ABC11 Eyewitness News - Eyewitness News at 5am - June 3, 2026

Episode Date: June 3, 2026

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Right now, live coverage from your local newsleader, breaking stories from overnight and this morning, and your first alert forecast. Here's what's happening where you live. This is ABC 11 eyewitness news. Let's get going on your hump day. Good morning, Carolina. Welcome on this Wednesday, June 3rd. I'm Joel Brown. And I'm Anna Rivera. Thanks so much for joining us today. Breaking overnight, tension and turmoil in the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran trade attacks across the region with peace talks appearing. to collapse. And new this morning, the North Carolina Senate race heating up ahead of the November midterms, Roy Cooper releasing his first TV out of the season as primary results pour in from key contests nationwide. A dramatic defeat for the Carolina Hurricanes will have all of the highlights and a recap of last night's loss to the Vegas Golden Nights coming up live from the Lenovo Center,

plus a look ahead to game two happening tomorrow night. Well, not quite the way Cainiacs wanted it to go last night. I woke up, checked my phone. Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. It was a little disappointed. Yeah, it's a hot game last night. Things woke up. It's okay. That's why there's seven.

There you go. Thursday night, looking forward to it. There you go. You may not be looking forward to what's headed out the door for you this morning. It's some colder air. So we've officially tied the record low at RDU, which is 49 degrees, but there are temperatures that are even lower than that. Lewisburg has dropped down the 41, 46 in Smithfield, Irwin, 51 degrees so far. Live look downtown skies are clear compared to you.

yesterday we're 13 degrees colder due points in the low 40s so that's some really dry air in place too so there's a look at current temperatures so far siler city 43 a 20 degree drop from yesterday same for sanford same for rocksboro as well skies are clear we have that front well to the south we're going to have a lot of sunshine today we're into the 50s by 6 by 10 we're looking at sunshine into the 70s by then 80 degrees at 3 and 81 at 6 o'clock so while we warm up today to seasonable levels we're looking at low humidity through the afternoon so really comfortable. Your first alert tomorrow morning's not going to be as cold. Low temperatures, mainly in the 40s or 50s. We could have some 40s to the north and then get ready to sweat. I've bumped highs to Thursday up to the 90s. So that'll be our first force of 90s moving our way, which will continue through the weekend. We'll talk about that and rain potential when I come back. Right now, weather and traffic together, Anna, back to you. So whale in the roads, of course, really quiet. This is pretty typical for this time of morning. No crashes, no congestion. Let's take a live look outside at the DOT cameras. This is 40.

in South Saunders, traffic still really light. Here in the breaking news center this morning, the U.S. and Iran exchanging major strikes overnight as hopes for a peace plan appear to be slipping away. The Pentagon calling at self-defense saying U.S. forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait in Bahrain, then hitting an Iranian military site in response. Iran firing back saying its attack was retaliation

after the U.S. fired a missile into the engine room of an oil tanker. And now a critical warning sign. And Tehran has gone silent, cutting off communication with mediators working to extend the fragile ceasefire. I knew this morning, in your voice, your vote, results pouring in from critical primaries nationwide. Voters in six states went to the polls yesterday with key races in California and Iowa. In both states, the Democratic Party also eyeing a roadmap to control Congress in the fall. In the L.A. Mayor's Showdown, incumbent Karen Bass, advancing to the general election in November. And former reality TV star Spencer Pratt also likely advancing.

In Iowa, Democratic voters chose state rep Josh Turek and as their candidate in a key Senate race. And back here in North Carolina, the Senate race intensifying ahead of the midterms, Roy Cooper releasing his first TV ad of the election cycle focusing on the economy. In the video, the former governor and Democratic candidate says he's running for the Senate to make life easier today. He also says he's going after insurance companies ripping people off and Cooper is set to face Republican candidate Michael Watley in November, who's already received President Trump's endorsement.

This race is expected to be one of the most important showdowns this fall as Cooper tries to flip control of the Senate seat for the first time since 2008. Your power bill could be going up, and tonight you get a say. Duke Energy facing a public hearing tonight in Durham as residents get their chance to sound off on the utility's controversial push to hike rates. Duke says it needs the increase to invest in the grid's future, but critics are not convinced and could show up tonight ready to fight back. Bianca Holman live in Durham with the latest. Bianca, good morning.

Hey, good morning, Jill, so that public hearing is happening here at the Durham County Courthouse tonight at 7 o'clock. And of course, it gives you the public a chance to come in and weigh in on this proposed rate hike. So here's what's happening if you're not aware. The rate hike, the company is seeking approval from state regulators for an 18% increase to residential electric rates over the next two years. Duke Energy says the money will help improve the power grid and help upgrade the current infrastructure due to many people moving to the area.

But customers call it unaffordable and want the commission to block the rate hike. Last month's hearing was actually postponed after officials raised security concerns due to staffing from Durham County Sheriff's Office. Adding there was no threat to investigate. Again, it was just a staffing issue on their part. So again, that rate hike proposal being presented here, there's a hearing happening tonight at the 7 o'clock here at the Durham County Courthouse. Back to you. Okay, Bianca, thank you. So it was not the ending that we all wanted, but there's still hope. The Vegas Golden Knights beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5 to 4 during game one of the Stanley Cup final last night. And our Tamara Scott is with us now from the Lenovo Center with all of the highlights, plus new reaction from the Kane's head coach and players. Tamara, good morning. Hey, good morning, Anna. Yeah, this certainly was not the outcome that Keynes fans wanted last night, but the that game was anything but boring last night. Carolina Hurricanes scored just 25 seconds into that first period, opening the game,

and carried that momentum through much of that first period, but Vegas really never seemed rattled. The Golden Knights chipped away at that deficit before delivering that game winner late in the third period, beating Frederick Anderson from the slot with just over three minutes left to play. So Vegas walks away with a 5-4 win, stealing that home ice advantage. And now the Golden Knights head coach says that this is a find-a-way league and his team found a way. Carolina's coach Rod Rindamore and players say that they must work better as a team. Everyone has to play well if you're going to win at this time of year. It's as simple as that.

And, you know, your best guy's got to get on the score sheet, you know, that that's going to have to happen if we want to, you know, get where we want to be. We did some great things, you know, getting pucks deep, cause a turn of. Our foretruck was doing great too. So just cleaning up some things and I think we'll be okay. And so now the pressure shifts back on Carolina. Game 2 set for here at the Lenovo Center once again on Thursday night. The Cains, of course, hoping to even out the series right now before heading back over to Vegas. Back to you.

Okay, Tamara, thank you. And we will have team coverage throughout the Stanley Cup final. It includes pregame specials each game night before puck drops. Chasing the cup will be ahead of game two tomorrow night. and you can tune in at 730 right here on ABC 11 and wherever you stream. 507 on Wednesday morning and new details about lake levels across the triangle. We'll get the update on the drought and our water supply across the regions coming up next in our next half hour. Plus new drones, license plate readers and tech for Durham Police renewing a major surveillance debate in the Bull City.

Good morning. It gets cold right now. 41 in Roxburgh upper 40s in the triangle, 42 in Sanford, 50s in Fayetteville. Highs today will make it into the 80s. seasonable this afternoon, but turning hotter tomorrow more on that coming up. And our crash count is sitting at zero as we start this early morning Wednesday commute. Now I'm going to take a look at those traffic hotspots brought to you by the Fred Anderson family of dealerships on Glenwood Avenue. Fred Anderson Toyota, Fred Anderson Kia, Fred Anderson Nissan, all home of the Fred Anderson family plan, including lifetime oil changes, lifetime car washes on all new Toyota's Kia's Nissan's and hundreds of used cars. The Fred Anderson family plan saves your family thousands while giving you lasting value. with every mile you drive.

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No flight issues out there, but it is chilly. Temperatures have fallen down to the upper 40s and the triangle so official record lows possible, and we could drop another degree or two closer to the sunrise this morning. 56 out the door in Fayetteville, 45 in Oxford. Some cooler air also down around Myrtle Beach, 54. And Boone, it's 41 degrees, Chase City, 51. So maybe a light jacket or long sleeves out the door this morning.

Skies will stay clear through the day. We're looking at a lot of sunshine. Into the 50s by 7. We're into the 70s by 10 by noon 77 degrees. Highs today, right around the mid 80s for our region. 80 degrees in Charlotte. Boone 74, low 80s in Wilmington. Pitt County, Greenville, 82 degrees.

Tomorrow will be closer to 90 degrees in the afternoon with more sunshine. Still looking at a variable wind, some of those winds coming in from the north. So humidity values not too bad tomorrow, but temperatures on the way up. No delay showing up right now. Of course, we know it's quite early and that could change, especially later today. As we look out to the west, it's areas east of the Rockies where there'll be a threat for some strong and severe storms later today. And Atlantis and great flying weather for that major hub near 80 for the high. 82 in Orlando, Chicago up to 79 today.

upper 80s and 85 degrees in Minneapolis. Our rainfall deficit continues to build so far this month. We're now over one quarter of an inch at RDD. Last month we finished up with a deficit as well, approaching two inches. It's been since last September that our drought really got underway. It would take us easily 15 to 22 inches of rain to make up that deficit in one day. We'll talk full forecast, including some rain potential in the 70 forecast. Coming up, Joel, back to you. Quaylan, thank you. An argument and acts, a gunshot. shot and one man left injured near downtown Raleigh. It happened yesterday morning on Summit Avenue just off South Saunders Street. RPD says it started as a fight between two men living in a nearby

homeless encampment before things turned violent. Investigators say one of the men picked up an axe, and that's when a neighbor stepped in, pulling out a gun and shooting the man to stop the attack. Authorities say that neighbor has been cooperative with investigators and holds a valid gun license. Happening now, Oxford police intensifying their search for an armed robbery suspect. They say this man had a crowbar and robbed the jewelry counter at Walmart on Lewis Street yesterday. The store was evacuated and thankfully no one was heard. Call Oxford Police if you have any information. 513 dentures, a propane tank, a prosthetic eye, plus 20 pounds of duck sausage.

Those are just a few of the weirdest items left behind in Ubers. The company releasing its annual list this morning. Stay with us for the highlights. Plus how you can win tickets to the Keynes game tomorrow night. That's coming up next. We are local news. ABC 11 eyewitness news continues now. 516 developing this morning a Harnett County father now facing a murder charge in the death of his nine-week-old daughter. They arrested Terry and Bird after investigators say the infant died at the hospital earlier this week.

The medical examiner ruling the cause of death a homicide, blunt forced trauma to the head and multiple rib fractures. SBI agents and Dunn police searching birds home on West Broad Street for evidence as the investigation. litigation continues. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump now representing a woman assaulted by a former Shelby police officer. It happened after the FBI announced charges against now former officer Carson Hyder. Video surfaced showing Hyder, repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest on Friday. The woman has been identified as 34-year-old Sherry Moore. Court records show Hyder and Moore were involved in a previous incident last year. Moore pled guilty in that case to charges of resisting arrest. Moore's family says, she is homeless and suffers from mental health issues. They say her nose was broken during the incident. 22-year-old Hyder did not enter a plea during court hearing yesterday. He's currently out on a $10,000 bond, and officials are now investigating the incident as a possible excessive use of force.

How's that for a full circle moment? There was Eric Stahl last night at Lenovo, sounding the siren before the start of game one of the Stanley Cup final. Eric was part of the 2006 Stanley Cup winning team when he was 21 years old. And now his younger brother, Jordan, who's the current Canes captain, is chasing the cup 20 years later. And happening today, the Lenovo Center celebrating the Canes with a special event. Officials are holding an employee rally and special guest Q&A.

Lenovo's Ryan McCurdy and Hurricane's legend, Shane Willis, will join this afternoon. Workers will try to win free tickets to the game, two to the Stanley Cup final. And today's event runs from 12 until 2 o'clock. And you could win tickets to see game two with a Stanley Cup final to cheer on your Carolina Hurricanes in person. You can find our sweepstakes page on ABC11.com. Just click on the link for your chance to win. The winner will be announced tonight on eyewitness news at 5. Heard the tickets are kind of expensive.

Yeah, this might be a better option. Some free prizes would be nice. Yeah. Okay, 518 now, time for weather and traffic together. Walked out this morning. Wanted to walk right back inside the house. It's a little chilly. It was.

Seat heat weather. For some people, it's refreshing, though, and it feels really nice. So a lot of folks felt when you woke up this morning with the window. No, I didn't. I just popped some congestion medication because that's what happens. But was it worth it? I'd say, yeah. Grab the jacket, starting off in the 40s and 50s right now.

Get ready to sweat tomorrow. The highs return to the 90s. We'll stay in the 90s through your weekend. Our next best shot for showers and storms won't be until late Sunday night, really into Monday of next week with our front all the way. But you get to enjoy some beautiful skies this morning. Maybe you'll sit out in the porch with your hot cup of coffee and taking the sunrise early on. It's chilly, though.

Temperatures are down into the upper 40s. So officially, we have tied the record low at RDU, which is 49 degrees. We could drop another degree or two here in the next hour closer to the sunrise. But colder spots, Sanford 43, Siler City, 43, down to 40 now in Roxborough. You may drop to the upper 30s here in the next hour. 41 in Lewisburg, 54, South Hill 55 in Fayetteville. Big change from yesterday, 10 to 20 degrees colder on those conditions. We have high pressure over our region now with clear skies, the more active weather and unsettled weather

across the century United States today. That's where the risk for severe storms will be while we enjoy some really pleasant conditions. Back to average highs today, which is 84 degrees. So we'll be in the low to mid 80s this afternoon. A really pleasant evening. Lots of clear skies still. 7 o'clock we're looking at sunshine, 80 degrees. Upper 60s, though, by 10 under clear skies.

Tomorrow morning, not as cold, but still around the 50s out the door, so that's almost 10 degrees colder than where we should be this time of the year. That cool high pressure builds down into Thursday morning. It keeps us chilly in the morning. But then by the afternoon, temperatures will climb again. Heisner 90 in Raleigh will be warmer than Atlanta tomorrow afternoon, 84 degrees in Jacksonville. Heading to the Keynes game Thursday night, temperatures in the mid-80s before. So for your tailgate festivities, expect to be a bit warmer. 71 degrees afterwards. up with 90s through the weekend 94 degrees still on Sunday and then Monday we're in the upper 80s as our next front approaches.

In the meantime, though, humidity values this weekend slowly climb, but still in the range that's tolerable. Heading into Monday a bit more humid as our next front approaches. That brings us some scattered showers and storms. It looks like the afternoon right now and I'm leaving a lingering shower in the forecast for early Tuesday morning. In the tropics, no development expected in the next seven days as we enter now on day three of the Atlantic Basin hurricane. season. Here's your 70 forecast. So 84 today, beautiful afternoon. 90 tomorrow. Friday, we're up to 94 mid-90s through your weekend with dry weather. Clouds do increase on Sunday with storm chances Monday. Tuesday, maybe a shower in the morning, otherwise mainly cloudy and at high temperature

drops back to normal 84 degrees. Weather and traffic together back to you. Quailin, the road's really quiet. Our crash count is at zero right now. That was a road hazard that we had on Glenwood Avenue, that one icon you see, but I think that's already cleared. You shouldn't have to worry about Also not seeing any slowdown. So let's take a live look outside at the DOT cameras. I swear this was moving just a second ago. Looks like our DOT cameras may have frozen, but things looking good at 40 in Wade Avenue.

We'll be right back after the break. Alerting you first. First alert weather on ABC 11. Smart doorbell company ring is being sued over a facial recognition feature. Here's ABC's Hannah-Bottah with this morning's TechBites. In today's TechBites, Amazon is being sued over a facial recognition feature on its ring doorbell cameras. A Virginia man says the cameras retain images of visitors and passers-by without consent, and millions of Americans don't know their information is being collected.

No comment from Amazon. President Trump has signed an executive order giving the government more oversight on artificial intelligence. It calls for the creation of a framework for tech companies to voluntarily let the government review new AI models for 30 days before releasing them to the public. Finally, Lego is expanding its smart play line with 20. 12 Pokemon sets. A smart brick inserted, the features can make sounds, among other interactions. The Pokemon sets will be out in August, starting at $15. Up until now, Lego's smart play line was limited to Star Wars sets.

Those are your tech bites? I'm Hannah Patom. Have a great day. I got a list for you. Okay, let's hear it. Dentures, a wedding gown, butterflies, a dishwasher. Uber releasing its annual list of strangest, most unique, lost and found items. And of course, there's the more.

common ones like phones, keys, wallets, vapes, and even Labuboos, which is devastating from a Laboo lover. But some of the strangest include breast milk, I can totally understand that, an ankle monitor, a one red bottom Lubiton heel, live fish, gold mouth grills, Joel, make sure you go get those, and even an oxygen tank. Uber says it's rolling out changes to its app to help customers retrieve missing items. If I had a dollar for every goldmouth grill, I have in an Uber. I would also be really sad out that.

Yeah, rich man. Hmm. 526 now, the Carolina Hurricanes looking to make a comeback tomorrow night in the Stanley Cup final game two, especially after last night's crushing defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights. We'll hear from the McCain's head coach, players and fans. Stay with us full a full recap straight ahead. Plus, it's a little chilly out there this morning. Temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s overnight dropping a near record lows.

We'll get your first alert forecast coming up straight ahead.