Governor Visits Southport After Mass Shooting

Gov. Josh Stein traveled to Southport Monday to meet with local leaders after Saturday night’s waterfront bar shooting that killed three and injured five.

Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old Nigel Edge of Oak Island, a Marine veteran formerly known as Sean Debevoise. Authorities say Edge, who has filed multiple lawsuits in recent years, targeted the riverside bar during a live music event.

Edge was arrested shortly after the shooting and faces three counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors say the death penalty is a possibility.

Calling the attack “horrific,” Stein urged reforms to prevent future violence. “We must fix our broken mental health care system,” he said. “There are too many people in our communities with dangerous obsessions exhibiting threatening behavior who do pose risks. We have got to do better.”

NC Urges Residents to Prep for Wildfire Season

North Carolina officials are urging residents to prepare for wildfire season, which typically runs from October through early December.

The state forest service reports that over 99% of wildfires are human-caused, with nearly 5,600 fires burning more than 34,000 acres across the state in the past year. Backyard burning, machinery use, and campfires remain the leading causes.

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler warned of elevated danger in western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene left more than 800,000 acres of storm-damaged forest—now acting as dry fuel.

Troxler urged homeowners to clear flammable debris and follow safety guidelines to reduce risk. The state also reminded residents to get burn permits, avoid burning on windy days, and never leave a fire unattended.

Kindergartener Hears for First Time 

Five-year-old Eliza Fowler of North Carolina, born with bilateral microtia—a rare condition where the outer ears and ear canals are underdeveloped—can hear clearly for the first time after undergoing a pioneering reconstructive surgery this summer.

Fowler, who had relied on a bone-anchored hearing aid since infancy, received a cochlear Osia implant in June after a 10-hour procedure with a California surgeon specializing in ear reconstruction for microtia.

Her mother said the moment Eliza heard her voice brought tears to her eyes, while family and doctors sang Happy Birthday to her new ears. Eliza is now back in school and awaiting a second surgery in October.

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➤ Statewide: Tropical Storm Imelda will bring scattered rain through today across central and eastern North Carolina, with rip currents, beach closures, and minor coastal flooding possible along the Outer Banks. (More)

➤ Asheville: A lockdown at Asheville High School was lifted Monday after police investigated a reported bomb threat. No threat was found, and all students were safe. (More)

➤ Davidson County: An EMT and a Brookford officer were arrested for allegedly tipping off a child abuse suspect using government systems. Both are being held on bond with December court dates. (More) 

➤ Dare County: The Army Corps of Engineers received new funding for cleanup at the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites, allowing for the removal of more petroleum-impacted soil at Cape Hatteras. (More)

➤ Johnston County: A distracted driver ran a red light and hit a school bus in Willow Spring Monday morning. Nine students were on board, and no injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Wilmington: A federal jury convicted two locals of sex trafficking a young woman after luring her with drugs and threats. Both face decades in prison. (More)

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➤ Panthers head coach Dave Canales shut down rumors of a quarterback change following the team’s loss on Sunday. “I still feel that he’s being confident out there,” he said of Bryce Young, “He’s leading the group. He’s getting us out there with good energy and focus. He’ll continue to play.” (More)

➤ Unranked UNC men’s soccer drew a 0-0 tie with No. 12 Virginia this weekend, bringing their conference record to 0-0-4 on the season. Undefeated, but also without a win. (More)

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➤ Timber Pizza Co. is set to open its second North Carolina location this December in the Warehouse District at Durham’s new Wye Junction, serving wood-fired pies, empanadas, and salads. (More)

➤ Duke Libraries cut 40 staff and $4 million from their budget this year, sparking faculty concerns about lost expertise and weakened research support. (More)

➤ UNC trustees reviewed $70 million in budget cuts, citing savings from job vacancies and program changes, while exploring campus restructuring to reduce costs. (More)

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➤ The North Carolina Coastal Federation is seeking volunteers on Oct. 13 to help plant 5,000 native plugs and complete a wetland restoration project at Carolina Beach State Park. (More)

➤ Nonprofit Per Scholas received a $300,000 grant to expand free tech training across North Carolina, helping residents prepare for jobs in IT, software, and cybersecurity. (More)

➤ A Fuquay-Varina Middle School teacher, Kristin Lundberg, is donating a kidney to assistant principal Ernest DeVane after learning she was a match for her longtime colleague. (More)

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What’s your favorite fall activity in North Carolina?

1. Visiting an apple orchard
2. Exploring a pumpkin patch
3. Navigating a corn maze
4. Anything Halloween-related
5. Other

Yesterday’s Results:

Do you have any fall travel plans?

1. Yes: 39%
2. No: 35%
3. Not yet: 26%

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