Good morning, North Carolina! Here's what you need to know today.
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Today should be pretty dry across the state. The mountains and the coast may see a stray shower or two. The majority of high school football games should be dry.
The weekend is looking soggy. Periods of rain are in the forecast for most of the state, but there will be some lulls.
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1. 'A global force for good': N.C. leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth's death
After Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled the United Kingdom for more than 70 years, died Thursday, news quickly spread around the globe, and many N.C. politicians and others shared their condolences for the royal family.
2. Crews prepare for N.C. Folk Festival this weekend
More than 150,000 visitors are expected this weekend as the North Carolina Folk Festival returns to downtown Greensboro. The event begins today and runs through Sunday.
3. Dangerous rip currents expected at N.C. beaches the next few days
If you're spending this week or the upcoming weekend at the beach, you may want to stay out of the water. Swells from Hurricane Earl are reaching the North Carolina coast, creating a high risk for rip currents at many beaches.
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