THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On this day in 1802, former North Carolina Gov. Richard Spaight dueled with U.S. Congressman John Stanly after Stanly raised questions about Spaight’s allegiance to the Republican Party. Spaight was hit in the side on the fourth exchange and died the next day.

You can probably learn more about this duel at the North Carolina Museum of History, but you’ll need to be quick on the draw. Find out why in Around North Carolina.

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Charlotte Purchasing O-line for New Train

Charlotte City Council voted Tuesday night to purchase Norfolk Southern’s O-line to create the red line commuter train. To help fund the project, the city council also approved a request to the state legislature for a 1-cent sales tax increase.

The purchase includes the 22-mile O-line right-of-way to Davidson and 1.6 acres for a downtown station site.

Both measures passed 10-1, with only Councilman Tariq Bokhari voting against. Those in favor see the acquisition as the beginning of creating a more accessible city.

Wake County Adding 4 New Schools

Wake County schools announced a new enrollment plan that includes the addition of three elementary schools and one high school in the southern part of the county.

The new schools under construction are in Apex, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina, with Apex receiving the new Felton Grove High School.

A few thousand students across 30 existing schools will change schools in the 2025-26 school year.

The district sees the new plan providing long-term stability amid the area’s rapid growth.

TV Dispute Could Disrupt NC State Game

Disney pulled its channels from DirecTV Sunday night amid an ongoing contract dispute, and DirecTV subscribers are still without access to ESPN, FX, Disney Channel, and National Geographic, among others.

It is unclear whether DirecTV customers will need to find another way to watch the top 25 matchup between NC State and Tennessee Saturday.

DirecTV is offering a one-time credit to eligible subscribers for the disruption to Disney-owned content.

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➤ The city of New Bern is partnering with local organizations to host two 9/11 memorial events, a silent parade on September 7 and a wreath-laying event on September 11. (See Details)

➤ Wake County has accepted a grant to supply laptops and internet hotspots that residents can check out from local libraries. (More)

➤ Chapel Hill: UNC is rolling out new safety measures based on the response to last year’s on-campus shooting. (See Details)

➤ Raleigh: The North Carolina Museum of History will close to the public October 7th to undergo major renovations over the next 2-3 years. (More)

➤ Durham: The city has released plans to redevelop the abandoned Northgate Mall, prioritizing affordable housing, retail, and walkability. (See Details)

➤ Randleman residents have reported seven “porch pirate” thefts in the last two weeks, with a suspect stealing packages, some of which contained phones and iPads, off front porches. (More)

➤ The Carolina Panthers have released their depth chart ahead of the team’s Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Notably, first-round pick Xavier Legette is listed as the Panther’s third wide receiver. (See Depth Chart)

➤ NC State is ranked No. 24 on the Week 2 AP Top 25 poll. UNC received four votes but still remains unranked. (More)

➤ Raleigh’s PNC Arena is set to receive $300 million in renovations from 2024-2025. On Tuesday, The Centennial Authority presented its plans for the renovations. (More)

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➤ The City of Durham will vote in November on whether to approve a $200 million bond for parks and recreation, streets, and sidewalks. The bond would finance a new water park, among other improvements. (See Details)

➤ A new work club called Switchyards opens in downtown Asheville this month, offering office spaces and work amenities 24 hours a day. (More)

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➤ The state Court of Appeals reversed a 2022 contempt-of-court conviction for a juror who refused to wear a mask in the Harnett County Courthouse. (See Details)

➤ Currituck County Commissioners voted not to ban the intentional release of balloons outdoors, bucking the trend of balloon-release bans in other counties. (More)

➤ “Breakfast with Friends,” the signature FOX & Friends segment, is coming to the Sandtrap Tavern in Kitty Hawk this Friday. (See Details)

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