New State Mental Health Initiative 

The program is called NC Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Teams (NC FACT) and will provide individualized care to people released from prison. The care can include housing support, mental health care, vocational support, and day-to-day living care.

The program will be formally announced on November 3 and will include First Lady Stein and the members of the state Health and Human Services department.

NC Museum Unveils Dinosaur Discovery

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species, Nanotyrannus lethaeus, once believed to be a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.

Researchers noted its skeletal features, like more teeth and fewer tail vertebrae, distinguished it from the T. rex. Gov. Josh Stein praised the find, saying it’s “the biggest discovery in the last decade.”

The fossil of Nanotyrannus had been on display at the museum as part of the “Dueling Dinosaurs” exhibit. The museum received the fossils, which include a Triceratops fossil, in 2020 after being discovered in Montana.

The Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit opened in 2024, and visitors can get a firsthand glimpse into the discovery of the new species.

Ex-ECU Player Having Historic World Series

Former East Carolina star and Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage made World Series history in just his eighth Major League game, striking out 12 Dodgers in Game 5.

Yesavage, who broke the previous rookie strikeout record of 11, only gave up three hits and one run.

At East Carolina, Yesavage threw nearly 200 innings across 65 games and had a 2.58 ERA. He earned five First Team All-America nods in 2024 and was drafted 20th overall that year. He was also named American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year.

Yesavage started Game 1 of the World Series, going four innings and striking out five.

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➤Statewide: State employment officials say about 20 unemployment claims are filed daily because of the federal government shutdown, while more than 200 federal employees request financial assistance each day. (More)

➤Orange County: The State Board of Elections dismissed a complaint seeking to remove an Orange County elections official over social media posts critical of people not fluent in English. (More)

➤Western NC: Higher elevations in the Smoky Mountains and along the Blue Ridge Parkway saw the season’s first dusting of snow on Thursday, prompting officials to urge visitors to dress warmly and drive carefully. (More)

➤Raleigh: An appellate court is reviewing an appeal “with extreme skepticism” after discovering multiple AI-generated errors, including citations to two fictitious court rulings. (More)

➤Asheville: The city announced that up to $17 million in grants are available to help revitalize small businesses impacted by Helene. (More)

➤Rutherford County: Conserving Carolina purchased 483 acres near Chimney Rock State Park to create a new park preserve that will feature trails and protect the area’s native habitat. (More)

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➤ UNC took on Syracuse last night in a Friday night football matchup. (Box Score)

➤ No. 11 North Carolina women’s basketball fell 91-82 to No. 2 South Carolina in its lone preseason game, despite strong showings from Indya Nivar, Nyla Harris, and freshman Nyla Brooks. (More)

➤ Duke basketball received a commitment from 7-foot-1 center recruit Maxime Meyer. The four-star player picked the Blue Devils over Stanford and Florida. (More)

➤ Former Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule agreed to a contract extension with Nebraska that will keep him with the school through 2032. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NCAAF | NBA | NHL | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ Asheville’s Mission Hospital, the region’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit, shared photos of its tiniest patients dressed in costumes to celebrate their first Halloween. (See Babies)

➤ Ninety-seven-year-old Raleigh native Hal Houdek has worked at Homewood Nursery and Garden Center for 20 years since retiring from the military, crediting his faith for his longevity. (Meet Hal)

➤ Sandyfield, a town of 400 incorporated in 1994, will vote on Tuesday on whether to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages. (More)

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Do you decorate for Thanksgiving or just move on to Christmas?

1. Decorate for Thanksgiving
2. Move on to Christmas
3. Decorate for both
4. Decorate for neither

Yesterday’s Results:

Are you attending a Halloween party tonight?

1. Nope, not my thing: 38%
2. Handing out candy: 23%
3. Yes, but not in costume: 20%
4. Yes, in costume: 19%

Why was a speedway built in Rockingham?

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