# Trump Visits Gastonia as NC Faces Changes | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-09-12T07:41:43+00:00
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Trump heads to Gastonia to rally behind local GOP Senate hopeful Michael Whatley, while North Carolina’s DMV resumes issuing CDLs to non-citizens — though federal rules are tightening access. Raleigh plans a major Nash Square upgrade with more seating and pedestrian space, and North Carolina braces for a potentially record-breaking El Niño winter. Meanwhile, Durham’s beloved Lula & Sadie’s is closing its doors after six years but will keep serving up Southern favorites via catering. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45651713819d508a

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