Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1784, George Washington and the Continental Congress proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving to celebrate the peace that followed the Revolutionary War. North Carolina joined the nationwide observance, marking an early unified day of gratitude before the state established its own annual holiday in 1849.

As Biltmore Village's iconic McDonald's prepares to reopen following renovations, an important addition was installed yesterday. Learn more in Et Cetera.

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Duke Deters Faculty-Media Engagement

Duke University has directed faculty to limit media interactions to research topics and route broader inquiries to central communications, according to internal emails obtained by The Duke Chronicle.

The guidance, sent to the Sanford School of Public Policy and other departments, aims to shield the institution from national scrutiny on politically sensitive issues.

At an October Academic Council meeting, President Vincent Price and Chair Mark Anthony Neal praised faculty for declining comment to a New York Times reporter investigating the federal government's targeting of Duke's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, describing the approach as avoiding "poking the bear."

Civil liberties advocates, including the ACLU of North Carolina, have expressed concern over the potential chilling of free expression at private institutions like Duke, which face fewer First Amendment constraints. Price emphasized behind-the-scenes advocacy over public statements as a way to protect the university's interests.

Charitable Donations Rebound Across NC

Charitable donations in North Carolina surged to $48.14 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a $21 million rebound from the previous year's slump of just over $27 million, according to the North Carolina Secretary of State's Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division Annual Report.

This uptick, while still below the 2022-23 peak of $58 million, reflects an improvement in charitable impact, with 74.53% of funds reaching charitable programs—up nearly 14 percentage points from the prior year.

The recovery resulted in $35.88 million going directly to charities, with national and multistate campaigns directing nearly 78% of funds to charitable services. Four economic development groups contributed over $10.8 million in gross receipts.

Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall praised the "incredible response" to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western counties and urged donors to consult the report for vetting nonprofits.

NC Airports Gear Up for Holiday Travel

As Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday travel season, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) expects nearly 2 million passengers through the start of the new year, about 10% fewer than last year's record. CLT's busiest days are projected to be Saturday, Sunday, and Monday after Thanksgiving.

Officials urge travelers to arrive two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international. Extra staff, real-time app updates, and full coordination with the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration aim to keep lines moving smoothly.

Meanwhile, Raleigh-Durham International Airport saw heavy crowds Monday as a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period began, with AAA predicting 81.8 million travelers nationwide and more than 6 million flying. The FAA expects the busiest holiday in 15 years, with yesterday as the peak day.

Keep up with flight delays and cancellations via FlightAware.com.

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➤ Sampson County: Barbara Brewington was attacked and killed by a stray dog she had taken in several months earlier. She leaves behind a husband and three children. The dog was euthanized and will be tested for rabies. (More)

➤ Charlotte: A jury convicted Terry Connor Jr. and Steven Staples Monday of murdering Scott Brooks, co-owner of Brooks' Sandwich House, during an early-morning robbery in 2019 in NoDa. Both were sentenced to life in prison without parole. (More)

➤ Concord: Keyvyonn Rayshaund Bostic, 17, is facing adult charges of inciting a riot and accessory after the fact in connection with the Nov. 21 shooting at Concord's tree lighting. He initially waived his right to counsel but has since hired an attorney. (More)

➤ Gaston County: Postal workers DeSean Hardiman and Elijah Jefferies were arrested for stealing cell phones from USPS packages and selling them at EcoATM kiosks. The pair face multiple felony charges after taking more than 20 devices worth over $18,000. (More)

➤ Raleigh: Diane Cook, legislative assistant to Republican North Carolina Sen. Norman Sanderson, was arrested on a first-degree arson charge for allegedly willfully and maliciously burning a Raleigh house with two people inside. Her connection to the occupants remains unclear. (More)

➤ Chapel Hill: Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick, announced on Instagram plans to sue podcaster Pablo Torre over episodes criticizing her, including a disputed claim of her being banned from UNC facilities, which the school refuted. (More)

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➤ Women's AP Poll: UNC climbed two spots to No. 12 this week, while NC State slid nine spots to No. 25. (See Poll)

➤ No. 23 NC State men's basketball fell to Seton Hall 85-74 in the Maui Invitational. It was the Wolfpack's first loss of the season. (More)

➤ Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was nominated for Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 26.5 points per game last week. It's his second nomination of the season so far. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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➤ North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, joined by 25 bipartisan attorneys general, urged Shopify to block at least 28 illegal e-cigarette websites and 200 tobacco sites for selling products without age verification and violating state certification laws. (More)

➤ GE Aerospace will invest $53 million to expand its West Jefferson facility in Ashe County, creating 44 high-paying jobs averaging $52,127 annually while boosting production of components for aircraft engines. (More)

➤ Charlotte retained its AAA bond rating from Fitch, S&P, and Moody's despite high debt and pension burdens, with agencies praising the city's strong revenue growth, large fund balances, and economic outperformance. (More)

➤ The Charlotte City Council voted to approve a $25 million upgrade to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, funded by hotel room tax revenue. The project includes relocating the gift shop to expand educational and event spaces and enhance security. (More)

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➤ It takes $640,783 in annual income to enter the top 1% in North Carolina, according to new data from SmartAsset. Connecticut tops the list at $1,056,996, while West Virginia comes in last at $416,310. (See Data)

➤ North Carolina's winter outlook forecasts a repeat of last year's dry conditions and a second La Niña winter in a row, but there could be enough cold air to generate opportunities for snow. (More)

➤ A new grand piano was installed yesterday in Biltmore Village's iconic McDonald's as part of ongoing renovations to repair damage from Hurricane Helene, which destroyed the original grand piano. (See Photos)

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