4 Days of Triple-Digit Temps Start Today

A high-pressure system lingering over the eastern U.S. will create four straight days of triple-digit temperatures in parts of central North Carolina starting today.

Temperatures haven’t been this high in the Triangle since July 2012. The heat index—which measures how hot it feels when humidity is factored in—is expected to range between 102 and 110 degrees.

The Triad will also get scorched, with heat index values reaching up to 104 degrees.

Doctors advise staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors when possible, wearing lightweight clothing, working outside early in the day, keeping pets’ water bowls filled, and avoiding afternoon pet walks. Those most at risk of heat-related illnesses include young children, older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women.

NC Politicians Respond to ‘Midnight Hammer’

North Carolina politicians responded quickly to President Trump’s airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday evening, dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer.”

Both of the state’s U.S. senators praised the strike, with Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., saying it was a “decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear program,” and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., calling it “the right decision.”

Several U.S. representatives from North Carolina also weighed in. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., posted that “a nuclear-armed Iran poses a dire threat” not only to the United States but also to Israel and the entire international community.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., thanked Trump, cautioned Iran against retaliation, and said, “America leads with resolve, and the world is safer when we do.”

As of Sunday afternoon, Gov. Josh Stein had not released a statement about the strike.

I-40 Rockslide Cleanup May Take 2 Weeks

Repairs to I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina border, which remains closed in both directions due to a rockslide and flooding at mile marker 450, could cost $500,000 and take at least two weeks, while crews clear debris and assess slope stability.

Heavy rain triggered the rockslide in the same area that was damaged during Hurricane Helene. Tennessee transportation officials say the damage “is not as extensive,” and no injuries have been reported.

North Carolina troopers are intensifying patrols along the state’s section of the interstate to prevent truckers from sidestepping the recommended detour via I-81 North to I-26 East after some followed GPS routes through rural Madison County on winding roads not recommended for large trucks.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Josh Stein announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority approved nearly $3 million in grants for nine communities, aiming to create jobs and attract over $52 million in additional public and private investments. (More)

➤ NC Rivers: Eleven river sites failed water quality tests last week due to high E. coli bacteria levels. Impacted areas include six Neuse River sites and five Tar-Pamlico watershed sites. (See Details)

➤ Pineville: Philip Andrew Douglass, 42, who is charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material while employed as a Homeland Security officer, appeared in federal court Friday and was released on bond with electronic monitoring. (More)

➤ Charlotte Douglas International Airport will receive a $21.5 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Improvement Program to build a new 10,000-foot runway. The construction timeline has not been announced. (More)

➤ High Point businesswoman Ava Vann, who traveled to Israel for a wedding, safely returned home after taking cover in an Israeli bomb shelter during Iranian missile attacks. (More)

➤ Blue Ridge Parkway: The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation secured a three-year, $750,000 grant from Dogwood Health Trust to implement the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, which coordinates tourism and economic development strategies for parkway communities. (More)

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➤ Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium hosted a FIFA Club World Cup group stage match between Spain’s Real Madrid and Mexico’s Pachuca on Sunday. (See Score)

➤ Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard says he would be thrilled to represent his home country of Canada in flag football in the 2028 Summer Olympics. (More)

➤ The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a four-year, $6.8 million contract with depth forward Eric Robinson. (More)

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➤ The state’s new Transportation Commerce Tax takes effect July 1, adding 1.5% to Uber, Lyft, and taxi fares, with revenue going into the state highway fund. A 1% rate applies when shared ride services transport riders who don’t know each other. (More)

➤ Liquidia Technologies will lease a 70,131-square-foot space for a biopharm manufacturing facility at Pathway Triangle, a new life sciences hub less than 5 miles from its Morrisville headquarters. (More)

➤ Darden Restaurants may close Bahama Breeze, a Caribbean-themed chain with locations in Raleigh and Fayetteville, due to declining sales and a shift toward stronger-performing brands. (More and See Locations)

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➤ The 2025 DPAC Rising Star Awards Best Actor and Best Actress winners, Josiah Jennings from Hillside High School and Carmen Sophia Dubon from Weaver Academy, will represent North Carolina tonight at the Jimmy Awards in New York City. (More)

➤ Two false crawls—when a sea turtle returns to the water without laying eggs due to a disturbance or obstacle—have been reported at Atlantic Beach. Officials urge the public to keep lights off and stay out of a nesting turtle’s path to prevent additional false crawls. (See Guidance)

➤ The 43rd Heroes Convention took place at the Charlotte Convention Center over the weekend, with attendees noting that increasing representation of women in the hero and comic industry has inspired more female participation. (More)

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