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NC lobbyists agree to civil fine in deal to drop charge over bourbon tour

NC lobbyists agree to civil fine in deal to drop charge over bourbon tour

  • Dan Kane The News & Observer (Raleigh)

Greater Carolina, a Mooresville-based nonprofit promoting conservative economic development policies, held the 2024 tour in the Louisville, Kentucky area, and an earlier one in 2022.

Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region

Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region

  • Chase Jordan The Charlotte Observer

Carvana, the car vending machine retailer known for its glass towers filled with vehicles, is planning to add 100 new jobs in the Charlotte region.

Panthers HC Dave Canales gives LB Devin Lloyd utmost praise for incredible Week 2 performance

Panthers HC Dave Canales gives LB Devin Lloyd utmost praise for incredible Week 2 performance

  • USA Today Network

After surrendering a franchise-record 59 points in their season-opening loss to the Chicago Bears, the Carolina Panthers needed someone on defense to step up in Week 2.

NC State fumbles game away at Vanderbilt. Observations from Pack’s crushing loss

NC State fumbles game away at Vanderbilt. Observations from Pack’s crushing loss

  • Jadyn Watson-Fisher The News & Observer (Raleigh)

All CJ Bailey had to do was waste six seconds and run out of the back of the end zone, or take a knee.

Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

  • From staff reports

Becky Tolle was the first-ever program coordinator in the department and will now retire as the assistant parks and recreation director for Kannapolis.

Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing

Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing

  • Catherine Muccigrosso The Charlotte Observer

The plan also includes opening three new stores previously announced in Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.

Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

  • From staff reports

Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.

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Warren Buffett will remain on the Berkshire Hathaway board but will be succeeded as chairman by his son, Howard Buffett.

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Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to investigators in North Carolina. 

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Duke football opened ACC play in the win column with a 35-7 victory over Stanford on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Wallace Wade Stadium. With the win, Duke moves to 3-0 on the year.

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