- Parts of Highway 12 along Outer Banks remain closed, days after Hurricane Erin
- 'North Carolina dodged a bullet': Gov. Josh Stein tours Outer Banks to see Hurricane Erin damage
- Columbus County residents hold meeting to discuss flooding issues
- Wilmington Junior Seahawks receive $10,000 donation from Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
- Beach Erosion after Hurricane Erin
Eye Opener: Brutal heat wave in Southwest fuels wildfires

A brutal heat wave across the Southwest is fueling wildfires, while parts of the country’s electrical grid struggle to keep up with demand. Also, Europe is suffering through its own dangerous heat wave, as temperatures in Italy approach the highest ever recorded. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.