Category: North Carolina

Is Roy Cooper Winning in North Carolina? Not if You Ask His Aides.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Roy Cooper’s durable lead in a crucial Senate race is causing jitters.
Baby Goats From a Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies

The New York Times – Travel:
Farm Adventures of Harmony, N.C., owned the goats, state health officials said. It was unclear how many people might have been exposed to them since late July.
Dethroned Miss North Carolina Sues Miss USA for Defamation

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Brittany Boltinhouse’s title was rescinded after past social media posts surfaced. She is accusing pageant organizers of damaging her reputation.
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.