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The Federal Agency and 20 States, Including North Carolina, Accuse the Discount Retailer of Systematic Pricing Inaccuracies at Checkout.
The Market, Celebrating Its 53rd Season, Was Also Recognized Among the Southeast's Top Five in the 2026 America’s Favorite Farmers Market Competition.
The Federal Agency Is Funding 52 Projects Across the State to Aid in Rebuilding Efforts and Implement Proactive Mitigation Measures.
Vibrant Fall Colors Are Now Appearing at Lower Elevations, Even as Highest Mountain Peaks Pass Their Prime, with Drought Conditions Posing a Risk to the Season's Remaining Displays.
A Strong Cold Front Brings Significantly Colder Temperatures, Strong Winds, and Potential Frost and Freeze Conditions to the North Carolina Mountains and Foothills This Weekend.
Two Additional Stretches of the Scenic Route in Western North Carolina Are Now Open, Restoring Significant Access for Visitors and Local Businesses, Two Years After Hurricane Helene.

High Country Voters Begin Casting Early Ballots
In-Person Early Voting for the November 3 General Election Is Open in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Until October 31, with Multiple Sites Available.
Numerous Stretches of the Scenic Route, Including Areas Near Linville Falls and Julian Price Campground, Are Now Accessible as Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue.
North Carolina's 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Gas Tax Suspension, Effective October 10, Requires Retailers to Pass Savings to Consumers Through November 30.
A Popular, Decades-Old Plane Crash Site Near Waterrock Knob Was Discreetly Cleared in 2023 Due to Growing Safety and Environmental Concerns.
The Funding Will Broaden a Successful App State-Developed Model for Teacher-Directed Professional Learning, Focusing on Middle Grades Literacy Across North Carolina.
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Inner Banks, Communities Across the State Invite Exploration with Their Unique Natural Beauty and Local Charm.
The N.c. Wildlife Resources Commission Encourages Residents to Take Preventative Steps to Reduce Encounters as Bears Significantly Increase Food Consumption for Winter Preparation.
Watauga and Ashe Counties Experience Significant Rainfall and Face Strong Winds, Leading to Flood and Wind Advisories Through Sunday, October 11.
A Settlement Between Duke Energy and Major Tech Companies Aims to Ensure Large Electricity Consumers Pay for Their Grid Usage Without Affecting Resident Power Rates.
House Bill 3 Signed Today Aims to Reduce Fuel Expenses for Families Across North Carolina, with the Governor Calling for Broader Legislative Action.
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Has Issued a Flood Watch for Watauga, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties, Effective From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Evening, Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall.

NC General Assembly Passes Gas Tax Suspension Bill
The "Relief at the Pump Act" Now Heads to Governor Josh Stein, Proposing to Pause the 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Tax Through Late 2026.
Experts Project an Unusually Warm El Nino Could Bring Increased Precipitation and Freezing Rain, Posing Challenges for Local Roadways.
Multi-Year Repair Projects, Addressing Hurricane Helene Damage and Scheduled Maintenance, Have Restored Significant Access to the Scenic Route in North Carolina and Virginia.
The N.c. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Awarded $51.2 Million to Protect Working Farms and Forests Across 44 North Carolina Counties.
Amid Climbing Prices Affecting Local Drivers and Farmers, Legislative Action Is Planned Before Year-End, Though a Date for the Session Is Not yet Set.
Benfield, a Caldwell County Native and Avid Outdoorsman, Will Serve on the N.c. Wildlife Resources Commission Board Until June 30, 2027, Following His Appointment by Speaker of the House Destin Hall.

A New State Law, Taking Effect October 1, Replaces Physical Registration Documents with an Electronic System, Aimed at Reducing Administrative Costs.


























