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Charlotte Observer

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4-inches of snow, 50 mph gusts, 15-degree lows forecast in parts of NC mountains

The impact of a cold front on North Carolina’s higher elevations continues to worsen, with forecasters calling for more snow, lower temperatures and more powerful wind gusts. Forecasters initially expected “the season’s first snow” would be no more than an inch along the NC-Tennessee state line, but it’s now suspected up to 4 inches could fall in areas like northern Swain County. “If moisture ends up lingering longer over these areas, they can expect an uptick in snow amounts,” the National Weather Service says. The bigger concern will be the bitter cold and wind gusts starting Thursday night, forecasters say. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible along ridge tops Friday and Saturday, resulting in very cold wind chills when “parts of the mountains will drop into the 12 to 20F degree range,” the NWS says. Temperatures could feel as low as 10 degrees west of Boone, making frostbite and hypothermia possible for those who venture out with exposed skin, forecasters say. “Highs from Friday through early next week are also expected to remain below normal for mid-November,” NWS forecasters say. The cold front will stretch from one end of the state to the other on Sunday, with lows

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WSPA 7News

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Cold Temps Arrive

After a breezy evening, the wind in the Upstate should come down a bit overnight, with lows in the upper 30s under a mostly clear sky. Rain/snow showers will be possible in the northern mountains with lows in the mid 30s. The potential for a few snow showers in NC’s northern mountains is still there […]

North Carolina · 15h

unearththevoyage.com

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7 North Carolina Dairy Farms Where You Buy Fresh Milk or Cheese Right Past the Barn Door

Some of the best food in North Carolina is sold in small shops sitting just steps from where the cows and goats spend their day. You pull up a gravel drive, smell fresh hay, and walk out with a cold bottle of milk or a wedge of cheese made only a few yards away.

North Carolina · 2d
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qnotescarolinas.com

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‘The Q’ goes beyond remembrance to celebrate transgender lives and voices

Every November, people gather to remember members of the transgender community whose lives were taken by violence. Their names are read aloud, candles are lit and vigils offer space to mourn those who should still be here. But when November 20 passes and the candles burn out, the challenges facing...

Charlotte, NC · 20h
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The Johnstonian News

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Pace Family Farms owner earns statewide recognition

Johnston County Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis placed third in North Carolina’s Farmer of the Year competition for her work at Pace Family Farms.

Johnston County, NC · 2d

thenerdstash.com

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North Carolina Dad Says Southwest Wrecked His Twins’ Stroller, Then Refused to Make It Right: ‘We’re Not Responsible for Damages, Just Loss’

A man in North Carolina loaded his children’s stroller onto a flight with Southwest Airlines. He and his family were to travel to Oregon. Upon landing, he found that the stroller was broken, and he accused Southwest of being responsible and of being unable to take responsibility. Jason Piquette,...

North Carolina · 2d

theassemblync.com

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State Regulators Vow to Hold Chemours Accountable for PFAS Contamination

North Carolina environmental regulators this week sent a scathing critique to Chemours, which is responsible for contaminating at least 10 counties with toxic “forever chemicals,” arguing that the company’s cleanup proposal violates the terms of a consent order. The state Department of Environmental Quality detailed multiple inadequacies...

North Carolina · 22h

positivebloom.com

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The Right Way to Layer Your North Carolina Compost Pile Before Winter

A well-built compost heap can heat up to 140 degrees or more inside, even while frost sparkles on the outside. That warmth comes from billions of tiny microbes eating, breathing, and multiplying in the dark. One thing I love about this hobby is how little effort it takes once the...

North Carolina · 10h

WLOS.com

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New Medicaid requirements set for 2027 raise concerns amid rising insurance costs

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New Medicaid requirements are approaching, raising concerns about how changes to healthcare coverage could affect patients across western North Carolina. For many families, the cost of health insurance is already becoming difficult to manage. "We've seen folks who went from paying $150 last year, their...

Asheville, NC · 16h

Smoky Mountain News

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Counties adapt to concerning SNAP error rate changes

Editor’s note: An article in last week’s The Smoky Mountain News titled “ What $144 million looks like” examined how President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill impacted SNAP and Medicaid recipients. This week, SMN examines how the legislation impacts county governments in Western North Carolina.

North Carolina · 1d

roanoke-chowannewsherald.com

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ECU Health receives national award for lifestyle medicine

GREENVILLE - The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has named ECU Health the recipient of the 2026 Special Recognition Award for Health System Innovation. The award recognizes organizations that are advancing the practice of lifestyle medicine through visionary leadership, innovation and a commitment to transforming health care delivery. “In...

Greenville, NC · 1d

WRAL

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NC State Fair made $3.1M off food sales after new vendor fee imposed

Some vendors say the North Carolina State Fair played unfair this year in taking 15 percent of their sales after tax. The state fair tripled its revenue from food sales as compared with last year. In 2028, these fairgrounds will be 100 years old and the fair director says they’ll...

North Carolina · 15h

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC voters passed new income tax cap and property tax limit. When changes will come

Fiscal conservatives had two wins on Election Night in North Carolina: both constitutional amendments limiting taxes were approved by voters. Though Democrats swept many races across the nation and the state, the two tax amendments proposed by Republicans received significant voter approval. As soon as election results are certified, the amendments are official. One of them is specific, the other is vague. Both will impact how much money you owe the government every year. Income tax cap Voters approved a new amendment to the state constitution that caps the state income tax rate at 3.5%. The income tax rate for 2026 is 3.99%. It was already scheduled to drop to 3.49% in 2027, which was part of the state budget agreement between Republican leaders of the General Assembly and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein this past summer. So your new tax rate, come January, already will be 3.49% because of the budget bill. Control of the state House flipped from Republican to Democrat in the election, while Senate Republicans maintain a slim majority, according to unofficial results. If newly elected lawmakers, plus those who were just reelected, want to increase income taxes next year, they have to

North Carolina · 3h

wcti12.com

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Eddie Smith honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine for lifelong NC impact

Pitt County, NC — Governor Josh Stein visited Grady-White Boats in Greenville on Tuesday, November 10 and inducted owner Eddie Smith into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, recognizing his contributions to North Carolina and the boating industry. Smith took over a struggling boat manufacturer in 1968 and...

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Windy and warm Thursday, but cold air will quickly rush in

Thursday: A band of light rain is pushing across the Piedmont this morning, but will move out quickly. More clouds through the first half of the day with clouds clearing in the second half. Snow showers likely later today and Friday in the mountains, but accumulation will mainly be for...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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‘Pigs can fly': How NC Democrats notched victories in red, rural areas | Opinion

Last week, Lynne Russo achieved what many people had told her was impossible: flipping a deep red district in western North Carolina . Russo, a Democrat, won her race in North Carolina House District 117 with more than 50% of the vote, after running a campaign primarily focused on the cost of living and Hurricane Helene recovery. When Russo first decided to run for office, her Henderson County district wasn’t expected to be competitive. A Republican won it by more than 15 points in 2024, and it’s been decades since any Democrat represented the county in Raleigh. Russo said people reminded her of that nearly every day. “People constantly told me this seat is unflippable,” Russo said. “People that I was certain should have given me money or should have believed in my campaign didn’t. It took some inner fortitude to hear that and keep going.” But Russo always believed that if she worked hard enough, she could win. She sold her condo to cover her living expenses so she could run for office full-time, and she estimates she spent around 16 hours a day working on her campaign. She knocked doors, hosted events, held “coffee talks” with constituents, sent

North Carolina · 2d

publicradioeast.org

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North Carolina Book Awards winners are announced

The 2026 North Carolina Book Award recipients have been announced. The fiction prize is going to Joshua Trent Brown for his debut novel "The Walls Are Closing In On Us." The nonfiction category winner is Judkin Browning for “Deserter Declarations: Letters from North Carolinians Who Abandoned Their Confederate Units.” Browning is a professor of military history at Appalachian State University.

North Carolina · 21h

dogbreedpro.com

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15 Dog-Owner Routines That Change When Moving From Charlotte Or Raleigh To Rural North Carolina

Moving from Charlotte or Raleigh to rural North Carolina gives your dog a whole new world to sniff. It also changes familiar habits, from quick potty breaks to trips for veterinary care. Country life can be wonderful for dogs, but open space still needs boundaries and planning. A few steady...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Ballotpedia News

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Democrats gained a majority in the general election for the North Carolina House of Representatives on Nov. 3

Democrats gained a majority in the North Carolina House of Representatives in the general election on November 3, 2026. All 120 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 71–47 majority. Republicans needed to gain at least one seat in addition to the 71 they already held in order to gain a veto-proof majority. Democrats needed to gain at least 14 seats on top of the 47 they already held in order to win a majority. Democrats last held a majority in 2010.

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