The banking industry has welcomed looser regulations put in place since President Donald Trump returned to office last year. But some unwelcome changes for businesses could be in store depending on the outcome of next week’s election. A top lobbyist for Charlotte-based Bank of America recently outlined what could happen if Democrats win control of at least one chamber of Congress. For more, Ashley Fahey of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our BizWorthy segment.

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North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents are investigating an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County.

The question is on the ballot in Bladen, Dare and Columbus counties, as well as Hoke, Sampson and Currituck. Guilford County is the only urban community with a sales tax referendum this election.

Michael Whatley is crisscrossing North Carolina in the final days before the midterms, with help from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Every October, there’s a unique annual Appalachian tradition that predicts winter weather. WFDD’s Reyna Drake recently traveled to the High Country to get the forecast.

A North Wilkesboro man is facing multiple charges after an explosion and fire at an alleged illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County.State Alcohol Law Enforcement agents said 69-year-old Billy Ray Anderson was charged after investigators responded Monday to a fire connected to a non-taxpaid liquor operation.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing felony charges following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said 36-year-old Quinto Owens was arrested Tuesday after officers received a report Sunday involving physical contact with a juvenile during a school event.Owens worked at Garinger High School.