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October 29, 2024

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Democrat Supreme Court candidate hit with ethics complaint over ads

October 29, 2024

RALEIGH — An ethics complaint was filed this month over ads run by North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs. Riggs, appointed to the position by Gov. Roy Cooper, is seeking to retain the […]

Foxx disputes N&O story on road access for feuding neighbors

October 29, 2024

RALEIGH — A substantial portion of Rime Frost Road, an access point to N.C. 105 in Watauga County, was washed away following Hurricane Helene, preventing families from using their vehicles to leave by car and […]

Slack researcher discusses fear, loathing, excitement surrounding workplace AI

October 28, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO — Artificial intelligence’s recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should use the technology and whether a computer will eventually replace them. After conducting […]

Ariz., Mass. set to decide minimum wage for tipped workers

October 28, 2024

Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she’s going to make on a daily basis is […]

After Helene, Biltmore Estate plans Nov. 2 reopening

October 26, 2024

Biltmore Estate will soon reopen after being forced to close when floodwaters pushed by Hurricane Helene devasted the area. The popular tourist destination announced over the weekend that they plan to open and “celebrate the […]

NCAPCS has organized daily check-in calls for WNC school leaders and charter community members to get and give support, ask questions, and lean on each other DILLINGHAM: Charter community stays strong in the aftermath of Helene

October 26, 2024

Western North Carolina (WNC) is experiencing a generational tragedy. Amidst this tragedy, it is inspiring to see how the charter school community is coming together to support schools impacted by Hurricane Helene. There are 209 [...]
The site hopes to meet digital natives where they frequently advocate GoFundMe bets Meta partnership, new tools can unlock Gen Z giving

October 26, 2024

NEW YORK — New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater to younger generations. The crowdfunding site hopes to meet digital natives in the online [...]
The law requires that health regulators to sign off before expanded health care services can be offered to the public NC Fast Facts: NC Supreme Court orders medical certification lawsuit be reheard

October 26, 2024

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s highest court ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the constitutionality of a state law that requires health regulators to sign off before expanded health care services can be offered [...]
She’s still the awkward, empty, incoherent mess she was when she ran for president in 2019 SHAPIRO: The brat energy is gone

October 26, 2024

When Kamala Harris first jumped into the 2024 race, the joy was palpable. Every major Democrat leapt to celebrate. The legacy media uncorked the Champagne. Rank-and-file Democratic voters had a pep in their step. After [...]
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan gave remarks NC Chamber holds Ag Allies conference

October 26, 2024

RALEIGH — Inflation and regulatory challenges were recurring themes at the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Allies 2024 conference earlier this month. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture announced in 2023 that the state’s [...]

Court order legalizes high school NIL in NC

October 26, 2024

North Carolina’s high school athletes can now profit off their name, image and likeness after an order requiring the State Board of Education to adopt the proposed permanent rules for NIL was signed into effect […]

Will US convenience stores find secret to selling better food?

October 26, 2024

NEW YORK — From 7-Eleven to regional chains like QuikTrip, the operators of c-stores, as they’re known in the trade, are looking overseas for grab-and-go inspiration, adding sit-down seating at some locations, expanding their coffee […]

DILLINGHAM: Charter community stays strong in the aftermath of Helene

October 26, 2024

Western North Carolina (WNC) is experiencing a generational tragedy. Amidst this tragedy, it is inspiring to see how the charter school community is coming together to support schools impacted by Hurricane Helene. There are 209 […]

What it was, was football: Week 8

October 25, 2024

North Carolina teams had another losing week, although Duke became the first FBS team in the state to reach bowl eligibility. Meanwhile, St. Andrews may have dropped its best chance of getting a win this […]

East Carolina fires coach Houston

October 24, 2024

Mike Houston became the first FBS coach to be fired during the 2024 season. On Sunday morning, East Carolina announced it had fired the coach after five seasons Athletic director Jon Gilbert made the announcement […]

North Carolina looks to find the right recipe

October 23, 2024

Entering year four under coach Hubert Davis, North Carolina garnered attention in numerous discussions this offseason regarding their incoming recruiting class, their deep arsenal of veteran and rookie guards and also, their lack of what […]

Hurricanes rally, Aho’s OT goal give Carolina win in Edmonton

October 23, 2024

EDMONTON, Alberta — Sebastian Aho scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Aho blasted a one-timer past […]

Second-period flurry leads Blues past Hurricanes

October 19, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Kasperi Kapanen snapped a tie 4:26 into the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night. Mathieu Joseph and Jake Neighbours each had a goal […]

Larson dominates at The Roval

October 19, 2024

CONCORD — Kyle Larson raced to his Cup Series-high sixth victory of the season Sunday to easily advance to the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs, winning on The Roval — the hybrid road course/oval at […]

The Word: Wherever you go

October 23, 2024

CAPTION: “Christ Carrying the Cross” by El Greco (c. 1580) is a painting in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (Public Domain) By Charles Naylor One day as Jesus […]

Famous birthdays this week: Oct. 17-23

October 18, 2024

These celebrities have birthdays this week. Oct. 17 Singer Gary Puckett is 82. Actor-musician Michael McKean is 77. Actor George Wendt is 76. Country singer Alan Jackson is 66. Animator-filmmaker Mike Judge is 62. Musician […]

Diversity, quality highlight State Fair food offerings

October 17, 2024

When people think of state fair food, they’re likely to ask, “What are they going to try to deep fry this year?” However, the 2024 North Carolina State Fair, which opens this week at the […]

Tim Heidecker offers soulful introspection in ambitious ‘Slipping Away’

October 17, 2024

Tim Heidecker’s “acquired taste” comedy style splashed onto the scene in the early 2000s with the Abbott to his Costello, Eric Wareheim, when “Tom Goes to the Mayor” followed by 2007’s “Tim and Eric: Awesome […]

The Word: My daddy won’t let you

October 17, 2024

A little boy was walking along a road one day when he met two larger boys. They sought to have some fun with the little boy by teasing him. One began to frighten him by […]

Mirren tells story of evil, hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’

October 13, 2024

It’s never a bad time for stories celebrating acts of kindness, but the current news cycle makes it ever so more appreciated. In the new film “White Bird,” in theaters now, the act is quite […]

LAZENBY: Campus controversies: Getting to basic

October 25, 2024

UNC’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership’s goal to teach critical thinking and free expression seems quaint, even charming, given today’s campus sensibilities. In the words of a fondly remembered editor in Atlanta, “It’s […]

BARONE: Are minorities voting increasingly like majority groups?

October 25, 2024

Not everything significant politically is happening just in the target states. “Never seen anything like this in 30 years,” said California Republican consultant Mike Madrid in an X post, referencing the sharp increase in Republican […]

MATTHEWS: Counting blessings

October 24, 2024

Two years ago this month, my family’s lives were changed forever when my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. She had been displaying what we now know to be symptoms of the disease for well […]

HILL: Mind your own business ― the real motto for America

October 24, 2024

The first American coins did not have “In God We Trust” emblazoned on them. The current American motto was not adopted by Congress and minted on coins until 1956. Our founders thought the essence of […]

HUDSON: Neighbors helping neighbors

October 19, 2024

It breaks my heart to see the devastation brought to our beautiful state and all those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The damage is unbelievably catastrophic and communities across western North Carolina face a long road […]

WASHINGTON: The foundations of the American Democratic Republic

October 19, 2024

The citizens of America, placed in the most enviable condition, as the sole lords and proprietors of a vast tract of Continent are now acknowledged to be possessed of absolute freedom and Independency. They are […]

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