Questions around North Carolina's minimum wage, which has not changed since 2009, are buzzing again, with minimum wage increases set to go into effect in a few months in more than 10 states.
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"Following that transition, we identified a technology issue that impacted the arrival time of deposits into each financial institution’s account," Novant said in a statement.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
The latest Piedmont Natural Gas rate change, which took effect Nov. 1, lowers the average residential customer bill by just under $12 per year.
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A fire that started in a clothes dryer damaged a Concord home, displacing residents. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within five minutes.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilford. However, Guilford is split into three U.S. House districts.
- Richard Stradling The News & Observer (Raleigh)
We now know what North Carolina’s America 250 license plate will look like and that it probably won’t be available until around the start of 2027 — the year after America’s 250th birthday.
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Jacoby Brissett joins the Baltimore Ravens amid Lamar Jackson's injury woes, sparking debate on their playoff hopes and team dynamics the rest of the way.
Miami's spread against Notre Dame climbs as Malachi Toney faces surgery, raising questions about his injury timeline, betting value and the Canes' outlook.
LIV Golf is facing the possibility of liquidation after BC Partners pulled out of a proposed $300 million investment.
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About 98% of regional peanuts are harvested; limited rain sped fieldwork but increased mold, burrower bug damage, pod discoloration and lowered yield potential.
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North Carolina 4-H partnered with NASCAR team Reaume to combine STEM education with race-day experiences at Charlotte Motor Speedway during National 4-H Week.
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City manager update highlights facility projects, airport work, utilities, street lighting, zoning, committee meetings, and key fall and winter event dates.
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Salisbury Transit will not operate Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular bus and ADA/Paratransit service resumes Nov. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7:08 p.m.
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