SUMMARY: On Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in North Carolina, focusing her message on “middle class” and “working people,” avoiding direct appeals to specific racial or gender groups. This came days after former President Obama spoke controversially about Black male voters’ support for her campaign. Harris emphasized the importance of voting and reproductive freedom, and participated in hurricane relief efforts. With Election Day approaching, polling shows a tight race, particularly in North Carolina, a key battleground. Harris criticized former President Trump, framing her campaign as a continuation of Biden’s agenda while acknowledging the challenges ahead.

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SUMMARY: In September, North Carolina’s sports wagering revenue surged, generating $12.6 million in tax proceeds, a 107.6% increase from August. This marked the second-highest month since legal sports betting began. Total betting exceeded $575 million, with payouts over $501 million. Gross revenue is taxed at 18%, benefiting various programs, including $2 million for gambling addiction treatment, $1 million for youth sports, and funds for public collegiate athletic departments. Approximately 20% of proceeds goes to these colleges, 30% to attract major events, and 50% to the state‘s General Fund, with daily earnings averaging $371,621.

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SUMMARY: North Carolina agriculture leaders are urging farmers to conduct soil assessments following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina. The state‘s Agriculture Department highlighted the need for careful soil and crop management, advising farmers to check fields for lost topsoil due to erosion and to clear debris. They noted that new soil deposited by floodwaters might vary in nutrient quality and could also be contaminated, complicating assessments. Soil testing is essential, especially for deposits exceeding 4 inches. Additionally, there are no regulations on topsoil quality in the state, emphasizing the importance of testing any replacements.

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