Questions remain about delays at the VinFast plant project, highlighted as a historic church on the site was demolished. The NC elections board has voted to drop Sunday voting in two counties, while AAA is projecting busy Labor Day travel across the state. Meanwhile, Asheville has agreed to eliminate race-based membership criteria for one of its city commissions, marking a significant policy shift.

Questions remain about delays at the VinFast plant project, highlighted as a historic church on the site was demolished. The NC elections board has voted to drop Sunday voting in two counties, while AAA is projecting busy Labor Day travel across the state. Meanwhile, Asheville has agreed to eliminate race-based membership criteria for one of its city commissions, marking a significant policy shift.

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VinFast Delay, Sunday Voting, Asheville Ends Race Quotas

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The U.S. Department of Energy plans to invest $175 million in coal plant upgrades nationwide, including a North Carolina site, as part of broader grid reliability efforts. Meanwhile, the State Board of Elections is investigating allegations of fake officials and fraud tied to voter registration drives. At the General Assembly, a House committee pressed Buncombe County leaders over DEI policies, while Asheville agreed to eliminate race-based commission criteria. In the courts, a judge dismissed Carrboro’s climate lawsuit against Duke Energy, delivering a win for the utility in the ongoing energy policy debate.

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to invest $175 million in coal plant upgrades nationwide, including a North Carolina site, as part of broader grid reliability efforts. Meanwhile, the State Board of Elections is investigating allegations of fake officials and fraud tied to voter registration drives. At the General Assembly, a House committee pressed Buncombe County leaders over DEI policies, while Asheville agreed to eliminate race-based commission criteria. In the courts, a judge dismissed Carrboro&rsquo;s climate lawsuit against Duke Energy, delivering a win for the utility in the ongoing energy policy debate.

DOE Coal Investment, Elections Probe, Climate Lawsuit

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North Carolina lost 7,200 manufacturing jobs in 2025, according to the state Department of Commerce, raising fresh concerns about economic headwinds in key industries. Early voting continues statewide for the 2026 primary as campaigns ramp up turnout efforts. A judge has clarified the scope of a protective order in the Zarutska stabbing death case, addressing disputes over records and access. From Capitol Hill, Congressman Brad Knott highlighted the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act, aimed at strengthening domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

North Carolina lost 7,200 manufacturing jobs in 2025, according to the state Department of Commerce, raising fresh concerns about economic headwinds in key industries. Early voting continues statewide for the 2026 primary as campaigns ramp up turnout efforts. A judge has clarified the scope of a protective order in the Zarutska stabbing death case, addressing disputes over records and access. From Capitol Hill, Congressman Brad Knott highlighted the Securing America&rsquo;s Critical Minerals Supply Act, aimed at strengthening domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

NC Manufacturing Jobs Drop, Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

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North Carolina is expanding apprenticeship opportunities using new federal workforce funds, aiming to strengthen job pipelines in key industries. In Union County, a targeted math tutoring initiative is drawing attention as a potential statewide model for boosting student achievement. Early voting has officially begun across North Carolina, key dates, rules, and turnout expectations as ballots are cast. Meanwhile, the state’s Energy Saver rebate program is now available in all 100 counties, broadening access to cost-saving efficiency upgrades for homeowners.

North Carolina is expanding apprenticeship opportunities using new federal workforce funds, aiming to strengthen job pipelines in key industries. In Union County, a targeted math tutoring initiative is drawing attention as a potential statewide model for boosting student achievement. Early voting has officially begun across North Carolina, key dates, rules, and turnout expectations as ballots are cast. Meanwhile, the state&rsquo;s Energy Saver rebate program is now available in all 100 counties, broadening access to cost-saving efficiency upgrades for homeowners.

Early Voting Begins as NC Expands Workforce, Energy Programs

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VinFast Delay, Sunday Voting, Asheville Ends Race Quotas

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