Monday, June 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1934, American blues guitarist Wild Jimmy Spruill was born in Fayetteville to a family of sharecroppers who exposed him to a mix of country music and R&B. Spruill moved to New York City in 1955, where he became a prolific session player on dozens of R&B records through the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Speaking of music, check out Et Cetera to learn about a Western North Carolina bed and breakfast that serves up a song or two as part of their customers’ fourth breakfast course each day.

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Gang Motive Surfaces in House Party Shooting

Eight people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Catawba County house party on June 1 that left one person dead and 11 injured. Prosecutors say the attack was gang-related and planned, with suspects firing into a crowd of more than 100 from an elevated hillside.

Five suspects have been charged with attempted first-degree murder, with 19-year-old Ke’Andre Mack confessing that he fired into the crowd. Mack is being held without bond.

Investigators said they have identified the gang involved but haven’t released a name yet. One female victim is cited in the charges but is not believed to be the sole target and may not have been injured.

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office says more arrests could be coming.

Asheville Woman Escapes Kidnapper

A 29-year-old Asheville woman missing since January escaped from her alleged kidnapper and is now safe after months of being held captive.

Winston Eccleston, 26, of Waynesville, was arrested on May 22 and charged with first-degree kidnapping by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office also filed charges against Eccleston, including first-degree kidnapping, second-degree forcible rape, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, and three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.

Authorities said the woman was kidnapped “for sexual servitude.” Additional charges may be filed against Eccleston as the multi-agency investigation continues.

Eccleston had been staying at two area campgrounds, including one intended for flood victims, and was evicted from one in March due to unpaid rent.

New Discoveries Shed Light on Lost Colony

Archaeologists Mark Horton and Scott Dawson have uncovered evidence suggesting that the Roanoke Colony settlers on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, who vanished between 1587 and 1590, likely assimilated with Native Americans on Hatteras Island.

Artifacts such as hammerscale, guns, and wine glasses indicate English iron-working and cultural integration, offering a potential answer to the 440-year mystery.

Hammerscale, metal fragments barely larger than grains of rice, is a byproduct of metal forging and dates back to the 16th century. Horton said it’s definitive proof of iron-working on Hatteras Island, which could have only been done by English colonists.

The Lost Colony play, which seasonally commemorates the colonists’ disappearance, is showing in Manteo through Aug. 23.

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➤ Statewide: Jason Simmons, endorsed by President Trump, won a second term as North Carolina GOP chairman, defeating Brooke McGowan. Simmons has been chairman since March 2024. (More)

➤ Apex: The Apex Police Department welcomed its first female explosives detection K-9, funded by the Apex Rotary Club. The dog will enhance safety at major events. (See Photo)

➤ Greenville is suing Camping World for violating a city code by flying a 3,200-square-foot American flag on a 130-foot pole. The city seeks an injunction and civil penalties for non-compliance. (More)

➤ Duke University President Vincent Price plans faculty buyouts to reduce the impact of likely layoffs as the university seeks to cut $350 million amid federal funding losses. (More)

➤ Rockingham County: The North Carolina State Board of Elections plans to investigate missing campaign finance reports from the county, including nearly two decades of reports from Sheriff Sam Page. (More)

➤ Mecklenburg County: The sheriff’s office apologized to a family after an inmate accused in their son’s death was featured in a music studio program promo, admitting greater sensitivity should have been shown. (More)

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➤ No. 5 UNC baseball lost to Arizona 4–3 in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional on Sunday, falling one win short of a Men’s College World Series berth. (See Bracket)

➤ Duke baseball fell to Murray State 19-9 in Game 2 of the three-game Durham Super Regional. Game 3 will be played today with a trip to Omaha on the line. (See Bracket)

➤ The Savannah Bananas, a barnstorming exhibition baseball team, pulled off this wild double-trick play in front of a sold-out crowd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. (Watch Video)

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➤ Alpek will close its Fayetteville plant by July 31 to reduce operating costs, resulting in the loss of 180 jobs. The Mexico-based company manufactures polyester, plastics, and chemicals used primarily in food and beverage packaging. (More)

➤ Apex and Wake Forest are the latest North Carolina towns to offer social districts. Apex’s district operates daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Wake Forest’s operates Thursday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. (More)

➤ A federal appeals court ruled in favor of NASCAR on Thursday, overturning an injunction that allowed Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race as chartered teams in 2025. The teams now risk losing their charter status. (More)

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➤ The owners of Tiffany Hill Bed and Breakfast in Mills River, which previously housed volunteers and displaced families impacted by Hurricane Helene, have added a fourth course of opera singing and piano playing for patrons during breakfast. (More)

➤ The Silver Dollar Bar, opened in 1957, is the oldest bar still standing in Carolina Beach. Despite updates like a new rooftop bar and air conditioning, it retains its historic charm and longtime regulars, including a 96-year-old former mayor. (More)

➤ Jockey’s Ridge State Park’s 50th anniversary celebration on June 6 featured Gov. Josh Stein introducing The Connells, along with a drone show, family activities, and more. (See Photos)

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