An above-average Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted. At a house party in Catawba County near Hickory, one person was killed and eleven others were injured. More firearms are being seized at North Carolina airports. Meanwhile, state officials are promising reforms to the DMV as long lines and an impending audit draw growing scrutiny.

<p>An above-average Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted. At a house party in Catawba County near Hickory, one person was killed and eleven others were injured. More firearms are being seized at North Carolina airports. Meanwhile, state officials are promising reforms to the DMV as long lines and an impending audit draw growing scrutiny.</p>

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<p>The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.</p>