Good morning, North Carolina! Here's what you need to know today.

The Big Story

Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham in top 25 areas for bed bugs

Charlotte ranks ninth on Orkin's 2024 list of the top 50 cities with the most bed bugs, based on the pest control company's treatment data tracked from December 2022 to November 2023. Greensboro ranks 18th and the Raleigh-Durham area 24th.

Your Weather Planner

We'll see a mostly clear sky and chilly temperatures as we start today. Freezing temperatures are likely in the mountains, with the rest of the state dropping to the mid- and upper 30s and some low 40s near the coast.

The afternoon looks to be warmer, with some passing clouds in the afternoon, but again, mostly sunny. Look for the temperature to climb into the low and mid-60s everywhere, except for cooler numbers across the Outer Banks and mountain regions.

Friday will feature more clouds and slightly cooler temperatures in the afternoon.

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Around North Carolina

1. N.C. primaries: Early voting begins with contests from president to judges on the ballot

The polls open for early one-stop voting in North Carolina's primary election at 8 a.m. today. Early voting runs until 3 p.m. March 2.

2. DPS introduces interim superintendent, official says aim is to reach pay decision by next week

Durham’s new interim schools superintendent officially met the public in the wake of a pay dispute that has led to employee protests.

3. Respiratory illnesses on the rise in N.C.

Winter is often a season where many people get sick. That’s certainly the case now. Whether it’s a cold, the flu or even COVID-19, respiratory ailments are affecting a lot of people.

Around The Nation

1. One dead, 21 injured in shooting after Kansas City Super Bowl parade

2. Tom Suozzi’s win shrinks the House GOP majority further. Here’s what could be at stake

3. Yes, married people really are happier, study says

Editor's Pick - 'Walls of Wilson' adds fresh color to downtown

When Carrie Nobles, a visual arts teacher at Sallie B. Howard School, started dreaming of walls covered in art a year ago, she wasn’t even sure it was possible to take 8-by-11 works and blow them up to 8-feet tall. Not only is it possible, but she’s now watched it become an incredibly popular reality using student artwork.