A Reindeer Farm Where You Hand-Feed The Herd Before Christmas

Some holiday traditions involve a crowded mall and a long line for a photo. Others involve a mountain road, a guide who knows every animal by name, and a hungry goat waiting for a treat from your open hand. High in the North Carolina mountains near Banner Elk, a working...

Banner Elk, NC · 21h

Charlotte Observer

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Popular Costco-brand food item recalled at NC stores, could contain chemicals

Cans of whipped topping sold at Costco stores in North Carolina are being recalled over possible contamination. Shoppers are warned not to eat Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream because it could contain “a small amount of a cleaning chemical,” according to a notice sent to members on Nov. 7. The affected 15 oz. cans were sold in a 8CT/3PK case pack with item code AC50. Customers should also check for the following: Costco item #: 1777000 Lot: 04/02/2027 (Best If Used By APR/02/27) Time stamp on affected cans: 00:35 – 02:45 Manufacturer Alamance Foods issued the recall “out of an abundance of caution.” The whipped cream was sold across a dozen states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. “Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported,” the company said. Customers are advised to stop using the affected product and return it to Costco for a full refund. Other food recalls The whipped topping is the latest in a long list of grocery items that have been recalled in North Carolina. Most recently, select varieties of Brad’s Plant Based Crunch Kale Chips were pulled from shelves

North Carolina · 1h

Charlotte Observer

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Another NC congressional race just dipped into recount territory north of Charlotte

Another North Carolina Congressional race could be headed to a recount. Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan, who represents North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, leads his Democratic challenger Ashley Bell by 2,485 votes as of Wednesday morning after new provisional ballots were counted. The district includes parts of Lincoln, Catawba, Iredell, Yadkin and Forsyth counties. That drops Harrigan’s lead to just 0.84 percentage points, within the margin for a recount under state law. County boards of election are scheduled to meet Friday morning for their canvass meetings. Once county boards meet, a losing candidate in a non-statewide race can demand a recount if the margin in the race “is 1% or less of the total votes cast in the contest,” according to the State Board of Elections. Bell alluded to the possibility of a recount in a thank you email to supporters Sunday. “I do think it is likely that once provisional ballots are counted we will move into recount availability,” she wrote at the time. “With that said, we will keep monitoring the situation. We won’t know the final count for several more days. If we do make it into recount territory, we will consider options at that time.” In

North Carolina · 6h