SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chris Michaels forecasts a cold Monday with high temperatures between 40-46°F, the coldest seen since January. Expect some afternoon sunshine, followed by cloud coverage and possible flurries overnight in western and southern counties, although no significant accumulation is expected. The region will experience hard freezes with Tuesday morning temperatures between 21-26°F and Wednesday morning between 19-23°F. Residents should protect pets, plants, and exposed piping. While below-average temperatures are anticipated, the Arctic pattern may start relenting by mid-month. Highs will reach 51°F on Wednesday, with warmer temperatures in the upper 50s by Thursday.
It’s going to be a cold week with heavy coats needed most mornings. Lows are in the 20s most days with highs only in the low-to-mid 40s early in the week. Monday will be the coldest afternoon since Jan. 21, with a high of 43 degrees and sunny skies. Another round of Arctic air arrives early in the week, making Monday and Tuesday our coldest days this week. Highs will range between 40 and 45, and it will be breezy at times. Wind chills Tuesday morning may only be in the teens.
In addition to the chill, a weak disturbance thousands of feet above us may be just enough to produce some flurries in our western counties overnight Monday into very early Tuesday morning. It’s nothing to get overly excited about just yet. Since we’ll see several hard freezes this week, remember to keep the three p’s in mind. It’s a good idea to disconnect the garden hose too!
Since we’ll see several hard freezes this week, remember to keep the three p’s in mind. It’s a good idea to disconnect the garden hose too! While we’ll get a brief reprieve from the bitter cold later in the week, which will be good news for WRAL’s Tower Lightings Wednesday evening. Shortly thereafter, it looks like another round of Arctic air will make its way down to North Carolina next weekend into the following week. The jet stream can best be thought of as a northern half and a southern half. The northern provides the cold, and the southern provides the moisture/storms. In the next one-to-two weeks, the two halves seem to be out of sync.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-07 14:35:00
(The Center Square) – For the second time in six days, North Carolina is again among the best when it comes to bond ratings.
S&P Global, one of the big three in credit ratings along with the Fitch Group and Moody’s, on Monday affirmed the state’s AAA rating on general obligation bonds. Two upcoming transportation bonds also scored well – the BuildNC Bonds for $300 million is AA+ and the Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle Bonds for $475 million is AA.
“The outlook also reflects the state’s commitment to strong fiscal management of the budget, reserve balances, and debt and retirement liabilities,” S&P said in its report. “Furthermore, we anticipate that the underlying strengths and structural features of North Carolina’s economy will support growth over the long term.”
North Carolina had a population just over 8 million in the U.S. Census in 2000. It crossed 10.4 million in 2020 and the latest estimate puts it at over 11 million.
First-term Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner’s office said as of 2024, only 14 states have AAA bond ratings.
SUMMARY: During Donate Life Month, the story of the Minsk and Porsmarty families highlights the life-saving impact of organ donation. Selena Minsk, a 15-year-old, tragically passed away two years ago due to a severe allergic reaction to a mislabeled cookie. Her parents, John and Ma Minsk, made the decision to donate her organs, saving five lives, including Haley Porsmarty’s. The two families met in February, and the Minsk family heard Selena’s heart beating in Haley. This emotional reunion underscored the importance of organ donation and raised awareness about food allergy risks.
Health advocates are getting out the word on the life-saving impact that organ donation can have – including for a local Fuquay-Varina family and a Virginia family, who are now forever linked thanks to the gift of life.
www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-06 12:01:00
(The Center Square) – Physical storefronts on American military installations owned or controlled by China, Russia, Iran or North Korea will be banned if a North Carolina congressman’s proposal becomes law.
U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C.
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U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., also wants to terminate existing contracts with companies untruthful about foreign ownership; require national security review of on-base retailers with foreign ties; and be sure future retail agreements on military bases have transparency and oversight.
“Right now,” Harrigan said in a release, “a company owned by the Chinese Communist Party is operating over 80 stores on American military bases. These stores are in a position to collect personal data from our troops, operate with almost no oversight, and answer directly to a hostile foreign government. That’s not just reckless, it’s a national security threat. My bill closes the loopholes and kicks these companies off our bases for good.”
Citing example, Harrigan said national supplement retailer GNC is “100% owned by China’s state-run Harbin Pharmaceutical Group.” Its deals are exempt from federal contracting standards and ownership disclosures, he said.
