‘Technical Corrections’, Tropical Activity, and the Holly Springs Hopper

North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval to a budget “technical corrections” bill last week that steers up to $65 million to sporting events.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 Good Morning. On this day in 1955, Hurricane Connie made landfall near Fort Macon with 75-mph winds and gusts to 100 mph. The storm killed 27 North Carolinians and set the stage for worse flooding just days later. Speaking of hurricanes, meteorologists are monitoring some activity in the tropics to see if it will impact our area. Learn more in Around North Carolina. Do you think you're a good driver? A new study asked nearly 2,700 drivers about the risky things they do behind the wheel, and the answers reveal a strange gap between what people believe and how they actually drive. Here's one that will sting. It's something 61% of us do in the car, barely anyone considers it dangerous, and research shows it can scramble your focus for nearly half a minute after you stop. And the kicker. 78% of drivers believe they're safer than everyone else on the road, and researchers say that belief is wrong and dangerous. So, which of the top 5 knowing mistakes are you guilty of? Today, Ayla counts down the driving errors we all talk ourselves into. Tune in here! Today's sponsor is Blood Sugar Secrets, sharing information about a surprising factor that may offer clues about blood sugar health and a simple approach being discussed for supporting healthier blood sugar levels. Asheville ⛅ 82°/64° | Boone ⛅ 76°/63° | Bryson City ⛅ 81°/63° | Cary ☀️ 89°/71° | Charlotte 🌦️ 91°/69° | Durham ⛅ 89°/70° | Fayetteville ⛅ 91°/72° | Greensboro 🌦️ 88°/68° | Greenville 🌦️ 89°/73° | Jacksonville 🌦️ 90°/72° | New Bern 🌦️ 90°/74° | Outer Banks ⛅ 83°/81° | Pinehurst ⛅ 90°/70° | Raleigh ☀️ 89°/71° | Wilmington ⛅ 92°/74° | Winston-Salem ⛅ 88°/68°

Bill Steers $65M to Sporting Events North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval to a budget “technical corrections” bill last week that steers up to $65 million to sporting events. The measure, House Bill 268, cleared the House 79-28 on Aug. 5 and went to Gov. Josh Stein. It sets aside up to $40 million over four years to keep a PGA Tour event in Greensboro and $25 million for the 2027 Military World Games in Charlotte. The bill also adds $15 million in film incentives and restructures a state finance board, removing Democrat Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and handing her seat to a legislative appointee. Rep. Marcia Morey, D-Durham, said the sports money went far beyond a fix “that is not a technical correction; that is a big gift.” Republicans defended the spending as economic development, pointing to the at-risk Wyndham Championship in Greensboro. UNC Helps Build Huge Health Database UNC-Chapel Hill researchers are contributing to the data-linking hub for the federal All of Us project, which now holds genetic and health records on nearly 750,000 Americans. The National Institutes of Health program announced in June that it had become the world’s largest integrated genomics and health database. UNC-Chapel Hill has served as a partner institution in the project’s Center for Linkage and Acquisition of Data (CLAD), which is led by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, since 2024. The system runs on technology from Palantir, a data-analytics firm the NIH lists as a subawardee. Program leaders say the data is controlled by UNC, not the company, and is tightly secured. Palantir’s role has drawn scrutiny because the firm is best known for data work with federal agencies, including immigration enforcement and the military. Supporters counter that no other platform matches its security and its ability to link fragmented records. NC Ranks 14th for Delivery Driver Risk A new industry study ranked North Carolina the 14th most dangerous state of 29 for delivery drivers, citing an above-average rate of road deaths. The “danger index,” from e-commerce software company AutoDS, weighed road deaths most heavily at 40% of each state’s score, followed by vehicle thefts and dog attacks at 22.5% each, and commute times at 15%. Mississippi topped the list as the most dangerous, with Missouri and Colorado close behind; Utah scored the safest. North Carolina landed in the middle, pushed up mainly by its fatal-crash rate. North Carolina has appeared on driver-safety lists before, including a 2026 ConsumerAffairs study that ranked it the 10th worst state for road rage and a 2023 Forbes analysis that placed it among the 10 most dangerous states for motorists.

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➤ Statewide: Duke Energy is urging customers to cut electricity use as extreme heat drives up demand and threatens higher bills; the utility said power demand ran 43% above normal by July 4. (More) ➤ NC Coast: Forecasters are watching a system in the central Atlantic that the National Hurricane Center gives a 70% chance of becoming a tropical depression late this week—an early stir in an otherwise quiet 2026 season as the peak months arrive. (More) ➤ Holly Springs’ on-demand Hopper microtransit service has tripled to more than 11,000 riders since launching in January, offering $1 to $2 trips—and free service for riders 62 and older—as an alternative to driving and parking. (More) ➤ Duplin County: Brittany Boltinhouse, stripped of her Miss North Carolina USA title, has hired a lawyer to investigate the pageant. Her attorney alleges she was targeted for her Christian faith and conservative views, while organizers say the decision reflected conduct violations, not beliefs. (More) ➤ Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry will break ground tomorrow on rebuilding its Veterans Restoration Quarters, which Hurricane Helene destroyed. The new site will restore 250 beds plus 65 emergency shelter beds. (More) ➤ Durham: North Carolina Central University opened a dedicated building for the nation’s first AI research institute at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) on Monday—a $7.2 million Durham facility funded partly by a $1 million Google grant—with an AI minor launching this fall. (More) Enjoy reading Flyover North Carolina? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️

➤ A federal judge ordered NC State defensive lineman KaTron Evans eligible for two weeks while his lawsuit against the NCAA proceeds. The 340-pound nose guard is challenging the denial of a sixth year after multiple seasons were disrupted by family tragedies. (More) ➤ UNC men’s basketball will face USC in an October 9 exhibition in Greensboro, giving fans their first look at the Michael Malone era. UNC has won eight of nine all-time meetings with the Trojans. (More) ➤ Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young started a fight at training camp this week after safety Lathan Ransom hit running back Jonathon Brooks during a run play. Head coach Dave Canales called it a "fantastic practice," adding that "our sport's physical, but we can do it the right way." (More) ➤ Duke basketball commit Kager Knueppel was invited to the SLAM Summer Classic at New York’s Rucker Park on Aug. 17. The five-star 2027 recruit is the younger brother of Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. (More) ➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Tennis | Soccer Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Stop struggling to hear your favorite shows. Hear Direct Wireless TV Headsets deliver clear, personalized sound directly to your ears, so you can enjoy every word without turning up the TV volume. Lightweight, comfortable, and easy to use, they're perfect for quieter, more enjoyable television watching.

➤ Raymond James, a St. Petersburg-based investment firm, is lined up as the likely new title sponsor of the Greensboro PGA Tour event, succeeding Wyndham Hotels after 20 years, according to a Sports Business Journal report. (More) ➤ Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson are pressing state regulators to make Duke Energy’s federal “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” legally binding, so data centers—not households—cover the cost of new power supply. Duke Energy says it already offers large users ways to supply their own power. (More) ➤ The Small Business Administration opened low-interest disaster loans to drought-hit businesses and nonprofits in 30 North Carolina counties, including New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender, offering up to $2 million at rates as low as 3.625%. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Markets are changing fast, and new trends could create tomorrow's biggest investment opportunities. InvestorPlace's expert analysts deliver independent research, market insights, and actionable ideas to help investors stay ahead of emerging opportunities and make more informed decisions. Explore the latest investment outlook today.

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➤ The 41st edition of the Stellar Awards, considered the Grammys of gospel music, lands in Charlotte this weekend. Charlotte pastor John P. Kee heads in with seven nominations. (More) ➤ Jalen Wallace, 22, will hand out more than 1,200 filled backpacks Saturday to students in New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin counties—up from 300 last year—through Positive Shenanigans Only, the brand he founded after his brother was killed five years ago. (More) ➤ Durham ranks as the second-most educated city in the U.S. for 2026, while Raleigh places seventh and Asheville 25th, according to a new analysis of educational attainment. (See Rankings) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Did you know your urine color may reveal clues about your diabetes risk that even an A1C test could miss? A new university study has raised questions about a surprising factor affecting blood sugar. Learn how to detect this potential issue and discover a simple approach being discussed for supporting healthier blood sugar levels. See what the research reveals and learn more.

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Is your electricity bill higher than usual this summer? Absolutely Getting there About the same Lower, actually Not sure Yesterday’s Results: Have you ever played baseball or softball? Yes, I was/am on a team: 45% Just for fun: 34% Nope, not my sport: 15% Not yet: 6%

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13 Risks to Your Retirement Investment Plan

Even careful investors can make costly errors that put their retirement portfolio at risk.                

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Senators Release 34,000 Fauci Text Messages

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