➤ Raleigh: Former state treasurer Janet Cowell (D) claimed a decisive victory as Raleigh’s next mayor, securing 60% of the vote among a field of five candidates. (More)
➤ Mecklenburg County: Converted Republican Tricia Cotham secured a narrow victory over Democrat Nicole Sidman in the N.C. State House District 105 race. Sidman has asked for a recount. (More)
➤ Asheville: Michael William Plummer, 55, has been arrested and charged with looting a store after Hurricane Helene hit from which he stole several 1886 Winchester rifles and two dozen-plus custom-made knives worth $70,000. (See Details)
➤ Williamston: Bravo’s America’s Best Restaurant will feature Shaw’s Barbecue House on an upcoming episode showcasing some of the restaurant’s popular dishes. The episode will air around Christmas. (More)
➤ Outer Banks: Meanwhile, PBS North Carolina will televise a program during November focusing on the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum and the Chicamacomico Historical Site as examples of U.S. lifesaving service history. (More)
➤ Charlotte: American Airlines deployed its largest aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, to Charlotte Douglas International Airport to service one of its three daily Charlotte-London flights. The plane can accommodate up to 304 passengers. (More)
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