Heat Index Forecast to Exceed 100

A dangerous heat wave is building across North Carolina this week, with heat index values forecast to exceed 100°F statewide by Friday as temperatures climb into the mid-90s and humidity surges through the weekend.

Duke Energy is urging customers across the Carolinas to reduce electricity consumption—especially during afternoon peak hours—as the surge in air conditioning demand threatens to strain the regional power grid.

The timing is particularly concerning: North Carolina already ranks 10th nationally for household anxiety over rising energy costs, meaning this week’s spike in cooling bills will land hardest on residents already stretched thin.

Midweek rain chances could offer brief relief, but forecasters say temperatures will rebound quickly—and the heat index will remain dangerous through at least this weekend.

NC Charter Schools Could Double Next Year

North Carolina is poised to nearly double the number of remote charter academies next school year, with 19 expected to operate compared to 10 this year, according to state education officials.

This surge follows 2023 legislation enabling traditional charter schools to launch standalone online programs or virtual academies. Four statewide virtual schools are included in the total.

The growth stems from rule changes that streamlined approvals and granted expedited paths for established charters with sufficient enrollment. Examples include Mountain Community Online School, which partners with Edmentum for live instruction and success coaches.

Overall charter enrollment has risen 26% since 2019, surpassing 161,000 students. However, academic challenges persist, with proficiency below pre-pandemic levels and college readiness declining. Officials note increased administrative demands and plan tailored renewal processes for remote programs.

Coastal Resort Melds RVs and ‘Casitas’

A new luxury resort just outside Holden Beach in Brunswick County is set to open in September, blending premium motorcoach sites with small “casita” cottage units in what developers are calling a first-of-its-kind coastal North Carolina concept.

The Carolina Coastal Motorcoach Resort is designed as a gated community for upscale RV travelers, featuring resort-style amenities alongside the casitas. 

All lakefront motorcoach lots also feature convenient pull-in pads and generous space for a one-bedroom Casita, outdoor living features, and personalized enhancements.

Brunswick County—already home to booming beach communities like Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach—has seen rapid development as coastal North Carolina attracts retirees and remote workers from across the Southeast.

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➤ Statewide: More than 8 in 10 new voter registrants across the state chose unaffiliated status over major parties last week, pushing independents to 39.7% of the electorate—now the state’s largest bloc ahead of both Republicans and Democrats—as the 2026 midterms approach. (More)

➤ Also statewide: State Auditor Dave Boliek says his office is seeing a growing trend of financial difficulties across North Carolina municipalities, raising questions about local government fiscal management and state oversight. (More)

➤ Wake Forest: A fuel mix-up at a Speedway gas station left dozens of drivers stranded after they unknowingly pumped diesel into their vehicles. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is investigating how diesel ended up in the regular unleaded pump. (More)

➤ Charlotte: North Carolina lawmakers are pushing child welfare reforms after a Charlotte girl’s death exposed chronic gaps. Legislators are targeting oversight gaps and state supervision of county social services offices statewide. (More)

➤ Asheville: Two inmates who escaped the Vance County Detention Center in Henderson on June 3 were captured Tuesday at an Asheville home, ending a nearly week-long multiagency manhunt that spanned hundreds of miles. (More)

➤ Winston-Salem: City leaders will take up a proposed youth curfew at their June 15 council meeting after police responded to large-scale juvenile disturbances downtown last week, including an incident involving hundreds of people and a recovered firearm. Police Chief William H. Penn Jr. is pushing for a 10 p.m. curfew ordinance. (More)

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➤ A 12-year-old from Holly Springs is heading to the USA Surfing Junior Championships in California after winning the Eastern Surfing Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional. Jacob Hepp first picked up a surfboard at age 6 during a family trip to Kure Beach. (More)

➤ NC State football was projected to finish ninth in the ACC in The Sporting News’ 2026 preseason poll. (More)

➤ Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Xavier Legette spent part of the offseason riding horses and ATVs together for a little bonding heading into the 2026 season. (More)

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➤ North Carolina’s jobs picture is “solid and steady,” says a Kenan Institute economist—but she warns of troubling headwinds from tariff disruptions, federal spending cuts, and cooling business investment that could slow the state’s growth later in 2026. (More)

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➤ The Patriots’ Ball returns to Southport ahead of the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival—one of the state’s most beloved coastal Independence Day traditions is back for 2026, limited to 200 guests at the historic Southport Community Building. (More)

➤ Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been ranked the best national park for hiking in a new national list—and a fresh guidebook is out naming its top trails for visitors planning trips to western North Carolina this summer. (More)

➤ A new documentary examines the spreading crisis of news deserts across North Carolina—eight counties now have no original local news source, and 52 more are approaching that status. (More)

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