Greenville Drops Camping World Suit

Greenville’s city council voted 5-0 to dismiss a lawsuit against Camping World over its flag size, following the enactment of House Bill 926 on Monday, which prevents local governments from regulating the size of American flags on private property.

The new law, which passed without Gov. Josh Stein’s signature, also prompted the city to cancel $37,500 in fines against Camping World.

A July report revealed that Greenville’s lawsuit against Camping World cost $25,285 in legal fees. Greenville will adjust its ordinances to comply with the new state law, ending the dispute.

The news comes just days after Steak ‘n Shake, which has multiple locations in North Carolina, announced it will install the largest permitted American flags at its restaurants nationwide as a show of commitment to American values.

Judge Pauses BOE Suit During Shutdown

U.S. District Judge Richard Myers stayed proceedings Monday in the Department of Justice’s voter registration lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections due to the federal shutdown.

DOJ lawyers requested the stay because they aren’t permitted to work on the case during the shutdown.

Settled in September, the case faces intervention motions from the Democratic National Committee and the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans. The federal lawsuit alleges the state failed to collect required voter ID numbers under the Help America Vote Act.

Meanwhile, NCSBE Executive Director Sam Hayes requested full Social Security numbers from the Division of Motor Vehicles on Sept. 29 for registered voters. He said the data would help improve roll accuracy and identify noncitizens, duplicates, and individuals for removal due to death or felony convictions, citing the Help America Vote Act and federal concerns.

140 Loads of Debris Removed in Buxton

Cleanup continues in Dare County after nine oceanfront homes—eight in Buxton and one in Rodanthe—collapsed last week, triggered by powerful offshore storms.

National Park Service crews and volunteers have already removed 140 truckloads of debris from Buxton, where the eight collapsed homes had a combined assessed value of over $5 million. Dare County’s debris contractor continues cleanup efforts in Buxton starting today.

Significant challenges include septic washouts and petroleum odors as a developing coastal low with Nor’easter-like traits threatens to hug the coast, potentially inflicting additional damage to the area.

In Rodanthe, the collapse of a single home spread polyester and wood debris across 18 miles. The homeowner used an excavator to remove the remnant structure, preventing additional debris from washing away, with the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association assisting in the cleanup.

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➤ Statewide: The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ dashboard displays live results from municipal elections held across the state on Tuesday. (View Results)

➤ Statewide: Funds are rolling in for North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race, with Democrat Roy Cooper raising $14.5 million and Republican Michael Whatley raising $5.8 million so far. Cooper currently leads Whatley in the polls by six points. (More)

➤ Highways: The state Department of Transportation has picked up over 8.3 million pounds of litter off roads so far this year. Crews aim for four to eight litter pickups annually, with extra cleanups in high-need areas. (More)

➤ Selma: Police are investigating a train accident on S. Pollock Street where a man was struck and killed early Tuesday morning. This follows another fatal train accident Sunday on N. Brightleaf Boulevard. (More)

➤ Rockingham County: The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into missing finance reports from Sheriff Sam Page’s pre-2017 sheriff campaign. Page is cooperating with the investigation. (More)

➤ Durham County: The health department conducted truck-mounted, ultra-low volume mosquito spraying in Trinity Park and surrounding areas on Monday and Tuesday following confirmation of West Nile virus in the area. (See Details)

➤ High Point: City council members voted Monday to accept a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to create 24 firefighter jobs over four years, addressing staffing shortages. (More)

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➤ Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf resigned Monday to “pursue new opportunities” after more than 17 years with the franchise, including roles in sales and marketing. (More)

➤ UNC posted a video on social media praising alumnus Drake Maye’s performance with the New England Patriots—but only after reports surfaced that coach Bill Belichick banned staffers from posting anything about his former team. (More)

➤ Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has unveiled plans for a 4,400-seat indoor music venue next to Bank of America Stadium. The proposal also includes a pedestrian pathway connecting the team’s practice facility to Graham Street. (More)

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➤ TM Westmoreland & Sons sold 200 acres of farmland in Huntersville for $24.625 million to Shea Homes, which has built neighborhoods nearby in Cornelius, Midland, and Tega Cay. (More)

➤ Packaging Corporation of America will lay off 108 employees between Dec. 5 and 19 as it closes its Salisbury manufacturing plant, and plans to provide dislocated worker assistance and transfer interested employees. (More)

➤ North Carolina ranks second in workplace safety, 10th in personal and residential safety, and 22nd overall, but 45th in emergency preparedness, based on a new report that factors in Hurricane Helene’s $60 billion in damages. (More)

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➤ A roundup of 10 apple orchards within two hours of Charlotte includes Carrigan Farms in Mooresville, Sky Top Orchard in Zirconia, and the Orchard at Altapass in Spruce Pine, among others. (See List)

➤ Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme unveiled four 2025 Halloween-themed doughnuts Monday: Candy Bag, Cookies and Skreme House, Jack-O-Lantern, and Spooky Sprinkle. (See Photo)

➤ FrightFind ranked Greensboro’s Woods of Terror as North Carolina’s top haunted attraction, describing it as an experience that “transcends the typical haunted attraction.” Lake Hickory Haunts was named the runner-up. (More)

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