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The Big Story

In the middle of the small North Carolina town of Edenton, a statue stands high above the square. The disagreement begins with how to refer to it. Some would call it a memorial, others would call it a monument.
No matter what it's called, since the death of George Floyd, another question has loomed: what should be done with it?
Every week, Edenton’s picturesque waterfront plays host to an extension of a longstanding battle fought in America communities for more than a century.

Your Weather Planner

More widespread rain will then move in through mid to late morning Tuesday and fully soak eastern North Carolina for the rest of the day. 

An isolated severe storm cannot be ruled out, mainly for southeastern North Carolina.

Temperatures will get warmer for the rest of the week. The chance for scattered storms will be possible each day, but overall rain chances will decrease by the end of the week.

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Around North Carolina

1. N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences 'Butterfly Room' reopens

A Southern two-toed sloth, ornate wood turtles and hundreds of butterflies are featured in the Living Conservatory at the Raleigh museum. The seasonal exhibit is always a crowd favorite. The “Butterfly Room” sees, on average, about 1,200 visitors a day.

2. Under fire, CMPD chief to retire

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year, he announced on social media. He has been with the department since 1992. Jennings has faced criticism in recent months, including over a six-figure settlement from the city after a former city council member sent threatening messages to the chief. 

3. Raleigh police publicly release video from deadly October crash

The Raleigh Police Department on Friday evening publicly released videos related to a fatal October crash that prompted an investigation into State Highway Patrol troopers’ response. Tyrone Mason, 31, died in the single-car wreck about 2:30 a.m. Oct. 7 on Capital Boulevard near Wake Forest Road in Raleigh.

Around The Nation

1. Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard

2. Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smartphones as his trade war intensifies

3. Billy Joel diagnosed with brain condition, cancels tour dates

Editor's Pick - 'Everything was taken': Local beekeepers rebuild after Helene

The state of North Carolina is said to be home to more hobbyist beekeepers than any other state in the country. The state's beekeeping association has more than 4,000 members, more than states like California and Texas. Although pesticides and mites have threatened the honey bee population in recent decades, Helene made a direct hit on some local beekeepers in the North Carolina mountains last fall.