Your weekend is here, Tar Heel State, and it’s time to take a look back at some of the stories that were in our headlines this week.
But the first, the forecast…
A cold front will enter the state Saturday, and we may see some strong storms again as there is a risk for damaging winds and large hail, but right now rain chances are low because confidence is low in widespread storm coverage.
Saturday will be hot, and Sunday will see some cooler and drier air, so we’ll see a drop in humidity into early next week. Rain is back in the forecast by Tuesday.
Durham museum celebrates birth of 3 red wolf pups
Three red wolf pups were born last week and are in good health, officials at the Museum of Life and Science said Tuesday. Martha, a 7-year-old red wolf, gave birth May 3 to a litter of three male pups at the Durham museum, officials said, calling it a landmark in the conservation of the species. Red wolves are critically endangered, and officials say fewer than 300 remain in the wild or in human care. Read more >>> (Make “Read more” a hyperlink)
Death and taxes: Funeral home hosts ‘death cafes’ to help people deal with rising costs…