Suárez Wins Charlotte Coca-Cola 600

Daniel Suárez surged to victory in the weather-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday night. The Spire Motorsports driver led just 17 laps but capitalized on strategic pitting during a caution to secure his third career win.

Denny Hamlin finished second, Christopher Bell third, Tyler Reddick fourth, and defending Cup champ Kyle Larson rounded out the top five.

The race served as a heartfelt tribute to two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who passed away earlier in the week. Busch’s family, including wife Samantha and son Brexton, joined drivers and officials for a moving pre-race ceremony at the track.

Austin Hill substituted for Busch, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. The team retired the No. 8 Chevrolet in Busch’s honor, and will hold it for his 11-year-old son Brexton.

Katherine Legge completed her historic Double attempt, finishing 31st in the NASCAR race after crashing early at the Indianapolis 500.

NCSU-ECU Launch Program for Preschoolers

Researchers from North Carolina State University and East Carolina University have launched More PEAS Please!, an innovative program that integrates food and gardening into preschool science lessons.

PEAS, or Preschool Education in Applied Sciences, helps young children explore concepts like plant growth, changes in food, and scientific thinking through hands-on activities with fruits and vegetables.

In a yearlong study at North Carolina Head Start centers, preschoolers in the program showed significantly greater gains in science knowledge and vocabulary compared to those receiving standard lessons.

The initiative not only builds early academic skills but also fosters positive, pressure-free experiences with healthy foods. By encouraging curiosity over consumption, it aims to spark lifelong interest in science and nutrition.

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➤ Triangle: Multiple Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the Triangle today, including events in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, and Knightdale to honor fallen military heroes. (See Events)

➤ Raleigh: Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice—including the overtime winner 3:29 into extra time—to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final Saturday night at Lenovo Center. The series is now tied 1-1, with Game 3 heading to Montreal. (More)

➤ Outer Banks: Beach hazard warnings are in effect through Memorial Day as rip currents reach dangerous levels. The National Weather Service urges swimmers to stay close to lifeguards on both the Northern and Southern Outer Banks. (More)

➤ North Carolina: NASCAR’s Kyle Busch and wife Samantha’s Bundle of Joy Fund has quietly helped more than 100 babies enter the world, funding IVF treatments for families who had nearly given up hope. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Krispy Kreme has reached a $1.6 million class-action settlement over a 2024 data breach, allowing affected employees to claim up to $3,500 for documented losses or about $75 cash, with a June 22 deadline. (More)

➤ Raleigh: The former attorney of Gwendolyn White—the 57-year-old accused of shooting two lawyers outside the Wake County Courthouse on Friday—says her client had significant mental health issues for years and is calling for more resources. (More)

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