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 cold front will continue to slowly push eastward through eastern North Carolina and offshore later tonight.
A shower can't be ruled out along the coast this evening, otherwise expect dry conditions for the rest of the state through the week.
Very comfortable air is moving in behind the front with humidity levels dropping.
It will take a bit longer for the coast to feel the drier air, but eventually it will. Keep in mind a high risk for rip currents remains along the Outer Banks with lower risk elsewhere.
The theme for the week will be clear nights and sunny days. Temperatures will be nearly ideal for outdoor activities with lows in the 40s and 50s in the mountains with 50s and 60s farther east. Highs will climb in the 70s and 80s. Enjoy it!
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Tomorrow's Forecast
1. Sen. Lindsey Graham introduces 15-week nationwide abortion ban
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a 15-week nationwide abortion ban on Tuesday, which contains exceptions for rape, incest or if the procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother. The bill has very little chance of becoming law in the Democrat-controlled Senate; even if it were to overcome the filibuster and pass both chambers, it would likely be vetoed by President Joe Biden.
2. SBI investigating Charlotte City Council member’s business ties
James "Smuggie" Mitchell was elected to an at-large seat on the city council this year. He previously served on the city council for two decades before resigning in 2021 to take a job as president of R.J. Leeper Construction. Mitchell has since left that position.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, according to the city’s website. Settlers in Charlotte wanted to honor the queen’s husband, King George III, the ruler of Great Britain and Ireland, and persuade the colonial N.C. General Assembly to build the county’s courthouse there to serve as a hub for visitors.
4. Sharing the road with farm equipment as harvesting season picks up
Driving a tractor on the road is legal but often highly stressful for farmers. Most farm equipment doesn't go faster than 35 mph at top speed. There are more than 200 vehicle-equipment accidents each year in North Carolina.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- President Biden attends Automobili-D exposition and NAIAS Industry Tech Days in Detroit
- Court hearing for former police officer charged with depriving Breonna Taylor's civil rights
- Health agency chiefs testify at Senate HELP Committee hearing on the monkeypox response
- EU Court rules on Google challenge to $4.8 billion fine
- National Virginia Day
In Case You Missed It
'People are hungry for an opportunity': Siler City mayor happy about Wolfspeed coming
North Carolina-based semiconductor company Wolfspeed is building a $5 billion manufacturing plant in Chatham County. It will produce silicon carbide wafers, which are emerging as a favored part of renewable energy products. Wolfspeed is expected to create 1,800 jobs by the end of 2030. Siler City Mayor Chip Price says the investment will bring more people and investments downtown.
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