Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Canadian provinces.

Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke

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Every year, 47,000 people die by suicide in the United States. After her husband became one of them, a Cary woman shared her family's experience as an example of what's still lacking in emergency care for people experiencing mental health crisis.

Cary woman says husband's suicide is example of mental health treatment weaknesses statewide

Widow calls for change in handling mental health emergency care in NC 

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Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill will reopen this month and continue its virtual programs, which include activities for kids and families. 



Ackland Art Museum to reopen this month; virtual events for kids, families to continue

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The public art installation, created by an Asheville-based artist, is part of the celebration of Ackland Art Museum's 60th anniversary.

Ackland Art Museum Coverage

Ackland Art Museum to reopen this month; virtual events for kids, families to continue

RedBall Project to stop in Chapel Hill Sept. 20 to Sept. 26