Good evening, North Carolina. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
A dry and warm stretch of weather started on Wednesday and will continue for the rest of the week.
Expect a mostly clear night and cooler temperatures overnight for most spots across the state. Temperatures will drop into the low and mid-50s in the mountains, upper 50s to low 60s across the Piedmont, but stay in the upper 60s and low 70s east of I-95.
Thursday afternoon, expect lots of sunshine, lower humidity, but temperatures that are either at or just above average. The only place that will have to put up with the humidity will be the coast. Everyone else will enjoy dry air and no rain chances. We'll see upper 80s to low 90s across most of the state, except for the higher elevations that sit in the low 80s.
More of the same is on the way for Friday as warm temperatures and dry weather rule the forecast.
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Tomorrow's Forecast
1. One in critical condition after police shooting in mall near Charlotte
One person is in critical condition after exchanging gunfire with police inside Concord Mills mall. Three male suspects led police on a foot chase through the mall before one pulled out a gun and fired at the officers. Police did not identify the three suspects or give their ages.
2. State health director says monkeypox is spreading but not as transmissible as COVID-19
The state health director says monkeypox cases are increasing, but that the virus is not as transmissible as the Coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is working with local health departments and community partners to identify and respond to every case. School district leaders across the state say their staff is prepared to react if there is a possible outbreak of monkeypox.
The 2024 election in North Carolina will determine the first new governor in eight years. Two statewide elected officials have been expected to run for more than a year now: Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. There could be other candidates.
4. Healing Farm supports physical and mental health of veterans
At the Veterans Healing Farm, veterans are growing and donating produce and flowers to support other veterans. The healing farm also hosts workshops to help educate members about suicide prevention. Michael Morano spends most of his time on the farm at the apiary, where a team of six veterans work with bees.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- The Wake Forest football team opens its season at home against VMI at 7:30 p.m. at Truist Field
- Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Durham to address commitment to lowering health care costs
- Trump hearing for Special Master to oversee FBI search of his Florida home
- CDC to vote on updated COVID-19 boosters
- President Biden to give primetime speech in Pennsylvania
- Unemployment Weekly Claims Report
- H2O Summit opens
In Case You Missed It
Union County Animal Shelter sees increase in animals
The Union County Animal Shelter says a higher number of animals than usual came in during June and July. Local rescue says shelters across the region are dealing with high capacity, crowding issues. An animal foster parent says the community needs to step up to help get animal issues under control.
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