Here are some of the stories we're following today:
McCrory Says He's Trying To Influence State Budget Outcome
Gov. Pat McCrory says legislators should have approved a final North Carolina budget months ago but acknowledges lawmakers must sort out a range of opinions.
McCrory talked to reporters Tuesday about the budget negotiations. The governor says he's still pushing for his initiatives but considers his role as facilitating dialogue between House and Senate leaders.
Dem State Senator Considering Bid For U.S. Seat
A Democratic North Carolina state senator is considering a bid for U.S. Senate in 2016 because he says Washington isn't working and he considers incumbent Republican Richard Burr part of the problem.
Sen. Joel Ford of Charlotte confirmed Tuesday his interest in the Democratic nomination. Ford says he plans later in the week to visit Democrats in Washington who recruit Senate candidates.
No Methane Danger Near Bowman Gray
Winston-Salem officials have determined that a methane plume near Bowman Gray Stadium has not spread to the structures nearby.
Keith Huff is the storm-water erosion control director for the city. He says the latest round of testing included 15 private homes as well as several places used by the public.
High levels of methane have been found in the stadium's parking lot and in soil samples nearby.
The city is working with consultants to determine the best way to get rid of the methane. Huff says he expects to brief the city council on a plan in October.
Duke Wins Delay In Suit Over North Carolina Coal Ash Spill
A Delaware judge has temporarily halted a Duke Energy shareholder lawsuit prompted by a massive coal ash spill in North Carolina to give the company time to address related lawsuits and regulatory actions.
Duke Energy agreed in February to settle a criminal investigation into last year's spill for $102 million. In May, it asked for a six-month halt in the shareholder lawsuit while it finalized the criminal settlement and addressed other lawsuits.
The judge this week delayed the shareholder lawsuit until Nov. 15, saying that having to simultaneously deal with Clean Water Act lawsuits and regulatory enforcement actions would prejudice the company.
Fans Say Goodbye to Miss Babe Ruth
Wednesday marks the last night on the field for one of the most beloved members of the Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball team.
Grasshoppers president Donald Moore's black Labrador retriever, Miss Babe Ruth, has fetched bats and delivered baseballs for more than 600 consecutive home games.
That streak ends tonight as the ‘Hoppers take on the Lakewood BlueClaws.
She started her career as bat-dog nine seasons ago, and Moore says she's earned her retirement, even if she's not ready to give up the mantle just yet.
Despite her retirement, Miss Babe Ruth won't be forgotten anytime soon.
The special bucket she uses to deliver balls to umpires is set to become a part of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Museum in Cooperstown, New York.
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