Saturday, July 19, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1779, the North Carolina Brigade, which included the 1st North Carolina Regiment, was reassigned to the Highlands Department and then, on Nov. 11, 1779, to the Southern Department. All regiments then marched to Charleston, South Carolina.

A little lost piglet named Lily found her forever home. See the Around North Carolina section to learn how this sweet story unfolded.

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Stein Surveys Chantal Damage

Gov. Josh Stein met with Chapel Hill leaders and business owners Friday to survey Tropical Storm Chantal damage, visiting hard-hit areas including Eastgate and Camelot Village.

The visit comes after Stein declared a state of emergency for 13 counties, allowing government officials to take further steps in storm recovery, which could include federal aid.

Town leaders in Chapel Hill say that the storm caused over $26 million in damage, including $17 million to Eastgate and over $5 million to local parks and trails. Camelot Village also experienced over $3 million in damage.

Price Gouging Laws Take Effect

Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced the state’s price gouging law is now in effect to protect those impacted by the devastation of Chantal.

The announcement came Thursday after Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency in 13 counties—the price gouging law automatically activates with such a declaration. The laws are meant to dissuade businesses from raising prices arbitrarily to maximize profit, though it doesn’t mean businesses aren’t able to raise prices to offset rising costs.

North Carolinians who suspect price gouging can report it to the state Department of Justice on their website or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. The price-gouging laws will be in effect for thirty days.

Around NC This Weekend

There’s plenty to do around the state this weekend and into next week, from food festivals and Christmas in July celebrations to top-tier bands and comedians.

Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week runs through next Sunday, offering three-course prix fixe meals from over 125 local restaurants, with prices ranging from $30 to $50 per person.

Cyclists of all ages can join the Sleigh Ride in Asheboro, an annual event benefiting Operation Sleigh Ride with 20, 40, and 60-mile route options.

Improv acts, including Corey Holcomb and Vincent Bryant, are performing in Raleigh, while Les Misérables runs at DPAC in Durham through Sunday.

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➤ Raleigh: Thieves broke into 25 vehicles at five churches, stealing two guns, credit cards, and $2,000 in cash in what police believe was a targeted string of break-ins. (More)

➤ Hillsborough: The town approved $1 million to get public works facilities up and running and to replace lost vehicles after Chantal flooding caused at least $2.3 million in damage. (More)

➤ Caldwell County: A county commission meeting turned physical when commissioners Jeff Branch and Donnie Potter exchanged blows prior to the start of the meeting. The cause of the fight is unclear, and both commissioners later apologized. (See Video)

➤ Durham: A tiny, weeks-old piglet named Lily, who miraculously survived on her own after wandering for a week or two, was sold at auction to a loving family. (See Lily)

➤ Sunset Beach: The North Carolina Insurance Commission launched a $20 million “Strengthen Your Coastal Roof” program, offering up to $6,000 to eligible coastal homeowners for roof protection upgrades. (More)

➤ Mount Airy: A North Carolina man and his co-conspirator face prison for a livestock fraud scheme involving bad checks, 3,000 cattle sold across state lines, and $1 million in damages. (More)

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➤ Charlotte Hornets big man PJ Hall threw down a monster slam dunk during the NBA Summer League, causing the announcers to go crazy. (See Dunk)

➤ NC State baseball commit Aidan West has decided to forgo his college career and head straight to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who selected him in the 4th round of the MLB draft. (More)

➤ The Carolina Hurricanes signed a pair of prospects to two-way contracts, which allow them to play some games in the minor leagues while being on call for NHL promotion. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | PGA | Tour de France

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➤ The Farmer’s Almanac predicts warmer, drier weather for most of the state this fall, with cooler, drier conditions expected in parts of the western region. (More)

➤ The Summer I Turned Pretty filmed its final season across different locations around the state, including UNC-Chapel Hill and Benny’s Big Time Pizza in Wilmington. (More)

➤ Ten UNC School of the Arts alumni received Emmy nominations this year, including Michael Brake, who earned his ninth nod for sound editing on The Righteous Gemstones. (More)

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