➤ Central NC: Chantal washed out multiple locations along Norfolk Southern’s main line between Raleigh and Greensboro, as well as the Cape Fear Branch out of Greensboro. Both lines are expected to reopen by noon today. (More)
➤ Hillsborough/Mebane: Boil water advisories are in effect for parts of both towns due to flooding from Chantal that damaged water lines and treatment plants. (Hillsborough and Mebane Advisories)
➤ Lee County: A family of four died Monday afternoon after a Cirrus SR22 plane went down in a field off Lower Moncure Road north of Sanford. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. (More)
➤ Buncombe County received a $10,000 America250 NC grant as part of a statewide initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The grant is part of $1.2 million being distributed to 74 counties across the state. (More)
➤ Monroe Mayor Robert Burns faced a no-confidence vote Tuesday, led by two council members, over allegations of using city logos for personal views, holding uncivil meetings, and poor council communication. (More)
➤ Dare County: A joint Independence Day enforcement effort resulted in 260-plus citations and charges during a weeklong traffic safety campaign focused on impaired driving and improving road safety. (See Details)
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