Black Friday weekend slows down as allure fades
Black Friday fatigue hits as early discounts and online shopping curb in-store traffic. NRF reports 133.7 million shoppers over four days, down 5.2 percent from last year, with weekend spending seen falling about 11 percent to 50.9 billion amid cautious, price conscious behavior and rising smartphone price checks.
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Drones business owner faces regulatory hurdles
Michael Morton started Aerial Photography and Video 4 You this summer at 925 Crowders Woods Drive Gastonia to help businesses market through drone imagery. He worries FAA rules, a 400 foot ceiling and a $6000 commercial license, could derail his venture, urging regulators to recognize legitimate commercial opportunities while stressing safe operation.
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New laws give defendants right to judge trial in most crimes
A November constitutional amendment lets defendants request judge trials in all criminal cases except first degree murder when prosecutors seek the death penalty. supporters from Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties say it saves time and money while DA Locke Bell opposes. Gaston judges split on the approach with one favoring twelve jurors and the other noting limits to judge trials. most agree a jury is better for high stakes cases.
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