Severe Weather Readiness: NCDOT is using truck-cab alerts to warn drivers before washed-out interstates during storms like Hurricane Helene, aiming to reach people earlier than signs and radio alone. Wildlife Update: “Dolly” the Asheville bear, once slated for euthanization after breaking into homes, will be sent to the North Carolina Zoo while advocates push for longer-term fixes like bear-resistant trash. North Carolina Politics & Voting: As North Carolina’s mail voting continues, analysts are watching not just turnout but which districts are most competitive and how unaffiliated voters are shaping the absentee mix. Data Center Fight in the Piedmont: Guilford County commissioners moved toward a possible temporary data center moratorium, while Pasquotank County considers a path that could allow data centers under specific zoning and permits. Public Safety: A trooper was killed in a deadly traffic stop near Chinquapin after a pursuit and roadside struggle; officials say the suspect died at the scene. Sports (UNC Region): Miami’s Darian Mensah set ACC records in a win over Wake Forest, and Nebraska beat UNC volleyball in four sets. Missing Person: Hendersonville police are searching for 13-year-old Logan Edward Vinson, last seen near Rotary Park.