Monday, September 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the State Convention of the Colored People of North Carolina, led by Bishop John W. Hood, convened in Raleigh. Delegates affirmed their loyalty to the Union, supported the Thirteenth Amendment, and demanded voting and legal rights.

A deadly shooting at a Southport waterfront bar leaves three dead, while Gov. Josh Stein declares a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Depression 9. Find both in Top Stories.

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Southport Waterfront Shooting Kills 3

Three people were killed and five others injured Saturday night when a gunman opened fire from a boat at the American Fish Company bar in Southport.

Police said the suspect, 40-year-old Nigel Edge of Oak Island, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted murder. He is being held without bond.

Authorities called the shooting “highly premeditated” and said Edge acted alone. Victims included tourists; one remains in critical condition as investigators continue gathering witness accounts and video.

Stowaway Found Dead in Plane’s Landing Gear

Charlotte airport staff discovered a body inside the landing gear of an American Airlines plane after it arrived from Europe on Sunday morning.

The individual was found around 9 a.m. during routine maintenance at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and was pronounced dead at the scene by police.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police homicide detectives have launched an investigation and are working with federal and international authorities to identify the victim and determine how they boarded the aircraft.

State of Emergency Declared

Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency over the weekend as North Carolina braces for heavy rain and possible flooding from Tropical Depression 9, which could strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda.

The order allows the State Emergency Response Team to mobilize resources, while local agencies in Randolph County and Burlington warned residents to prepare for severe weather and rising water.

Officials urged North Carolinians to prepare emergency kits, monitor forecasts, and follow local guidance.

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Jeff Bezos Says This New Breakthrough is Like “Science Fiction”

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➤ Charlotte: A mother is demanding accountability from the school district after her 6-year-old daughter was dropped off at the wrong bus stop—marking the second such incident this year. (More)

➤ Raleigh: An officer was injured late Saturday after being dragged by a 16-year-old motorcyclist during a downtown traffic stop. (More)

➤ Carteret County: A Newport man was charged Friday with kidnapping a woman and holding her in involuntary servitude, as well as assault and property damage. (More)

➤ Statewide: Earlier this year, schools across North Carolina lost federal funding for a local food program, forcing cafeterias to rely more on processed meals and cutting off a key market for small farmers. (More)

➤ Lee County: An Apex teen was charged with trying to scam an elderly woman out of $25,000, according to deputies. (More)

➤ Henderson County: The Haunted Farm will return after last year’s Hurricane Helene cancellation, with scare actors promising their biggest season yet. (More)

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➤ The Panthers fell to 1-3 after a 42-13 loss to the Patriots, giving up six touchdowns and struggling to find momentum on offense or special teams. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Hornets have cut ties with their 2023 first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. (More)

➤ No. 1 NC State men’s soccer finished with a draw against conference rival Pitt on Friday, moving to 7-0-2 on the season. (More)

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➤ Brunswick County home sales hit a monthly high for 2025 in August, topping $325 million in volume with 57 sales over $1 million, including a $4.8 million Bald Head Island deal. (More)

➤ A bill in Congress could ban sales of hemp-derived THC products, threatening North Carolina’s $9 million hemp industry and hundreds of small businesses. (More)

➤ Charlotte-born Brixx pizza chain, launched in 1998, is going national with plans to grow from its current 22 restaurants to as many as 100 by 2030. (More)

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➤ En Vogue AVL lit up downtown Asheville with couture, streetwear, and local designs at its debut runway show, with hopes it will become an annual event. (See Photos)

➤ Kudzu Bakery & Market opened its first North Carolina shop in Charlotte’s Dilworth, serving Southern classics like carrot cake, pecan pie, cookies, and more. (See Details)

➤ Live music will fill venues across Wilmington in October, with 26 concerts ranging from country to classical and names like Lukas Nelson and Tedeschi Trucks. (More)

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