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Groups call on NC county to reject rezoning for Duke Energy project

On Monday, the Davidson County Planning Board will decide whether to rezone hundreds of acres along the Yadkin River for a new Duke Energy project. Opponents contend it will harm surrounding communities and the environment. A Duke Energy subsidiary wants to build its Davie-Davidson Energy Complex along the Yadkin River, which requires major infrastructure and rezoning approvals. Davie County officials certified two proposed methane power plants as public utilities, allowing Duke Energy to build on land zoned residential and agricultural. The decision was made without a public hearing or special use permit. Davidson County officials voted in favor of rezoning land for a liquid natural gas storage facility for heavy industrial use. A final vote is scheduled for Monday. Nicole Eastman, Yadkin Riverkeeper, argued the facility isn't a public utility and said such a project should only be built in areas zoned for heavy industrial use. "It really doesn't make sense for two massive power plants that would draw a lot of water from the Yadkin River, and also would be discharging back into the river and contributing to air pollution," Eastman stressed. If approved, it would be the largest liquefied natural gas storage facility in the corporation’s history. The

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Catawba County to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Catawba County residents can clean out their basements, garages, and attics and bring their hazardous waste to Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event, which takes place Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LP Frans Stadium. The stadium is located at 2500 Clement Blvd NW in Hickory.

Catawba County, NC · 2d

The Robesonian

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LGC formally begins process to evaluate Rowland finances

RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission (LGC) voted Tuesday to begin a formal process to determine whether the town of Rowland can be

Rowland, NC · 3d

The Avery Journal-Times

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Avery County unemployment falls to 2.6 percent

RALEIGH — Avery County’s unemployment rate fell to 2.6 percent in September, placing it among the lowest in North Carolina, according to figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s not seasonally adjusted rate decreased 0.4 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate of 3.0 percent and was down 0.8 of a percentage point from September 2025, when it stood at 3.4 percent. Of the 8,086 people in Avery County’s labor force, 208 were unemployed. Avery ranked fifth statewide, tied at 2.6 percent with Ashe, Henderson, Jackson, Stanly, Watauga and Yancey counties. Only Currituck County at 2.3 percent and Camden and Swain counties at 2.5 percent each had lower rates. Statewide, unemployment rates decreased in all 100 counties over the month and over the year, and every county was below 5 percent. Edgecombe County had the highest rate at 4.7 percent, while the not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.1 percent. Avery County’s rate was 0.5 of a percentage point below the statewide figure. Avery County’s rate compared favorably with those of its North Carolina neighbors. Watauga and Yancey counties matched Avery at 2.6 percent. Burke County stood at 2.9 percent, Caldwell and Mitchell counties each at

Avery County, NC · 2d

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Farm City Banquet And Holiday Market On Nov. 17

Hickory – The Catawba County Farm City Banquet will be on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the new Catawba County Government Center-Hickory Campus. This year’s theme is Celebrating the Women in Agriculture of Catawba County. We will recognize the contributions of local women in agriculture. The...

Catawba County, NC · 2d

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New businesses announced for The Village at North Elm in Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Danny Rogers defeats Phil Byrd in Guilford County Sheriff's race | 2026 Election Results

Danny Rogers has won re-election as Guilford County sheriff, defeating Republican challenger Phil Byrd in the 2026 general election. Rogers, a Democrat, has served as sheriff since being elected in 2018. His victory gives him another term leading the Guilford County Sheriff's Office, which oversees law enforcement and detention operations across the county.

Guilford County, NC · 3d

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Greensboro eliminates 10 city positions

A review of the city of Greensboro's staffing and operations identified 10 jobs across several departments that will be eliminated in January in order to cut costs. In a meeting last month, officials announced they were working to identify potential cuts following the city’s placement on a state financial watchlist.

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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The North Carolina Women’s College That Has Been Teaching Since Before America Had A President

In 1772, there was no President of the United States, no Constitution, and no country by that name at all. Yet in a small Moravian town in the North Carolina Piedmont, a school for girls and young women was already holding classes. That school never stopped. Today it is known...

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

WFMY NEWS2

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NC fuel check complaints against gas stations

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LEVEL

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After a Racist Chant, Davidson County Must Face its School Segregation

What was said: “Attention, everybody! Make noise if you hate n******! “

Thomasville, NC · 3d

FOX8 News

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Randolph County historian preserves piece of local history

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A local historian is working to preserve and tell the history of the Poor House in Randolph County. The original property was more than 200 acres. Today, it is about one acre off Caraway Mountain Road and is the final resting place of more than 400 people who lived at the […]

Randolph County, NC · 17h

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From Pittsboro’s dance floor to Hawaii: Savannah Fox says farewell to MOSAIC

Pittsboro, NC – Savannah Fox, whose work at MOSAIC at Chatham Park helped turn concert nights into gatherings for grandparents, parents and children, is preparing to move to Hawaii, leaving behind community friendships and a holiday celebration that will carry her musical touch after she leaves North Carolina. In...

Pittsboro, NC · 17h

FOX8 News

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NC A&T State University voting site delivers for Chuck Hubbard in District 5 race, students empower youth voters

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro University students emphasize the power of the youth vote as the NC District 5 race continues. Long-time incumbent Virginia Foxx is trailing behind opponent, Democrat Chuck Hubbard, by 99 votes. Precinct G68, also known as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Frye Hall, was one of the last precincts […]

Greensboro, NC · 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 · 2d

FOX8 News

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Late engineer of original Greensboro Coliseum honored at ceremony

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The Greensboro Complex hosted a dedication ceremony to honor the late Robert “Bob” Kennerly with a commemorative plaque, which was added to the Sullivan Family Fountain on Thursday morning. Kennerly supervised construction of the original Greensboro Coliseum before it opened in 1959. He also served as structural engineer for every major […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions take effect in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions took effect in Greensboro on Tuesday. Greensboro is under stage two mandatory water restrictions because of the ongoing drought conditions, which are taking a significant toll on the city’s water supply. People along the trail at Lake Townsend said that seeing how low the water levels […]

Greensboro, NC · 3d

FOX8 News

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Live Election Results: Sam Page defeats Steve Luking to replace Phil Berger as NC’s District 26 state senator

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the most watched North Carolina state Senate races was decided in the Piedmont Triad in favor of Sam Page on Tuesday night. Two nominees vied for the District 26 seat: Democrat Steve Luking, a doctor, and Republican Sam Page, the former sheriff of Rockingham County, after Page defeated […]

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FOX8 News

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Holiday Market arrives at Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center this weekend

(WGHP) — The holiday season has arrived in the Piedmont Triad! This weekend, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex is kicking off this festive time of year with a Holiday Market at the Special Events Center, located at 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard. “It’s just a wonderful event with so many things for gift-giving, for decorating, for […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Billy Parker Wins Rockingham County Sheriff’s Race | 2026 Election Results

Republican Billy Parker has won the race for Rockingham County sheriff, defeating Democrat Franklin Moore and unaffiliated candidate Ryan Young, according to North Carolina State Board of Elections results. Parker, who has served as interim sheriff since August, takes over the position following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Sam Page,...

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