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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

Don't leave home without your umbrella or rain jacket. Today will be wetter than yesterday.

As widespread rain settles into central North Carolina through the day, our afternoon temperatures will again be well below normal for late May.

Much of tomorrow should end up dry, but scattered afternoon storms are now expected for Thursday and Friday. Some of those storms, especially Friday, could be strong.

Get the full forecast of areas around the state:
Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains


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Around North Carolina

1. FEMA denies Stein's request for help in Helene recovery program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied the state's request for reimbursement on a Helene recovery program, according to a statement from Gov. Josh Stein. The program would fully reimburse the state for costs associated with removing debris that the storm left behind.

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. Firefighters from Mexico train in the Triad

This week 21 firefighters drove more than 1,500 miles from Mexico to get training at Guilford Technical Community College. The school held an international fire pump operations training designed to provide firefighters guidance on how to perform tasks and help them get supplies they need to be more effective.

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.