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Elon Poll: Cooper leading Whatley by 13 points in US Senate race in NC

Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley 51%-34% among female voters, the poll found.

Report: Reynolds American affiliate donates $2.5 million to White House ballroom project

RAI Services Co.'s $5 million donation was among 31 corporate and 27 individual and family donors listed in the article. Altria Group Inc., donated $5 million, as did Amazon and Caterpillar Inc.

With three weeks to go, latest Senate polls continue to show Cooper with sizable leads

As of Tuesday, former two-term Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper is the front-runner over Republican challenger Michael Whatley in all 29 polls conducted this year with an average lead of 49.9% to 40.8%, according to political polling tracker Real Clear Polling. The margins in the more recent polls r…

Gas prices not dropping? N.C. attorney general asks drivers to report stations

The state cut 41 cents a gallon in gas taxes. But are drivers getting the savings? North Carolina's attorney general is watching.

Hurricane Isaias reaches 120 mph; wet weekend ahead for Triad

Isaias is now a Category 3 hurricane and will bring rain to Triad

Climate change fueled Triad’s unusually hot summer

"We can say that climate change has made these conditions at least 5 times more likely."

Leading in polls, Roy Cooper tells supporters Senate race is far from over

Democrats have seen polling leads disappear before, Roy Cooper reminded supporters Thursday. He wants North Carolina voters to remember that lesson in November.

She was the only 'no' vote on the gas tax holiday. Pricey Harrison explains why.

North Carolina's gas tax holiday sailed through the House. Pricey Harrison stood alone in opposition, questioning the process, the savings and the politics.

New U.S. 29 South bridge set to open Monday in High Point; detour begins Friday

High Point intersection gets a new bridge after weekend closure

The gas tax is going away for 55 days. That doesn't mean pump prices will drop overnight.

Don't expect gas prices to fall 41 cents overnight. North Carolina's new tax holiday comes with delays, uncertainty and questions about enforcement.

Legislature approves 41-cent-a-gallon motor fuel tax break; Stein to sign bill Friday

According to a draft of the proposed House bill, titled "Relief at the Pump," the motor fuel tax would be suspended when the bill is signed into law through Nov. 30.

NC Attorney General takes EPA to court over power plant pollution rollback

"The EPA is giving companies a green light to pump pollution into the air we breathe, put our health in danger, and harm our state's natural resources," Jackson said.

Republicans back gas tax relief as Democrats question the timing in Forsyth, Guilford

"Regardless of whether we agree with what is going on with the conflict in Iran, until it is resolved I believe it is an appropriate and necessary way that legislators in N.C. can relieve some of the financial strain to help our citizens handle the financial burden," state Rep. Donny Lambeth, R-Forsyth, said.

NC lawmakers weigh gas tax pause as drivers feel the pinch at the pump

"Rising fuel costs are squeezing North Carolina families’ pocketbooks and creating challenges for farmers across the state," House speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, posted on X. "North Carolinians can’t afford to wait."

"Today, @SenatorBerger and I are calling for a special session of the General Assembly to provide immediate relief at the pump. More details forthcoming."

Local News

Two days left to bid in Barnabas Network’s Furniture Auction fundraiser

The Barnabas Network helps nearly 2,000 families a year, from domestic violence victims to people transitioning out of homeless and others.

Davidson County sheriff’s K-9 remembered for his service, loyalty and bond with handler

Chase, a Czech Shepherd, joined the sheriff’s office in 2023.

Watch Now: Greensboro City Council resolution recognizes NC A&T's 100th homecoming

The Greatest Homecoming on Earth is expected to draw 200,000 people or more to Greensboro next week. 

Driver dies a day after three-vehicle crash on I-74 in High Point

The 62-year-old was alert and conscious at the scene of the accident, but died later from crash-related injuries at an area hospital, a news release said.

State & Regional

Elon Poll: Cooper leading Whatley by 13 points in US Senate race in NC

Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley 51%-34% among female voters, the poll found.

Report: Reynolds American affiliate donates $2.5 million to White House ballroom project

RAI Services Co.'s $5 million donation was among 31 corporate and 27 individual and family donors listed in the article. Altria Group Inc., donated $5 million, as did Amazon and Caterpillar Inc.

With three weeks to go, latest Senate polls continue to show Cooper with sizable leads

As of Tuesday, former two-term Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper is the front-runner over Republican challenger Michael Whatley in all 29 polls conducted this year with an average lead of 49.9% to 40.8%, according to political polling tracker Real Clear Polling. The margins in the more recent polls range from a 5- to 15-point lead.

Gas prices not dropping? N.C. attorney general asks drivers to report stations

The state cut 41 cents a gallon in gas taxes. But are drivers getting the savings? North Carolina's attorney general is watching.

Nation & World

Terry Savage: Small business owners, now is the time to offer health insurance coverage

Millions of Americans lost their health insurance this year when Obamacare premium subsidies disappeared. Many small families found that their health insurance costs quadrupled— pricing them out of the market. Many of these uninsured work for small businesses that do not offer health insurance.

Meta smart glasses behind the wheel: Are they legal in your state, and who pays after a crash?

The Capital Law Firm reports that Meta's smart glasses raise legal questions for drivers, as laws vary by state regarding their use while driving, affecting liability in crashes.

Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.

How to know whether jewelry insurance is worth it

BriteCo reports that jewelry insurance is worthwhile for items above $1,500-$2,000. It covers theft and loss, costing about 1%-2% of the item’s value annually.

Shopping

What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

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What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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When the Bill Arrives: What New Parents Discover About the True Cost of Raising Children

Provided content. Families often find that the financial reality of raising children consistently outpaces what the parents anticipated before that first child arrived.

Contributor

Rewriting Retail: Connecting Customer Payments to Back-End Bookkeeping

Contributor content. Learn how retail is adapting to new payments methods like Bitcoin. 

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The case for taking an online hearing test

Content by Injoy Hearing. Learn how a free online hearing test from Injoy Hearing can help detect possible signs of hearing loss from the comfort of your home.

Crime

5 indicted in alleged North Carolina gun-running ring that stretched to Caribbean

"If you are making sham purchases to illegally run guns in Eastern North Carolina, we will find you and prosecute you," the U.S. Attorney said. 

Greensboro woman, 30, reported missing after last being seen Oct. 14

Krista Zickafoose, 30, was likely wearing black shorts and a black T-shirt when she went missing, the sheriff's office said in a news release. 

Greensboro mother enters Alford pleas in deaths of 2 toddlers in 2023 house fire

More than three years after a Greensboro house fire killed two toddlers, a woman originally charged with murder has entered pleas to lesser charges.

Sister recounts call for help that ended with brother dead, 2 Guilford deputies wounded

"The two officers shot him,'' Tonya Wood Dunn said. "They had to do what they were trained to do.''

Politics

With Greensboro's finances under scrutiny, city manager rejects $4,860 pay bump

Greensboro's city manager is passing up a $4,860 raise. Trey Davis says the decision sends a message as the city faces state financial scrutiny.

Watch Now: Greensboro city manager explains decision to forgo merit pay increase

City Attorney Lora Cubbage turned down her merit bonus earlier this month. 

Winston-Salem drops plans for needle exchange restrictions at church, nonprofit says

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective said Tuesday on social media that the city is changing course after being contacted by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocates.

Greensboro City Council calls second closed-door employee review in a month

A $4,900 question remains unanswered: Will Greensboro's city manager follow the city attorney in declining a potential merit increase?

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