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The Big Story

"It's a National Disgrace": N.C.'s Elected Leaders React to Violence at Capitol

After a chaotic day at the U.S. Capitol, North Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the violence.

Sen. Thom Tillis tweeted condemnation Wednesday as the mob attacked the Capitol Building and clashed with police.

Seven House Republicans from North Carolina said they would object to certifying Biden's win, including Cawthorn, Virginia Foxx, Dan Bishop, and Greg Murphy, but many of them also tweeted condemning the violence and unrest at the Capitol.

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We'll start our day mostly sunny and chilly with clouds building by the afternoon. Daytime highs will be below average. Precipitation chances go up on Friday.

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Around North Carolina

1. Curfew Extended as North Carolina Coronavirus Deaths Top 7,000

On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper extended the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for three more weeks. He extended the statewide curfew, mask mandate and other coronavirus measures until January 29.

2. Storm System to Bring Snow and Rain to N.C. by Friday

Parts of North Carolina are preparing for snow by Friday. The rain or snow line through Friday will likely fall somewhere over the Piedmont, making for a trickier forecast for locations near Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh.  

3. North Carolina Parks and Recreation Departments Make Inclusive Play a Priority

One of the latest and largest efforts is in Greensboro with the Up in the AIR playground at Keeley Park, which provides access for kids with and without disabilities and educates people about the barriers.

Around The Nation

1. Ossoff, Warnock Win Georgia Runoff Elections, Flip Senate to Democrats

2. U.S. Capitol Put On Lockdown As Pro-Trump Protestors Storm Capitol Building

3. Justice Department Says It’s Been Affected by Russian Hack

Editor's Pick - One of the Snowier Months of the Year is Upon Us

A new year, a new month, and it's winter across the Piedmont and mountain zones of North Carolina. Naturally, we do tend to think about snow and how much we may, or may not, see this month. Check out some of the notable record-setting dates and snow amounts seen across these areas.