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Raleigh News & Observer

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NC GOP to hold lame duck session before they lose control. Why Democrats urge caution

The North Carolina General Assembly is coming back for a post-election lame duck session next week. But what they’ll do, if anything, is still being decided. Democratic lawmakers, who benefited from the national blue tsunami on election night, would rather not see any action. But Republicans still control both the House and Senate, so they get to set the schedule until the end of the year. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said Thursday he remains “unconvinced that it’s necessary.” Stein has had preliminary discussions about the session, but doesn’t have any clarity on what they could take up yet, he said. “If (legislators) come in, we need to make sure that we’re investing in things that are going to make a difference in people’s lives. We have to make sure that we are supporting law enforcement. We have to make sure we’re strengthening the economy. We have to continue investing in Western North Carolina,” Stein told The News & Observer as he spoke to reporters after an unrelated event at the Executive Mansion. “So we’re having these preliminary conversations with (Republicans). The fact that it’s unclear what they’re going to be working on tells you that this may not be the

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Raleigh News & Observer

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PBS North Carolina announces merger to strengthen statewide programming

Public media organizations PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have announced a merger to preserve statewide educational media. The agreement between the Raleigh and Charlotte-based organizations will allow for public service programming in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region to reach a statewide audience following approval by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the press release . “WTVI has been a trusted presence in living rooms across the Charlotte region, and I have deep respect for what the station has meant to its viewers, members and to the community,” David Crabtree, PBS North Carolina’s chief executive officer and general manager, said in the release. “Bringing WTVI into the PBS NC family means that everything WTVI has built now has a statewide stage.”

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WCNC

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NC State's chancellor speaks out on fraternity hazing allegations

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Raleigh News & Observer

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When NC faced one of its worst budget crises - Today in Triangle History

A daily look at some of The News & Observer’s headlines on Nov. 12 in past years. On this day in 2001 , The News & Observer published a story about North Carolina’s state government finding ways to be extra frugal as it faced its worst budget crisis in decades. Workers were feeling the 4% budget cuts at state agencies that then-Gov. Mike Easley ordered, with some exceptions for Medicaid, prison guards, classroom instruction and public safety. The economy was also experiencing ripple effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Earlier in the year, Easley instituted a hiring freeze. There were also looming layoffs expected at the Department of Public Instruction, which had dropped to 476 employees from 1,200 the decade prior. Visitors at the North Carolina Zoo felt the budget constraints, too, when the zoo in Asheboro launched its winter schedule in September, closing an hour earlier than originally scheduled. Budget cuts were made in state prisons too, where some inmates were fed bread without margarine and less meat. Army Nurse Corps recognized at Veterans Day parade Also in 2001, a group of retired Army Nurse Corps members who served in World War II were recognized in Fayetteville’s Veterans

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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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sandhillssentinel.com

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Woodlawn Cemetery restoration continues with new memorial markers

Preservation efforts at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery in West Southern Pines continue as local veterans and business owners are working to honor those buried at the historic site, including individuals whose identities remain unknown. According to the Southern Pines Land & Housing Trust, Morris Goins and Russell Jackson of Goins Gifts,...

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theassemblync.com

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Longtime N.C. Higher Ed Leader is Back to Lead RTP

Jonathan Pruitt is no stranger to North Carolina’s research ecosystem. After beginning his career in the Kentucky governor’s office and Council on Postsecondary Education, Pruitt spent more than 15 years working in the UNC System. He held senior leadership positions in finance and operations, including stints as vice chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill and chief operating officer for the system. Four years ago, he left the latter role for the University of Texas System, where he oversaw finance, real estate, and business operations for 13 public universities.

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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,...

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Raleigh News & Observer

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

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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

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12 North Carolina Restaurants That Know How To Make Biscuits And Gravy Right

One Asheville spot serves cathead biscuits, a name that comes from biscuits roughly as big as a cat’s head. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then I learned the same place lets you pick a gravy the way other cafes let you pick a muffin. Another kitchen in Charlotte never closes, so sausage gravy is on the table at 3 AM if you want it.

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FOX8 News

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1-4 inches of snow expected in North Carolina mountains on Friday

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Two cold fronts are crossing the Piedmont today. The first is bringing showers to the early morning commute, and the second will usher in breezy, cool weather for the rest of the day. Winds will increase today, reaching 10-15 mph with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Most of the day, we […]

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Queen City News

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A month late, but worth the wait: Western NC’s trout stocking season finally starts

The lingering effects of Hurricane Helene in 2024 and ongoing renovation efforts have left the state's largest hatcheries short of supply or not operational.

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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.

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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 · 2d

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...

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Raleigh News & Observer

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NC shoppers were cheated in rent-to-own deals at 3 popular big-box stores, AG says

North Carolinians will get millions in restitution and lease forgiveness as part of a settlement over deceptive rent-to-own practices. The $183.5 settlement with Acima Digital and its parent company was reached by a group of attorneys general of 43 states. Acima Digital partners with major retailers such as Best Buy, Rooms To Go and Ashley Furniture to offer rent-to-own options for people buying furniture, electronics and appliances. If approved by the court, the settlement will bring over $1.66 million in restitution to more than 6,200 North Carolinians. More than 3,300 people in the state will get a total of around $4.24 million in lease forgiveness. If you are eligible for part of this settlement money, you’ll be contacted by the settlement administrator or Acima; you don’t need to take any action. “Acima tricked North Carolinians into rent-to-own agreements with unfair, unexpected terms that left them with higher costs,” Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a news release . “This settlement means they can’t do this to anyone else, and it brings money back to thousands of North Carolinians who were deceived by Acima.” What Acima did, according to the AG Acima allows shoppers to rent major purchases by making auto-renewing

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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.

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WITN

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State receives $216M in rural healthcare grants

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina was awarded $216 million toward rural healthcare. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded funding to expand the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The program was designed to improve healthcare and maintain services in rural areas. A news release says the...

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