Sunday, July 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1838, playwright and theatrical manager Augustin Daly was born in Plymouth, North Carolina. He lived most of his life in New York City with his mother and younger brother and is considered a founder of early modern American theatre.

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State Seeks Missing Voter Info

The State Board of Elections launched an online database of 103,000 people who were asked to add their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number to state records.

The database, a part of the Registration Repair Project, is an effort to resolve a lawsuit by the Justice Department. Most of the voters on the list have been registered since 2004 and haven't added any numerical information due to unclear requirements from the state.

The missing information was brought to national attention during the state Supreme Court election between Republican Jefferson Griffin and Democrat Allison Riggs. Riggs won by 734 votes after Griffin called ballots into question.

There are nearly 100,000 more voters who will be contacted later who lack a driver's license or Social Security information.

Ice Cream Day Around NC

National Ice Cream Day, held on the third Sunday of July, features frozen treats from ice cream shops and fast food chains across the state.

Burger King is offering rewards members a free soft serve with any purchase of $1 or more. Dairy Queen rewards members can get a free Dilly Bar with a purchase of $1 or more. DoorDash DashPass members can get $5 off 2 pints of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Petco is also giving away free pup cups to furry friends.

Fuquay-Varina is hosting the Ice Cream Social, an event offering free ice cream from 4 to 6 p.m. Also, every Two Roosters location will be hosting unique events and will offer a special ice cream flavor.

Jump Rope Team Competes in Japan

The Super Skippers, a jump rope team from Northwest Cary YMCA, are preparing to compete in the 2025 World Jump Rope Championships in Kawasaki, Japan.

The 38-member team trains three days a week, focusing on speed, endurance, and freestyle. During competition season, they train five days a week for regional and national meets.

The YMCA Super Skippers dominated from 2012 to 2019, winning consecutive USA Jump Rope National Championships and dozens of medals. Prior to the competition in Japan, the Skippers qualified for the U.S. National team.

The international competition is set for July 27 through August 3.

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➤ Statewide: A $2 million grant from tax betting revenue secured the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, as officials aim to attract other major events like the NHL All-Star Game and Army-Navy football game. (More)

➤ Durham: About 6,000 people in Durham and Wake counties lost power Friday night; Duke Energy said vehicle damage caused at least two outages, while others remain under investigation. (More)

➤ Mecklenburg County: Cooling stations, spraygrounds, and pools are open countywide as heat indexes reach 107 degrees, with parks and rec centers extending hours to help residents stay cool. (More)

➤ Rural Hall: Crews in the Piedmont Triad continue cleaning up after this week's train derailment, with track repairs expected early next week and Second Street closed until work is complete. (More)

➤ Charlotte: The sixth annual Peruvian Festival kicks off next Sunday at Symphony Park, celebrating Peruvian culture with food, music, and traditional dances. (More)

➤ Polk County: Volunteers, supported by the Polk County Community Foundation, are cleaning the Green River by kayak, removing debris piece by piece after damage from Hurricane Helene. (More)

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➤ A docuseries following the UNC football team and new head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly slated to air on Hulu after talks with HBO's famous Hard Knocks series fell through a few months ago. (More)

➤ Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young returned to his alma mater, Mater Dei High School, to host a youth football camp last week. (More)

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➤Francee Farms, the state's only Grade A goat dairy, began with two goats during COVID and now sells 27 soaps, candles, and lotions, plus five ice cream flavors. (More)

➤A 92-year-old Wake County man was reunited with his blind 13-year-old Yorkie, Denim, nearly two weeks after the dog escaped through a broken screen door and was found by the SPCA. (See Denim)

➤Sage, a Bernese Mountain Dog-Poodle mix, will join the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office as a therapy dog to support deputies after major incidents and help reduce PTSD rates. (See Sage)

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