Good morning. Here are some of the top headlines from around the state that we're keeping an eye on.
- Obama will announce new research institute at NCSU (The News & Observer)
- Expect traffic delays due to President's visit (WRAL)
- Obama's visit meant as a distraction from political setbacks? (The News & Observer)
- Senator Kay Hagan is said to be "snubbing" the president today (Opposing Views blog)
- Goldsboro community reacts to teen couple's suicide (WRAL)
- Conservation groups gather to sue Duke Energy over groundwater contamination (Winston-Salem Journal)
- Injured carnival ride victims need help with medical bills (The News & Observer)
- NCSU basketball coach is taking a kinder gentler approach to players (Fayetteville Observer)
- Orphaned cougars headed to NC Zoo (Greensboro News & Record)