Monday, September 22, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1711, Tuscarora Indians, perceiving a threat from a Swiss colony at New Bern, massacred over 130 settlers and wounded or captured many others. South Carolina’s Colonel John Barnwell responded to North Carolina’s call for aid, leading a militia and capturing the Tuscaroras’ Fort Narhantes by Jan. 29, 1712.

An armed man impersonating an officer at Charlie Kirk’s memorial and Raleigh’s efforts to dim the lights for migrating birds lead today’s headlines. Find both in Top Stories and Around North Carolina.

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NC Man Arrested at Kirk Memorial

A Moore County man was arrested Friday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, accused of impersonating law enforcement while armed ahead of Sunday’s memorial for conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk.

Court documents say the man, identified as 42-year-old Joshua Runkles of Cameron, presented a Franklin County Sheriff’s Office badge and an Idaho law enforcement ID card when questioned by security.

He was later detained by the Secret Service after being found with a weapon. Runkles told staff he was providing security for the event through Turning Point USA, but the group said he was not properly coordinated with their security team. He was released on bond.

Explore Asheville Reports Post-Helene Recovery

A year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, Explore Asheville says nearly 88% of Buncombe County partner businesses are open and welcoming visitors. Just 2.7% remain temporarily closed, with many planning to reopen.

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has tracked closures and reopenings since the storm to measure recovery and provide resources to businesses and visitors.

Officials noted that FEMA data shows that up to 65% of small businesses close within a year of a major disaster, underscoring the region’s resilience.

In a newsletter update, Explore Asheville credited local partnerships while cautioning that challenges remain.

Girls in Aviation Day Draws Record Crowd

More than 260 girls gathered Saturday at the Samaritan’s Purse hangar in Greensboro for the 11th annual Girls in Aviation Day, setting a record turnout for the local event.

At the event, attendees toured planes, participated in hands-on activities, and heard from role models like United Airlines Pilot Beth Latshaw.

Samaritan’s Purse partnered with Women in Aviation International to host the event, which highlights opportunities in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing industries.

Organizers say they hope the experience inspires girls to pursue futures as pilots, engineers, and aviation leaders.

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➤ Charlotte: Police arrested a man for allegedly carrying a gun and other weapons on the city’s light rail, weeks after a woman was fatally stabbed at the same station. (More)

➤ Raleigh: The city will is turning off non-essential lights at night through Nov. 30 to protect migrating birds, reduce collisions, and cut energy use. (More)

➤ Franklinton: A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured Friday evening after falling 20 feet through a skylight onto the cafeteria floor at Franklinton Elementary School. (More)

➤ Concord: Cornelius police officer Gabriel Stainback, 26, was laid to rest after being killed in a bicycle accident, remembered by his community and fellow officers. (More)

➤ Raleigh: A local attorney is facing criminal charges in Durham and Johnston counties, allegedly embezzling nearly $1.8 million from clients and his former law firm. (More)

➤ Statewide: A $33 million shortfall will end Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Medicaid Ombudsman contract, cutting nearly 40 jobs across the state by year’s end. (More)

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➤ The Panthers shut out the Falcons 30-0 as Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, the defense forced three turnovers, and Carolina earned its first win of the season at home. (More)

➤ Charlotte Hornets veterans Grant Williams and Josh Green will be sidelined during the team’s training camp as they continue to recover from injuries suffered last season. (More)

➤ UNC head coach Bill Belichick was seen speaking with his 24-year-old girlfriend on the sidelines before Saturday’s 34–9 loss to UCF—an image drawing attention as the team falls to 2–2. (More)

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➤ A new NC Commerce report shows Walmart is the state’s top employer, appearing in 29 counties’ top five lists. Education ranked first in 52 counties overall. (More)

➤ RTI International will lay off 120 employees, including 75 in North Carolina, as part of a restructuring tied to federal funding cuts. The RTP-based institute has cut 500 jobs since March. (More)

➤ Advocate Health secured exclusive North American rights with French research group IRCAD, launching surgical training at Charlotte’s new Pearl campus alongside Wake Forest’s medical school. (More)

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➤ Jack Fitzgerald, 92, marked his 25th Hendersonville Hunger Walk, continuing a tradition that’s seen him walk more than 12,000 miles during his decades in western North Carolina. (More)

➤ A Lester resident is building a new home from Hurricane Helene debris, salvaging wood and materials nearly a year after the storm devastated western North Carolina. (More)

➤ The NC Chamber announced 15 finalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest. Winners will be revealed Oct. 2. (See Finalists)

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