Holiday Travel Gets Cheaper

The White House says families will see the cheapest Labor Day gas prices since 2020, crediting expanded domestic energy production.

GasBuddy lists the top 10 North Carolina spots, with Fayetteville having several stations at $2.48 per gallon.

President Trump’s administration points to lower hotel rates and airfare alongside cheaper gas, saying the trend shows his policies are cutting travel costs.

USDA Reviews Roadless Rule in Croatan Forest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a public comment period on its plan to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which restricts roadbuilding across nearly 60 million acres of national forest land.

North Carolina’s Croatan National Forest is one of the areas covered. The 160,000-acre forest protects longleaf pine savannas, endangered species like the red-cockaded woodpecker, and Carteret County’s water resources.

Road construction and logging could expand in these areas if the rule is revoked. USDA officials say the change would give local managers more flexibility, while conservation groups warn it would threaten habitats and water quality.

List: NC Communities Among Best for Retirees 

World Atlas ranked eight towns around Charlotte as attractive spots for retirement, citing affordability, health care access, and small-town charm.

The list includes Pineville, Hickory, Thomasville, Mount Holly, Salisbury, Statesville, Lincolnton, and Kings Mountain. Home prices range from around $250,000 in Thomasville to $450,000 in Pineville, reflecting a mix of budget-friendly and higher-amenity choices.

Each town is highlighted for local advantages, such as health care facilities like Atrium Health Pineville, outdoor access at Lake Hickory and Crowders Mountain State Park, and cultural assets like the Hickory Museum of Art and Salisbury’s historic district. See the full list here. 

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➤ Asheville: Fans and Gov. Josh Stein are speculating the Biltmore Estate could host Taylor Swift’s wedding after Travis Kelce’s mom visited the property. (More)

➤ New Bern: Police are launching the eighth session of the Noble Knights Chess Club, a free 12-week program to mentor youth through chess starting Sept. 8. (More)

➤ Ashe County: Drones are now part of local search efforts, with the sheriff’s office using thermal technology in missing person cases, including the ongoing search for a Lansing man. (More)

➤ New Hanover County: Officials ranked five school bond projects for potential 2026 voter approval, including Riverlights Elementary and New Hanover High renovations, while dropping Isaac Bear Early College. (More)

➤ Nash/Halifax Counties: A 77-year-old bridge on N.C. 561 over Fishing Creek will be replaced in a $4.2 million project, with construction starting this fall and lasting two years. (More)

➤ Charlotte: The city lost its bid to host a 1,000-job Scotiabank regional center, with Dallas approving $2.7 million in incentives to secure the project. (More)

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➤ The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract with former Pro Bowl receiver Hunter Renfrow. (More)

➤ Former Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune agreed to join the Charlotte Hornets as an assistant coach under Charles Lee. (More)

➤ Wake Forest opened their 2025 football season with a 10-9 victory over Kennesaw State on Friday night. (More)

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➤ Top Chef star Katsuji Tanabe will reopen High Horse at Horseshoe RTP next summer, serving favorites such as skillet cornbread and new offerings like a charcoal-cooked seafood platter. (More)

➤ An Asheville man who previously won $2 million just claimed another $1 million prize, while a Buncombe County woman won $2 million on a $20 scratch-off. (More)

➤ A Greensboro couple reunited with their English bulldog six years after he disappeared, thanks to a call from the Guilford County Animal Shelter. (See Video)

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