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Fuel Costs: North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax suspension began Oct. 10 and runs through Nov. 30, though drivers may not see savings right away. Election 2026: Democratic strategist David Plouffe cautioned supporters not to take Roy Cooper’s Senate campaign for granted, despite his polling lead. In eastern North Carolina, Republican Rep. Greg Murphy faces Democrat Raymond Smith in the 3rd District, where affordability and health care are key issues. Durham: County leaders are mourning firefighter Andrew Brokes, 24, who died responding to a blaze, and honoring community efforts to build ties with first responders. Jobs and Growth: Factory proposals in Sanford could bring up to 670 jobs, with tax breaks under consideration. ECU also hosted more than 200 life sciences leaders and researchers to discuss the industry’s growth and workforce needs in eastern North Carolina. Raleigh Business: Sam Jones BBQ plans to open a third local outlet at Morgan Street Food Hall by year’s end, bringing its eastern North Carolina whole-hog barbecue to the Warehouse District.

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Oct. 8, 2026

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The Race for North Carolina’s Senate seat

The Appalachian - North Carolina |

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The Appalachian - North Carolina

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Owned By	Appalachian State University
Year Founded	1934
Website	theappalachianonline.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Boone
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Inside the North Carolina cuckold's paradise after 'rambunctious' NASCAR love triangle exposed a lucrative hidden world

Daily Mail |

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Daily Mail

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Owned By	Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere through Daily Mail & General Trust PLC (DMGT)
Year Founded	1896
Website	www.dailymail.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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David Plouffe warns Dems: Don’t take North Carolina for granted

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Politico

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Owned By	Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer through Axel Springer SE
Year Founded	2007
Website	politico.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Arlington
Owner Country	Germany

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10 hours ago

Workshops and networking event in East Central North Carolina for the week ending Oct. 17

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EC North Carolina News

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://ecnorthcarolinanews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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13 hours ago

Gov. Stein signs House Bill 3, suspending gas tax for North Carolinians North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein was in Fairview at Hickory Nut Gap Farms on Oct. 9, along with other North Carolina leaders, to sign a gas tax relief bill.

WLOS - North Carolina |

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WLOS - North Carolina

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	wlos.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
Owner Country	United States

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17 hours ago

North Carolina prepares for impact of Hurricane Isaias

WRAL 5 - North Carolina |

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WRAL 5 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Capitol Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1956
Website	www.wral.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Owner Country	United States

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17 hours ago

North Carolina harbor deepening plan stalls after fears it could stir up 'forever chemicals'

The Cool Down - Oregon |

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The Cool Down - Oregon

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Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
Owner Country	United States

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18 hours ago

What we know about North Carolina man who attempted to attack the Nashville federal courthouse

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WSMV 4 - Tennessee

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.wsmv.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Owner Country	United States

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