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One day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports, the NCAA said Thursday it is changing its student-athlete participation policy. Only athletes who are female at birth are eligible to compete in women’s sports.
Transgender student-athletes who are male at birth are allowed to practice with women’s teams and to receive medical care while practicing, the policy says.

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Friday looks mild and quiet, except for a chance of a few showers along the coast.

Most of the weekend looks dry, but a cold front will bring shower chances Saturday night into Sunday morning for some areas. The workweek gets off to a chilly start.

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Around North Carolina

1. Town of Lake Lure asking state for help to access Chimney Rock State Park

The town of Lake Lure is urging the state to help with a new plan to open Lago Vista Road, a back access road behind the Lake Lure Inn, and build a new entrance to Chimney Rock State Park. 

2. State investigating PowerSchool hack that affected 4 million in N.C.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said the state is investigating last year’s PowerSchool data breach. A hacker gained access to sensitive information to PowerSchool in December.

3. Senior living worker accused of groping, taking photos of residents in N.C.

An employee at a senior living facility faces charges after she inappropriately touched a patient's breast and exchanged nude photos of unknowing residents, the Davie County Sheriff's Office said.

Around The Nation

1. Democratic attorneys general challenging Musk's staff access to Americans' sensitive personal data

2. 2nd federal judge in 2 days blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

3. Honeywell, one of the few remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Editor's Pick - Boy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting America

A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what will now be called Scouting America, a welcoming sign as the organization tries to move past scandal and bankruptcy. The group will continue leaning into a broad message of inclusivity as it celebrates its 115th birthday Saturday, president and CEO Roger Krone said. He acknowledged some backlash to the rebrand after it was announced last year but described the overall response as a positive one that generated wider interest.