➤ Statewide: Hurricane Milton, which has reached Category 5 status, is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, but will likely track too far south to impact North Carolina. (See Forecast)
➤ Western NC: BISSELL Pet Foundation is working with western North Carolina pet rescue organizations to transport shelter pets, horses, and other animals affected by Helene. (See Photos)
➤ Raleigh: The North Carolina Museum of History has closed for a major renovation expected to last at least two years. The museum shop will remain open until Dec. 29. (More)
➤ Black Mountain: A curfew is in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice, and the town is warning residents to be wary of scammers in the area. (More)
➤ Marshall: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is looking into reports of potentially toxic mud on the banks of the French Broad River in Madison County. (See Details)
➤ Charlotte: The fourth annual Pink Cupcake Walk and Breast Cancer Lap in Uptown on Saturday involved nearly 2,000 people and raised almost $30,000. (Watch Video)
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