Category: North Carolina

Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.
Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.
6 Awe-Inspiring Destinations on U.S. Public Land, but Not in National Parks

The New York Times – Travel:
You don’t have to brave the crowds at Yellowstone or Yosemite. Feel the awe of slot canyons, lava tubes, gorges and more on other U.S.-owned public land.
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers

The New York Times – Business:
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.
Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid

The New York Times – Business:
NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.
A 22,000-Home Community Is Being Built in a 5,000-Person Town

The New York Times – Business:
Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.
Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver

The New York Times – Business:
The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.
She Tried to Kill a President. He Loved Her Anyway.

A retired widower married Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975. It tore his family apart.
Hedge Fund Titan Has a Turnaround Plan (for the Carolina Panthers)

David Tepper, the founder of the $20 billion Appaloosa Management, may have finally cracked the winning code for his flagging N.F.L. team.
Toyota Says $10 Billion U.S. Investment Touted by Trump Isn’t New

Japanese officials have called into question some elements of the flurry of big new investments announced by President Trump during his Japan visit.
A Year After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Clockmaker Keeps Creating Masterpieces

Last September, Spruce Pine, N.C., was nearly destroyed. Luther Stroup’s shop, where he makes five-figure grandfather clocks, was spared.
Krispy Kreme Bets on Big-Box Stores to Stay Fresh

Executives are racing to boost revenues at the struggling doughnut maker as sales slump and shares tumble.