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The Democratic National Convention started Monday with President Joe Biden, the Democratic stalwart and standard-bearer, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris in a night filled with adulations for his leadership.
Harris also made a surprise appearance on night one that featured other speakers like Hillary Clinton, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr.

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A welcomed taste of fall arrives for the entire state on Tuesday with lower humidity and cooler temperatures. 

Tuesday will be the first of many days this week that will get you thinking about pumpkin spice and football season as humidity continues to drop and temperatures stay below average. Tuesday afternoon will see highs in the low to mid-80s in the Piedmont, upper 70s near the coast and in the mountains and foothills and some 60s in the higher elevations. 

More cool mornings and comfortably mild afternoons are in store for us through the rest of the week with not a hint of rain in the forecast.

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Around North Carolina

1. Trump to stop in N.C. Wednesday on nationwide campaign tour

As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump will be making several campaign stops across the country. On Wednesday, the former president will make his second stop in North Carolina in just eight days. 

2. Woman accused of aiding an escaped prisoner appears in North Carolina court

The woman accused of helping escaped prisoner Ramone Alston evade police appeared in court. Jacobia Crisp was charged with aiding and abetting a fugitive and harboring an escapee. Local outlets say she could face more than five years in prison.

3. 'Doing everything we can': HBCU launching campaign to close financial gaps for 300 students

On Aug. 26, Johnson C. Smith University is kicking off the Back to Beatties Ford Road emergency aid campaign. The fundraiser aims to raise at least $250,000 for 300 students who must be financially cleared by Aug. 30.

Around The Nation

1. House GOP releases impeachment report on President Biden

2. Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

3. George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress

Editor's Pick - Winston-Salem Open a warm-up for next week's U.S. Open

The Winston-Salem Open is taking place through Saturday at Wake Forest University. It is the last stop on the ATP Tour prior to the U.S. Open. Top players from around the world compete in the tennis tournament, including Olympic medalists.