The U.S. has extended a trade deadline while increasing tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea. Tropical Storm Chantal has caused historic flooding across central North Carolina, leaving behind widespread damage. Congressman Don Davis is reportedly exploring a run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Thom Tillis. In Davidson County, a student has won a free speech case after being disciplined for using the term “illegal aliens” in class. Meanwhile, the Democrat-controlled State Board of Education is pushing back against a new charter school bill.