Ally Financial CEO to resign and take new job in Charlotte + GOP ‘Trojan horses’ in school board race?

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1. Ally Financial CEO to resign. He’s already got a new job lined up in Charlotte.

After more than eight years as CEO, Jeffrey Brown plans to resign from Ally Financial.

Brown leaves Ally for a new role as president of Hendrick Automotive Group here in Charlotte. Just last week, Ally announced it was laying off about 5% of its employees, citing “a difficult macroenvironment.”

Adam Bell with more on Brown’s resignation.

2. New Catawba chief rejects money deal to break up Two Kings Casino developer

The Catawba Nation’s new chief rejects the cost of a financial deal that would break most ties with a company that’s been instrumental in launching its Two Kings Casino outside of Charlotte.

The tribe’s previous administrations approved the deal that would require the Catawba to pay SkyBoat, LLC a $125 million payout, Chief Brian Harris said. Harris, who was elected chief this summer, says it’s too much money.

Gavin Off has the latest.

3. ‘This is amazing’: Tag along with Muggsy Bogues on museum exhibit of Hornets anniversary

The Charlotte Museum of History’s newest exhibit celebrates a local staple: the Charlotte Hornets.

The new “Hive at 35” exhibit opened yesterday, and Hornets icon Muggsy Bogues was there to take it all in.

Scott Fowler tagged along with Bogues to see his reaction to the exhibit.

4. Democrats say 3 school board candidates are GOP ‘Trojan horses.’ Here are the facets | Opinion

Are there covert Republicans on the ballot for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education in November?

Allegations of hidden loyalties have shaken up a competitive school board race in which 14 candidates are vying for just three seats. Carolina Forward, a progressive policy organization, recently alleged on social media that three of the candidates are secretly affiliated with Mecklenburg Republicans and Moms for Liberty.

Paige Masten lays out the facts.

5. Some more stories to read

• 6 places District 6 candidates differ in Charlotte’s closely watched City Council rematch

• North Carolina lawmakers urge support for Israel, while Congress remains paralyzed

• Predicting rest of Carolina Panthers’ 2023 season: When will Frank Reich win first game?

• Need a passport fast? The rare event in NC where you can apply for one in person

• This Lake Norman community is inundated with gas stations. Could another be on the way?

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