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North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing on the ballot constitutional amendments that could buttress GOP voting and tax policies.

Some schools and businesses are reporting closings and delays due to winter weather impacting the area. 

Appalachian State has fired head football coach Shawn Clark following the school’s first losing season since 2013.

​​​​​​​As post-Helene recovery efforts continue, state Department of Transportation workers remain busy reconstructing Interstate 40 along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. That roughly 9-mile stretch of highway could reopen as soon as next month.

A new visual and performing arts elementary school is set to open in Guilford County next year. Officials say this kind of programming is in high demand. 

When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state.

Provalus, an information technology outsourcing company, plans to spend more than $1 million to expand into North Wilkesboro.

The airport is anticipating over 40,000 people will use its services over the Thanksgiving weekend.