Last September, Spruce Pine, N.C., was nearly destroyed. Luther Stroup’s shop, where he makes five-figure grandfather clocks, was spared.
Category: North Carolina
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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.
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Searching for Old-Style Barbecue in North Carolina
On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.
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Amazon Union Push Falls Short at North Carolina Warehouse
The outcome was a setback for workers trying to score a second election success at an Amazon facility. The union vowed to keep trying to organize.
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Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.
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U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
Officials are looking to foreign sources to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.
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Who Is Yolanda Hill? The Wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina Has Had Scandals of Her Own
North Carolina’s second lady helped make her husband’s political foray possible. But her ventures — a day care and a nonprofit — also caused problems.
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U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, the port workers strike and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.
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Production Linked to Neil Gaiman Is Halted Amid Sexual Assault Claims
The British author of dozens of literary works has denied the allegations that five women made against him on a podcast series.
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Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs
Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.
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After Outcry, Chuck E. Cheese Says It Will Keep More Animatronic Bands
Plans to phase out most of Chuck E. Cheese’s animatronic bands prompted fans to plead for their survival. The bands will now play on at three additional locations.
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North Carolina Triad Tries to Reinvent Its Economy
North Carolina’s Triad was built on tobacco, textiles and furniture. Now it’s trying to forge a new economy from more highly skilled manufacturing.