Sunday, November 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Thomas Ferebee was born on a Davie County farm near Mocksville. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and trained as a bombardier during World War II. He flew over 60 missions in Europe and, aboard the Enola Gay in 1945, dropped the first atomic bomb used in wartime on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

In today’s Top Stories, a WakeMed police officer dies after a hospital shooting, and new 3D maps reveal alarming coastal erosion in Buxton.

This edition is sponsored by Oricle, a trusted partner making better hearing possible for thousands of families. Sometimes the best stories aren’t crafted in marketing meetings—they unfold around the dinner table. Recently, our founder gifted his dad, “Grandpa Jim,” a pair of Oricle hearing aids. What happened next had the whole family laughing, tearing up, and realizing just how powerful clear hearing can be.

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Officer Fatally Shot at WakeMed Hospital

A WakeMed campus police officer was shot and killed Saturday morning during a struggle inside the emergency department lobby at WakeMed Garner Healthplex.

Authorities said Officer Roger Smith was fatally shot around 9 a.m. as staff rushed to secure the hospital and assist patients. Garner police confirmed a person of interest was taken into custody as state investigators joined the case.

Governor Josh Stein said on X, “My heart goes out to the family of Officer Roger Smith, who was killed protecting patients and their families. Law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe, and we are forever grateful for Officer Smith’s sacrifice.”

SNAP Payments Delayed Across NC

Thousands of North Carolina families received partial SNAP payments Friday after federal delays disrupted November funding.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved full benefits later in the day, allowing the state to begin processing remaining payments expected to reach families this weekend.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said the issue affected more than 586,000 households, some of which saw as little as $4 added to their EBT cards.

Storms Strip Buxton Shoreline

Buxton’s beach is disappearing faster than scientists have ever recorded.

New 3D maps show the shoreline lost the equivalent of 800 dump trucks of sand and nine feet of elevation in just five weeks, following back-to-back tropical storms this fall.

Researchers say the erosion is so rapid that the coast no longer has time to recover between weather events.

At least 15 homes have already collapsed into the Atlantic since mid-September, and officials warn more could soon follow.

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When our founder gave his dad, “Grandpa Jim,” a pair of Oricle hearing aids, nobody knew what to expect. For years, Jim had struggled to keep up with conversations—missing jokes, nodding along, and quietly withdrawing. But the moment he put them on, everything changed. Suddenly, voices were crisp, laughter rang out, and Jim was back in the middle of it all.

At one point, he even asked the family to “quiet down” because things were suddenly too clear. That moment stuck with us. For Jim, it wasn’t just about hearing better—it was about feeling present again. He loved them so much, he immediately asked for an extra pair, just in case.

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➤ Winston-Salem: The last shell-shaped gas station in the U.S. stands in Winston-Salem, preserved as a free roadside attraction and popular photo stop for travelers exploring North Carolina. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Hilltide Capital purchased a downtown Wilmington office building for $15 million, marking its first coastal investment and signaling plans to expand along North Carolina’s shoreline. (More)

➤ Hickory: City officials have attracted $920 million in investments and 1,615 jobs through infrastructure projects, a new innovation district, and expansion of its 11-mile Hickory Trail system. (More)

➤ Durham: Duke will close its Learning Innovation office and launch a new Center for Teaching and Learning to streamline instructional support and online course services. (More)

➤ Greenville: ECU Health Medical Center has proposed adding five new operating rooms by 2029 as part of a $138 million expansion project, pending state approval. (More)

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➤ Entries are open for the 2025 Hatteras Village Christmas Parade on Dec. 13, inviting locals to celebrate the island tradition with festive floats, live music, and holiday prizes. (See Details)

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