Trump Approves Chantal Aid

The Trump administration approved $32 million in aid for areas affected by Tropical Storm Chantal, President Trump announced in a Truth Social post.

Chantal has been declared a Type I disaster, which allows for government assistance to cover housing and rental assistance, property replacement, and medical expenses, among other things.

Initial damage assessments from the tropical storm exceeded $42 million, more than twice the state’s minimum threshold for federal public assistance, Gov. Josh Stein said.

Trump praised fellow state Republicans for their efforts in securing the aid, saying they’re “bringing North Carolina back.”

Zarutska Family Speaks Out

The family of Charlotte light rail stabbing victim Iryna Zarutska has begun to speak out about the tragedy in an effort to bring about change.

Iryna’s uncle said on Good Morning America that he wants to see change in how these situations are dealt with and called on leadership to take action.

Iryna fled Ukraine in 2022 and lived with her uncle and aunt in the U.S. She had come to live the American dream by working and going to veterinary school. 

The video of the stabbing was released this week, causing a national outcry. The Charlotte Area Transit System proposed firmer fare enforcement as well as a stronger security presence on its routes. The Department of Justice and FBI have also filed charges against killer Decarlos Brown, Jr.

Stein Touts Film Industry

Gov. Josh Stein announced that three TV series and four feature-length movies have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.

Gov. Stein announced that streaming productions will create more than 3,800 jobs and generate $131.6 million, speaking at Bespoke Coffee Shop, a filming site for The Summer I Turned Pretty.

While Charlotte and Wilmington are more popular filming destinations, other spots around the state are garnering attention. In the Piedmont Triad, filming for the movie The Bard is currently wrapping up. The film, which is about the first Black published poet in the South, also received a $4.6 million grant.

➤ Statewide: State GOP leaders announced plans for a Sept. 22 legislative package aimed at making it harder for repeat offenders to secure prison release. (More)

➤ Western NC: The Department of Agriculture will send $221.2 million in funding to help farmers impacted by Helene recover from losses in infrastructure, timber, and financial resources (More).

➤ Durham: The Durham Housing Authority has broken ground on a $200 million project that will add 538 apartments, including 348 below-market units, to expand affordable housing options. (More)

➤ Asheville: Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn was arrested in Florida after skipping a court date on a revoked license charge, adding to prior legal troubles, including multiple speeding offenses. (More)

➤ Chadbourn: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal teamed up with law enforcement officials to cover the funeral costs of four sisters who died in a house fire on Aug. 30. (More)

➤ Raleigh: Broughton Global Studies Magnet High School, founded in 1929, welcomed its Class of 2029, marking the 100th graduating class at a campus that once hosted Martin Luther King Jr. and former President Obama. (More)

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➤ Former basketball players from North Carolina A&T are being investigated by the NCAA for violating sports betting rules in 2023. (More)

➤ A food truck caught fire during the NC State/Wake Forest football game on Thursday night, filling the Allegacy Stadium with smoke during the later portion of the game. (More)

➤ No. 2 Duke women’s soccer dropped its ACC opener Thursday night with a 3-1 loss to No. 5 Virginia. (More)

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➤ Dare County and Current TV released a Discover Hidden Dare video spotlighting Rodanthe, showcasing its natural beauty, history, and recreational opportunities within Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Hatteras Island. (More)

➤ North Carolina ranks as the nation’s 10th worst state for smoking, with 13.2% of adults still smoking in 2025 and 8.4% using e-cigarettes, according to a recent study. (More)

➤ A Raleigh man overcame a childhood near-drowning by learning to swim at 42, setting an example for his children and others about facing fears and finding confidence in the water. (More)

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