Over the last 12 days, we’ve been sprinting toward one goal: reaching 2,000 reader-investors. Today, I want to be fully transparent—we fell short. As I write this, we’re about 147 investors away.

Falling short never feels good. And yet, I’m enormously grateful.

1,853 of you have already stepped up to become owners of The Flyover. You’ve placed your trust, your belief, and your investment behind what we’re building. Because of that support, we’ve accomplished more in the last few months than at any point in our history. This morning alone, we delivered to a record 3.7 million readers, and our revenue is up 24% month-over-month.

That’s because of you.

The Flyover is building something different: a newsroom for common-sense Americans. A home for people who stopped watching the news because they couldn’t trust it. A publication committed to honesty, fairness, and fact-first reporting.

To keep building this movement, reaching 2,000 investors truly matters.

So today, I’m being straight with you: we’re close, but we need your help. If you’ve considered investing—whether small or large—today would be the day. If The Flyover has earned your trust, we hope you’ll take that final step and become an investor.

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Federal Judges Uphold Several Redrawn Districts

Three federal judges upheld several U.S. House Districts that had been drawn in 2023 after allegations of voter dilution and racial discrimination were made. Some claim the redrawn maps helped Republicans gain more seats in 2024.

Several plaintiffs, including the NAACP and Common Cause, among others, filed two separate suits. The 181-page court decision over the 2023 map came from U.S. Appeals Court Judge Allison Jones Rushing and U.S. District Judges Richard Myers and Thomas Schroeder, all of whom had been appointed by Republican presidents.

Judges have yet to rule on challenges to the recently redrawn congressional map.

AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Holiday Travel

A record number of North Carolinians are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, even if just short distances of 50 miles or less, according to AAA, with an increase of 1.6 million travelers on Thanksgiving Day nationwide.

Over 73 million Americans are predicted to drive by car to their destinations, including 2 million North Carolinians. Overall, 82 million Americans will be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2% from last year.

If you’re traveling by air, this will be the first Thanksgiving where Real ID laws are taking effect. Those without Real ID can use a passport to get through TSA. The TSA also began a new identification process that doesn’t involve a Real ID but costs $18 and only lasts for 10 days.

Planning to travel during the week of Thanksgiving? Check out the weather forecast before leaving home.

Charlotte Baker Makes Birthday Cakes for Homeless

Charlotte bakery owner Manolo Betancur makes and delivers birthday cakes for the city’s homeless population through the local nonprofit Raise You Up Ministries.

Betancur, a Colombian immigrant who came to America 25 years ago to attend college in Tennessee, bought his bakery in 2005. For the past 12 years, he’s been baking cakes to celebrate the birthdays of homeless people. His bakery has given out more than 300 cakes.

“It’s about human dignity. We live in a society where more and more people become invisible for us. We walk over them,” says Betancur.

The community birthday event hosted by Raise You Up also gives out free meals and haircuts to those in need.

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This Tiny Heater Cuts Winter Bills by 80% (And Costs Just $50)

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➤ Statewide: New federal rules taking effect next month will require SNAP recipients ages 55 to 64 and parents without young children to meet work requirements, potentially affecting about 90,000 North Carolinians. (More)

➤ Chapel Hill: UNC Health named Dr. Cristy Page its new CEO, while she also serves as dean of the UNC School of Medicine and vice chancellor for medical affairs at UNC-Chapel Hill. (More)

➤ Apex: Police seized more than 1,150 pounds of THC products falsely advertised as CBD, while detectives found a distributor selling items with 10 to 40 times the legal THC limit. (More)

➤ Wilmington: Law enforcement officials called for stronger mental health resources for officers during a roundtable with Gov. Josh Stein on how the state can better support law enforcement. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the Border Patrol crackdown is “not ending any time soon” after Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden said the operation was done. Over 370 arrests have been made since last Saturday. (More)

➤ Winston-Salem: Officials are investigating a church fire that appeared to start intentionally, while no injuries were reported, and firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. (More)

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➤ Notable college football games today include Wake Forest facing Delaware, Charlotte meeting No. 4 Georgia, and UNC hosting Duke in Chapel Hill for head coach Bill Belichick’s first matchup against the Blue Devils. (See Full Schedule)

➤ NC State beat Florida State 21-11 after the Seminoles muffed two punts and missed a field goal with less than four minutes remaining. (See Punt)

➤ A report suggested Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was frustrated and open to a trade, but he appeared to dismiss it by tweeting a clown emoji in response. (More)

➤ Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says quarterback Bryce Young is likely to play Monday against the San Francisco 49ers despite suffering an ankle injury mid-game last Sunday. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | PGA | LPGA | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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“My Heating Bill Dropped From $400 to $80 in One Month.” The Compact Heater Going Viral This Winter

Real families are cutting heating costs by 80% with a device so small it fits in your hand. The Cyber Heater went viral after a veteran and his NASA-engineer son created it to help people stay warm without going broke. Advanced ceramic technology heats 300 square feet in minutes using a fraction of the electricity. Portable, safe, and silent. 

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➤ Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Jalon Walker hosted a turkey drive in his hometown of Salisbury, delivering 300 meals to residents in need. Walker plans to double distribution next year. (More)

➤ Raleigh’s Flood Early Warning System uses an AI-powered forecasting model that draws data from rain gauges and stream sensors to help engineers and first responders act quickly during floods. (More)

➤ The Blue Angels visited Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in preparation for next May’s air show. The famed Navy squad will be the highlight of the show, which drew more than 150,000 visitors last year. (More)

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How often do you weigh yourself?

1. Every day
2. Once a week
3. Never
4. Only at the doctor’s office
5. Other

Yesterday’s Results:

Did you take any advanced placement (AP) classes in high school?

1. They didn’t exist then: 34%
2. Yes: 24%
3. No: 23%
4. Can’t remember: 19%

Which North Carolina philosopher chaired the UNC Philosophy department for 45 years?

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