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States had a big decision to make in 1933 when the U.S. ended Prohibition: How would liquor be sold?

Profit from liquor sales at North Carolina’s government-run alcoholic beverage control stores has more than tripled in the past 10 years. There are few rules that guide how that money

North Carolina's 171 alcoholic beverage control boards are run by general managers and appointed board members. Their salaries range across the state, reaching as high as $217,000.

Book challenges can come from community members, parents or activists. In western North Carolina, some school boards saw those challenges come from school board candidates and school board members themselves.

A man found dead in the water at Lake James Friday night was identified on Saturday.

There will be no school in Burke County Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after Tropical Storm Helene through significant damage to the county.

“We will continue to keep everyone informed as we navigate the coming days,” the school system said. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our employees and students during this challenging time. The strength of our organization has always been our people, and our commitment to you remains unwavering. Please continue to keep our county, its residence, our students and staff in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this historic event.”

McDowell County is opening distribution centers for food and water as well as a third shelter on Sunday.

For parents of Old Fort Elementary students, the school system is holding two community meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The first is at 4 p.m. and second at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held at Greenlee Baptist Church, 5967 U.S. Hwy. 70, Old Fort.

The man used a fake name and asked for information from school employees, the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said.