Flash Flooding in Sanford County

Emergency crews responded to around 20 calls, including several people whose cars had slid off the road due to the flooding. Some businesses were also impacted, including a mechanic who was rescued by boat in his auto shop.

All the streets that had closed due to flooding have been reopened, though officials warn of standing water and downed power lines. More storms are moving into the area today, prompting Sanford officials to maintain a Level 2 risk out of 5 for further severe weather.

Drone Delivery Coming to Charlotte

Walmart announced that it’s expanding its drone delivery service to five cities, including Charlotte.

Through the drone company Wing, shoppers can shop for thousands of products and expect delivery within 30 minutes or less. The drone can move at speeds of up to 65 mph and can drop deliveries exactly where requested.

Though the cost for the service is unclear, customers can expect delivery from participating stores within a six mile radius.

The service is said to be starting in about a year.

Chimney Rock Announces Reopening

Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen on June 27, according to state officials, exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene’s impact. 

The park had been closed after bridges in the area, as well as the park entrance bridge had been washed out by the storm. The only current open access is Rumbling Bald, a popular rock-climbing spot.

Prior to the hurricane, the park drew crowds of up to 300,000 in 2021.

Park hours will be announced soon, and capacity will be limited. A ticketing reservation system is set to start up one week before the park’s reopening.

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➤ Statewide: The Senate Health Committee unanimously passed House Bill 612, a bill that would address problems with social services, parental custody, and foster care. (More)

➤ Statewide: The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has received reports of fake health inspectors trying to gain access to restaurants for social media content. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Power Bill Reduction Act, which would repeal the state’s 70% carbon reduction goal, advances to the House with supporters claiming it boosts manufacturing and cuts electricity costs by $15 billion. (More)

➤ Fayetteville: Alpek will close one of its two North Carolina factories, cutting 180 jobs in what the Mexico-based company called a strategic decision. (More)

➤ Catawba County: Police have charged eight people in the June 1 mass shooting that killed one and injured 11, including Ke’andre Mack, Toland Huff Jr., and Zachary Bates, for attempted murder. (More)

➤ Greensboro: Officials will close Spring Garden Street between West Wendover Avenue and West Market Street on Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for repairs after a Friday water main break. (More)

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➤ UNC baseball played the first of their three-game series against Arizona yesterday afternoon, beating the Wildcats handily. They play again today with a chance to seal their spot in the next round. (More)

➤ Some of the world’s best fishermen will be in Morehead City this weekend, competing in the 67th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin fishing tournament. (More)

➤ Incoming Duke freshman Emilee Skinner was selected to try out for USA Basketball’s U19 National Team this summer. If she makes the final 12-person roster, she’ll compete in July’s U19 World Cup. (More)

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➤ Chatham County health officials warn ticks are active in warm weather and advise wearing protective clothing or repellent in wooded areas and removing ticks immediately. (More)

➤Asheboro police praised two Good Samaritans after a Monday crash—one translated for non-English-speaking victims, and the other, a nurse, cared for a baby at the scene. (More)

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