Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories, and more, below.

Late-night explosion, brush fire chars land in North Carolina

When firefighters arrived, they saw the woods, brush and other debris burning.

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Panthers player partners with chef to create raccoon-inspired sandwich

The “Masked Bandit” sandwich will be available at Bank of America Stadium for Panthers home games in 2025.

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Publix to open new store in south Charlotte this month

The 50,000-square-foot supermarket will open across from a busy shopping center.

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Weather : Storms possible this weekend as temps keep warming up

High temperatures are forecast to reach 90 degrees Friday and Saturda

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