WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1950, WBTV Charlotte aired its first live program: the UNC-Notre Dame football game in South Bend, which UNC lost 14-7.

Today, we’re pumping the brakes on a lawsuit alleging contaminated gasoline was delivered to at least 130 North Carolina stations. All this and more in Top Stories.

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Today’s sponsor, Green Coffee Company, is expanding its Juan Valdez coffee brand across major U.S. and Canadian retailers after growing revenue 26X in four years and surpassing its 3,000-store distribution goal.

Lawsuit Alleges Tainted Gas Sales

Two North Carolina residents allege in a federal lawsuit that Quality Oil Company and affiliate Reliable Tank Line mixed contaminated fuel into clean gasoline loads and delivered the mixture to at least 130 stations for at least a decade.

The complaint says the fuel was blended without first testing what was in it. The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status for customers who bought Quality Oil fuel during the four years before the case was filed on May 29, 2025.

The companies called the allegations meritless and said in an August court filing that their fuel delivery and sales practices comply with North Carolina law.

Police Search Home for Possible Remains

Long View police and State Bureau of Investigation agents searched a home Tuesday after receiving a tip that human remains might be buried beneath the residence.

Court documents said the tip alleged that a former resident buried two bodies beneath a bedroom approximately 18 years ago and covered them with lime. Investigators used a cadaver dog and removed HVAC ductwork to reach the crawl space.

Authorities have not announced whether anything was found. Police said the investigation remains active and there was no known threat to the public.

Daimler Opens Ballantyne Headquarters

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA opened Tuesday its new $7.8 million North American headquarters in Charlotte’s Ballantyne area. Around 350 employees will work there.

The 60,000-square-foot office consolidates regional operations and serves customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Officials originally said the relocation would account for 276 Charlotte positions, including 193 newly created jobs and 83 transfers. The state-supported project is housed in the Boyle Building at 13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place.

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A Bullseye for This Colombian Coffee Icon

30M+ guests shop at Target every week. That’s 1.5 billion visits per year. Green Coffee Company is perfectly positioned to capture these consumers by growing their presence from 55 to 300+ Target stores after introducing the iconic Juan Valdez coffee brand to store shelves.

And until tonight, you can own a piece of it at $1.10/share.

They hold the exclusive rights to this beloved Colombian coffee brand across the US and Canada, and it’s flying off Target shelves so fast that many locations ran out in a single week. And GCC didn’t stop there.

Other customers include Kroger, Walgreens, and wholesale food giant Goya Foods. Now, they’ve just announced their entrance into Canada’s coffee market through Maxi and No Frills, two major banners under Loblaws, the country’s biggest food retailer.

After achieving 26X revenue growth in four years and already hitting their 3,000-location goal this year, GCC is scaling quickly. Final call to invest at $1.10/share before the share price changes after tonight, 9/30.

➤ Statewide: State health officials said about 14,000 refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian entrants will lose comprehensive Medicaid coverage Oct. 1 under new federal eligibility rules. Children under 19, pregnant women, new mothers, and green-card holders are among those who may remain eligible. (See Changes)

➤ Also Statewide: FEMA awarded North Carolina more than $21 million for 29 projects intended to speed disaster recovery and reduce the risk of future damage. The funding included bridge repairs, flood mitigation, and other recovery work. (See Projects)

➤ And again Statewide: The North Carolina Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday over whether Prisha Mosley could revive malpractice and fraud claims against health care providers involved in her gender transition as a teenager. Mosley argued that a 2025 state law extending the filing deadline allowed her previously dismissed case to proceed. (See Appeal)

➤ And once more Statewide: North Carolina’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education unanimously approved recommendations addressing early literacy and teacher pay. The plan called for the state to adopt and fund up to three K-3 reading curricula by May 2028 and establish a 2028 teacher-pay target. (See Plan)

➤ Charlotte: Realtor and NASCAR team owner Heather Gibbs listed her renovated Myers Park estate for $7.25 million. The 1.3-acre property on Hermitage Road includes a pool, basketball and pickleball court, batting cage, and putting green. (See Listing)

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➤ No. 5 Duke field hockey earned its fifth straight victory Sunday, beating Boston College 1-0 in Durham. Callie Rogers scored her third goal of the season, while the Blue Devils outshot the Eagles 16-4 and improved to 7-2 overall and 3-0 in ACC play. (See Win)

➤ Raleigh-based McAdams acquired Sports Design Group, a McKinney, Texas-based athletic facility design practice with experience involving approximately 250 synthetic turf fields and 125 natural grass fields. Its portfolio included projects associated with the Dallas Cowboys, Notre Dame, and Minnesota Twins. (See Deal)

➤ UNC soccer forward Bella Devey was named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after scoring twice, 26 seconds apart, in the Tar Heels’ 3-1 road win over No. 16 Virginia. Her second goal was the game-winner, her fourth of the season. (See Honor)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NHL | WNBA | Soccer

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➤ AT&T signed a multiyear agreement worth more than $3 billion for Corning fiber and cable. Corning said the deal supports its expanding North Carolina manufacturing operations, which have created hundreds of jobs. (See Deal)

➤ Charlotte granted historic-landmark status to 301 South Tryon, helping advance a planned $250 million conversion of the former bank tower into apartments, hotel rooms, offices, and retail space. (See Project)

➤ Trammell Crow and a Japanese investor group broke ground on the 233,335-square-foot Caldwell Commerce Center in Charlotte. The two-building industrial park is expected to open in July 2027. (See Plans)

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Colombia’s Most Prized Coffee Beans are Coming to America

70% of Americans prefer Colombian coffee. After six decades of dominating Colombia’s coffee scene, the world-renowned brand Juan Valdez is relaunching into the $100B US coffee market.

None of it would be possible without Green Coffee Company (GCC), which holds the exclusive distribution rights to Juan Valdez across the U.S. and Canada.

Juan Valdez pioneered the single-origin coffee category in the U.S., at one point garnering more brand recognition than Nike. Once GCC introduced it to American shelves, its presence grew 445% in Target locations, driven by consumer demand alone.

After beating its 3,000-store goal for the year early, GCC has hundreds more in the pipeline. Final call to invest at $1.10/share before the share price changes after tonight.

This is a paid advertisement for Green Coffee Company Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.greencoffeecompany.com

➤ The Children’s Museum of Wilmington will celebrate its 29th anniversary Oct. 10 with extended play hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Birthday activities will focus on STEM, art, and literacy, alongside the museum’s regular exhibits. (Join Celebration)

➤ N.C. A&T alumnus Terrence J will serve as grand marshal of the university’s 100th homecoming parade Oct. 31. The actor, producer, and television host graduated from A&T in 2004 with a degree in broadcast journalism. (See Parade)

➤ A classroom on wheels will bring hands-on financial literacy lessons to about 5,000 Triad students annually beginning in the 2027-28 school year. Backed by a $200,000 donation and a new truck from Truliant Federal Credit Union and Toyota, the mobile unit will teach budgeting, saving, interest, and career planning through real-world simulations. (See Classroom)

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