➤ Statewide: A September poll of the North Carolina Attorney General race shows Democrat Jeff Jackson ahead of Republican Dan Bishop 43% to 36%, with 21% of likely voters undecided. (See Poll)
➤ Asheville: Sam Perkins couldn’t contact his parents after Hurricane Helene hit, so he hiked 11 miles up a mountain to check on them. (More)
➤ Western NC: The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended services in areas with zip codes starting with 286, 287, 288, and 289. (More)
➤ Mooresville: Soon after risky levels of carcinogens and radioactive material were found underneath a daycare, the EPA tested soil samples in a nearby residential area and deemed them acceptable. (More)
➤ Chapel Hill: A former UNC professor filed a legal complaint against the university surrounding his termination, which he says was retaliation for challenging the school’s lack of faculty diversity and pay disparities. (See Details)
➤ Raleigh: The IBMA World of Bluegrass festival ended a 13-year run in Raleigh last weekend. Next year, the annual event moves to its new host city, Chattanooga. (More)
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