➤ Statewide: Weather forecasters predict a La Niña winter, which pushes the jet stream farther north, resulting in fewer storms across the Southeast. (More)
➤ Fayetteville: A Fort Liberty paratrooper division will be the country’s first to receive special directed-energy weapons capable of shooting down small drones that target troop squads and divisions. (More)
➤ Bat Cave: NCDOT says an access road built by West Virginia coal minors between Bat Cave into Chimney Rock is unsafe for vehicular traffic. (More)
➤ Asheville: Biltmore’s attractions, shops, restaurants, winery, and hotel are open but the estate’s trails are closed until further notice, and the Outdoor Adventure Center is offering limited activities. (See Details)
➤ Avery County: The school board voted unanimously to end Superintendent Dan Brigman’s contract via a $300,000 buyout. Schools, which have been closed since Hurricane Helene hit, reopen Nov. 6 on a two-hour delay. (More)
➤ Wilmington: Progressive nonprofit Carolina Forward submitted a complaint that Tide Turners NC, a conservative nonprofit, violated federal and state campaign finance and nonprofit laws. (See Details)
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