Asheville Gas Prices Ease Slightly While Diesel Keeps Rising
AAA’s Asheville metro figures priced as of August 1 show regular gas at $3.802 and easing slightly, while diesel reaches $5.186 and continues to rise.
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Charlotte housing committee to examine whether city rules should require air conditioning
Charlotte’s Housing Committee will discuss whether Minimum Housing Code changes should require air conditioning. No final vote is scheduled for Monday’s meeting.
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North Carolina’s new $34 billion budget is now law. What changes for pay, taxes and state services
North Carolina’s 2026-27 budget is law. Here’s when teacher and state-worker pay, tax rates, Medicaid funding and Hurricane Helene recovery money take effect.
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State Opens Public Comment on Cleanup Plan for Angier Refuse Dump
NCDEQ is accepting written comments through October 2, 2026, on a proposed remedial action plan for the Angier Refuse Dump near 2200 Rawls Church Road.
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What Mooresville’s supportive-housing ordinance change allows — and what it does not
Mooresville adopted a zoning framework for Supportive Housing Development on July 6, but the vote did not approve a site, building plan or construction project.
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Durham City Council prepares for August cultural roadmap review
Durham’s joint city-county Cultural Roadmap is moving toward August presentations and possible adoption actions, but funding, staffing and implementation remain unsettled.
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Stanley Families See County School Funding Rise, But Staffing Limits Remain
Gaston County added $5 million for 2026-27 schools, supporting pay and benefits while Stanley families still face districtwide hiring and staffing limits.
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Trump Fund Threat Puts Todd Blanche Confirmation at Risk
Trump’s threat to revive a $1.776 billion fund has reopened the fight over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general before an August 4 vote.
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Nags Head Flooding Prompts Temporary Ocean-Swimming Advisory
Heavy rain flooded parts of Nags Head on July 23-24, prompting floodwater pumping near Conch Street and a temporary advisory for nearby swimmers.
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Greensboro Gas Rises to $3.806 as Diesel Reaches $5.362
AAA’s August 1 Greensboro metro check puts gas at $3.806 and diesel at $5.362, with diesel rising faster and adding pressure for fleets and businesses.
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Fayetteville Gas Holds at $3.71 as Diesel Climbs to $5.35
Fayetteville NC – AAA’s August 1 metro check shows regular gas nearly flat while diesel rises to $5.345, with both prices well above year-ago levels.
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Senate Judiciary Vote on Todd Blanche Faces IRS Settlement Dispute
The Senate Judiciary Committee set an August 4 vote on Todd Blanche after Sens. Cornyn and Tillis sought written assurances about a disputed IRS settlement.
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Kitty Hawk to review multi-family housing proposal at 109 W Tateway
Kitty Hawk’s Aug. 3 council agenda lists a proposed multi-family dwelling at 109 W Tateway and a public hearing on accessory-dwelling-unit rules.
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Chapel Hill-area gas averages $3.86; diesel reaches $5.37
AAA’s July 31 check puts Durham-Chapel Hill regular gas at $3.857 and diesel at $5.368, with diesel rising much faster than gasoline.
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Cary-area gas rises to $3.827 as diesel reaches $5.370
The latest AAA Raleigh metro check shows regular gas up 3 cents and diesel up 5.3 cents, with diesel still $1.765 above its year-ago average.
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Charlotte-area gas rises to $3.849 while diesel climbs above $5.27
AAA’s July 31 Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill averages show gas at $3.849 and diesel at $5.276, with different weekly trends for each fuel.
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Charlotte Court House weighs zoning changes for homes, accessory units
A July 20 hearing in Charlotte Court House covered proposed rules for manufactured homes, accessory units, temporary uses and zoning classifications; adoption is unconfirmed.
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North Carolina Audit Finds Child-Care Inspections Too Predictable
A July state audit found that required child-care visits were completed but often followed repeat timing patterns. It also flagged older star ratings and delays in parent notifications, while DHHS disputes parts of the assessment.
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Durham-Chapel Hill Gas Holds Near $3.86 as Diesel Climbs to $5.37
AAA’s July 31 Durham-Chapel Hill metro check shows regular gas nearly flat at $3.86 while diesel rises to $5.37, pressuring drivers and businesses.
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Kill Devil Hills Teacher Housing Expansion Wins $1.15 Million Commitment
Dare County approved $1.15 million for 12 planned teacher-housing units at Run Hill Ridge in Kill Devil Hills, where existing communities are full.
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Raeford water conservation requests depend on your utility
Hoke County asks some Raeford-area water customers to conserve, while the City of Raeford system is listed separately as not restricted. Verify your provider.
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North Carolina Hemp Bill Returns to Raleigh as THC Rules Face a New Deadline
North Carolina lawmakers have not approved HB 328, but a July 30 re-referral sets up a possible House decision on proposed THC restrictions before November 12.