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New bridge built in Polk County after old bridge washed out by Helene
SUMMARY: Despite significant devastation, progress is being made to rebuild and reach those stranded by damaged roads in Polk County. Monica Casey reported from Tryon, noting slight improvements but highlighting ongoing challenges. Major road 176 is partially closed, and drone footage revealed extensive damage, including a washed-out bridge now nearing completion. Access to some areas remains difficult due to downed trees and power poles. Duke Energy is working to restore power, with Buncombe County seeing steady numbers, while Henderson County managed to regain power for about 4,000 customers overnight. In Polk County, however, nearly all of Duke Energy’s 8,600 customers are still without power.
In western North Carolina, some progress is being made to rebuild and to reach people who’ve been cut off for days because of damaged roads.
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Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk • NC Newsline
SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to increase Social Security benefits by eliminating the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO), affecting millions of Americans, particularly public servants. The legislation, costing over $195 billion over ten years, awaits President Biden’s approval. While many senators support these changes, some express concerns about the potential impact on the Social Security trust fund. Current estimates suggest this could advance insolvency by six months, prompting calls for a broader discussion on Social Security’s sustainability. The bill reflects longstanding efforts to rectify perceived inequities in the current system.
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Fuel prices better than national average for 3.3M forecast to travel | North Carolina
SUMMARY: As North Carolinians prepare for holiday travel, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is $2.83, below the national average of $3.05. AAA anticipates 3.5 million residents traveling at least 50 miles from home in the state between December 23 and January 1. While North Carolina’s gasoline prices are better than a month ago, diesel averages $3.41. Among 14 major metro areas, Jacksonville has the lowest unleaded price at $2.72, while Durham-Chapel Hill has the highest at $2.97. North Carolina’s gas taxes, currently 40.4 cents per gallon, fund transportation projects statewide.
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Lawmakers in Congress work to reach a deal to avoid government shutdown
SUMMARY: A government shutdown could occur if Congress doesn’t pass a spending bill by midnight, potentially affecting 3.5 million federal workers, including military personnel, airport security, and air traffic controllers. These workers risk not receiving paychecks this holiday season. A bipartisan bill, supported by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, was voted down by 38 Republicans. The alternative Republican plan, which aimed to suspend the debt ceiling for two years, also failed. The shutdown would delay billions in relief for disaster victims and farmers. Federal workers, including military families, face uncertainty about their pay and future financial stability.
Republican congressional leaders Thursday night failed to pass a revamped plan to avoid a government shutdown looming Friday night — and to satisfy President-elect Donald Trump’s explosive demand that the debt limit be raised, or eliminated, at the same time.
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