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  • Search for missing kayaker continues in Mountain Island Lake

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    The search for a kayaker, who went missing Sunday evening on Mountain Island Lake, has restarted after a pause due to weather, the Huntersville Fire Department said.

    What You Need To Know

    •  A kayaker went missing on Mountain Island Lake Sunday evening 

    •  The search was suspended Sunday night due to high winds

    •  The Huntersville and East Lincoln fire departments resumed their search Monday morning 

    • No announcement has been made yet if the kayaker has been found 


    Mountain Island Lake is 15 miles northwest of Charlotte.

    The Huntersville Fire Department announced on X at 6:40 p.m. Sunday that it was using its fire boat to assist East Lincoln Fire Department with the search for the unidentified missing person. It said the departments were looking in the water near the near the Hwy 73 bridge that crosses over the left side of the lake.

    Two hours later, the department posted they were suspending the search for the evening.

    “The weather hit us fairly hard,” the post reads.

    Wind gusts reached more than 22 miles per hour Sunday night in the Charlotte area.

    Monday morning, Huntersville Fire Department officials said it was back out on the water, continuing the search.

    The department asked that traffic passing through the area use caution and yield to emergency response vehicles.


     

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  • 4 killed in 24 hours: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police investigating

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    Four people were killed in separate homicides across Charlotte over the weekend, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.

    The killings all took place within 24 hours Saturday into Sunday.

    What You Need To Know

    • CMPD is investigating four separate homicides that took place within 24 hours over the weekend

    • The incidents happened on Wembley Drive, North Graham Street, Park Fairfax Drive and Wilkinson Boulevard

    • Out of the four incidents, police have identified two of the victims

    • One suspect has been charged in connection to one of the killings, police said


    The first incident happened at about 2 a.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of Wembley Drive. Police said the victim, identified as 50-year-old Ernesto Toledo, was found dead from “some sort of blunt force trauma” that happened during an altercation.

    No additional details were released.

    Around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds, police said, in the 5600 block of North Graham Street. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

    His name has not yet been released.

    About 15 minutes later, CMPD responded to a man being shot and killed in the 100 block of Park Fairfax Drive. He has not yet been identified.

    On Sunday, police then responded to a shots fired call in a parking lot of Coyote Joe’s on the 4600 block of Wilkinson Boulevard around 1:25 a.m. Officers said they found a man, later identified as 41-year-old Jason Neal, dead from gunshot wounds when they arrived.

    Of the four killings, detectives have only arrested one suspect.

    Andre Walker, 44, has been arrested in connection to the Sunday killing of Neal. Walker has been charged with murder, police said.

    Police have not released any information on possible suspects in the other three cases. Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) to speak with a Homicide Unit detective or Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

    The outbreak of violence comes as many residents are voicing concerns about safety across the city.

    After the August killing of Iryna Zarutska on a city light rail, groups and families of victims killed by violence have called upon city and state leaders to address court systems they say have failed to protect the public and keep defendants in jail while awaiting trials, as well as staffing shortages within local police departments.

     

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  • N.C. State Fair Photo Gallery: Your pictures shared

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    The 2025 N.C. State Fair season shown through your photo submissions.

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  • Mecklenburg sheriff and ICE meet to air frustrations and address new law

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden met face to face Friday to discuss tensions over a new state law that requires sheriff’s offices to hold detainees for an additional 48 hours to allow ICE to take custody.

    What You Need To Know

    • For the first time, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden met to address tensions

    • The hourlong meeting also discussed a new state law that requires sheriff’s offices to hold detainees for an additional 48 hours to allow ICE to take custody

    • Both agencies say the meeting was productive

    • The sheriff said there are no plans for another meeting with ICE


    In February, Spectrum News 1 reported that McFadden had released a detainee without ICE’s knowledge, one in a string of disputed incidents that have fueled conflict between local and federal authorities.

    McFadden and ICE officials say Friday’s meeting has helped clarify procedures.

    From McFadden’s perspective, the conversation was productive.

    In a statement, ICE agreed.

    “ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations met with Sheriff McFadden and his staff today and engaged in a very productive meeting. We greatly value the opportunity to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to achieve our shared goals of safety and security of our communities and our officers,” the agency said.

    During the hourlong meeting, McFadden presented ICE with a letter outlining plans for pickup, direct contacts and expectations for arrests — issues both sides say they’ve struggled to coordinate in the past.

    The meeting was the result of a letter sent on behalf of the sheriff Oct. 1, asking ICE for clearer collaboration under the new state law, the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act, which requires sheriffs to hold detainees for an extra 48 hours beyond their scheduled release so ICE can take them into custody.

    In recent months, McFadden has said ICE failed to respond to pickup requests, forcing his office to release detainees. ICE, however, has accused McFadden’s office of refusing to cooperate with detainer requests.

    The two agencies agreed on points of contact for coordinating courthouse arrests and pickups.

    “So we gave them a safe process and procedures,” McFadden said. “If they have to operate inside the courthouse or on the courthouse grounds, because they do have that jurisdiction to do that. We just want them to do it in a safe manner for both them and the general public.”

    McFadden said both sides needed to “air out frustrations” and work toward a more transparent system.

    “We have the facility that they will have to come to,” he said. “We have the facility they have to remove these people from. So we want to make that safe and secure and also without problems. And so today in having that discussion, hopefully they understand us and we understand their needs.”

    The sheriff said there are no plans at this time for another meeting with ICE.

    National pressure, local tension

    The meeting comes amid growing pressure from the Trump administration to expand deportation operations and enlist local law enforcement agencies as partners. ICE has recently proposed loosening detention standards so more county jails can hold immigrants awaiting removal.

    At the same time, Congress approved a funding package that includes billions for ICE to expand detention capacity and deportation efforts.

    Across the country, sheriffs have become central players in the debate over cooperation with ICE. While immigration detainers are nonbinding requests under federal law, North Carolina’s new legislation now mandates local compliance for up to 48 hours. Supporters say the law prevents the release of potentially dangerous individuals, while critics say it blurs the line between local policing and federal enforcement.

    In Mecklenburg County, McFadden has accused ICE of ignoring communication attempts and failing to pick up detainees, while ICE maintains that his office continues to disregard lawful detainer requests. The sheriff has argued that only detainers supported by a judge’s order are legally valid.

    As state, local and federal agencies continue to navigate overlapping authority, Mecklenburg County remains at the center of the debate over immigration enforcement in North Carolina.

     

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  • Carolina Hurricanes stay unbeaten, beating the Ducks 4-1

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    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored his 100th and 101st NHL goals and added an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes remained the NHL’s only unbeaten team with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

    Alexander Nikishin scored his first NHL goal and Shayne Gostisbehere matched his career high with three assists for the Hurricanes, who improved to 4-0-0 with their second win to start a six-game trip.

    Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist and Frederik Andersen made 23 saves against his former team for Carolina. Jarvis scored the Canes’ first two goals, giving him five in four games during his sizzling start.

    The Hurricanes reached the Eastern Conference finals last summer, and they appear loaded for another memorable season after outscoring their opponents 19-8 so far. Jarvis, Nikishin, Gostisbehere, Aho and Jackson Blake have all scored in each of Carolina’s first four games.

    Leo Carlsson scored and Lukas Dostal stopped 27 shots for the Ducks in their first home defeat under new coach Joel Quenneville.

    Carolina went ahead late in the first when Jarvis scored on a rebound after Gostisbehere intercepted Mikael Granlund’s poor pass. Jarvis added a power-play goal in the second, but Carlsson scored for Anaheim 70 seconds later.

    Nikishin scored in the slot early in the third period. The promising 24-year-old Russian defenseman joined Carolina for four playoff games last summer, and he spent the summer learning English with a tutor before making the Canes’ opening-night lineup and racking up three assists in his first three regular-season games.

    Aho scored his first goal of the season with 4:12 to play.

    Up next

    Hurricanes: At Kings on Saturday.

    Ducks: At Blackhawks on Sunday to open a five-game trip.

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  • Hundreds of N.C. National Guard members go without pay during federal shutdown

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    More than 800 members of the North Carolina National Guard did not get their regular paychecks this week because of the federal government shutdown, according to Gov. Josh Stein.  

    What You Need To Know

    •  The federal government shutdown began Oct. 1 after Congress did not pass a new budget

    •  Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay

    •  In North Carolina, more than 800 members of the National Guard did not get their paychecks this week

    •  In previous shutdowns, federal workers have received back pay after Congress passed a new federal budget


    The federal shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Republicans and Democrats in Congress could not agree on a new federal budget. Each party blames the other and demands their own changes to the proposed federal budget. The main sticking point for Democrats in the Republican-majority U.S. House is funding for health care subsidies and Medicare.

    But while members of Congress argue over the budget, hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay, according to the Associated Press. 

    “North Carolina National Guard members are essential to keeping our state and our country safe. Today 841 NC National Guardsmen did not receive their scheduled paychecks and must continue work without pay through the federal government shutdown,” the North Carolina governor said. “That’s unacceptable.” 

    “We need our federal government to support our National Guard, protect our health care, and make sure families can put food on the table,” Stein said on X.

    In previous federal shutdowns, workers received back pay after Congress passed a new budget. 


     

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  • Sheriff Sam Page on why he’s vying for Phil Berger’s N.C. Senate seat

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    On this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with the man who is challenging North Carolina’s most powerful politician.

    Senate leader Phil Berger has led Republicans ever since they took full control of the legislature in 2011. However, an unsuccessful attempt to expand casinos in the state opened the door for criticism.

    As a result, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page plans to run against Berger in next year’s Republican primary.

    This week, we get to know Page, why he’s running, and why he thinks he can beat the Berger campaign and the money behind it.

    About the Podcast

    With the speed of the local news cycle, it’s easy to forget that the politicians who represent us and the influencers in our communities are more than just a sound bite. North Carolina’s veteran reporter and anchor, Tim Boyum, loosens his signature bow tie to give listeners a glimpse behind the curtain, showing us who these power players really are and why they do what they do. Through Tim’s candid conversations on “Tying It Together,” his guests reveal their most fascinating life stories, passions, and help all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our communities.

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  • N.C. GOP leader spars with California governor over gerrymandering plans

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    After moves to change congressional districts to get more Republicans elected in Texas and more Democrats in California, North Carolina is getting in on the state action over the control of Congress in the 2026 election.

    It comes down to gerrymandering. That’s the practice of drawing electoral districts to favor one political party over another. And the North Carolina GOP wants to help add another seat in the U.S. House for the Republicans. The North Carolina GOP announced Monday they plan to redraw maps to flip a seat to a Republican in the next congressional election.

    North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, a Republican, got into a public spat with California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom after Monday’s announcement.

    Berger tagged the governor in a post, saying that state Republicans were on their way back to Raleigh to support President Donald Trump in redistricting North Carolina.

    Newsom responded, saying in part, “This started in Texas — and if North Carolina gives in, CALIFORNIA PATRIOTS WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR AMERICA.”


    North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein responded to Republican leadership in the General Assembly separately in a social media post.

    “The Republican leadership in the General Assembly has failed to pass a budget, failed to pay our teachers and law enforcement what they deserve, and failed to fully fund Medicaid,” Stein said. “Now they are failing you, the voters.”


     

     

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  • Panthers face tough decision with RBs Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle has been phenomenal since stepping in as the Carolina Panthers’ starting running back two weeks ago, totaling 473 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in two outings.

    Coach Dave Canales now faces a tough decision: whether to keep Dowdle in the starting lineup once Chuba Hubbard returns from a calf injury, which could be as soon as this week against the New York Jets.

    “A great question,” Canales said after the Panthers’ 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys, which moved his team to 3-3. “We’re going to figure that part out. But I know Rico is doing a great job, and he will be a big part of what we’re doing.”

    Canales calls it a good problem to have.

    But that doesn’t make the decision any easier, given the team’s loyalty to Hubbard.

    Dowdle, in his sixth NFL season, is doing it all for Carolina. He ran for 183 yards on 30 carries and caught five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, just days after warning his former Dallas Cowboys teammates to “buckle up.” That effort came seven days after Dowdle rushed for 206 yards on 23 carries while catching four passes for another 28 yards in a come-from-behind win over the Miami Dolphins.

    He set a franchise record for scrimmage yards in back-to-back games. And he become only the seventh player in the last two decades to amass more than 200 yards from scrimmage in consecutive outings.

    Hubbard has been the Panthers’ starter and arguably their best player over the past couple of seasons, and the team rewarded him with a four-year, $33 million contract late last season after he ran for nearly 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’s earned Canales’ respect for his toughness and leadership.

    So Hubbard will definitely play.

    But it’s hard to imagine Canales putting a hot hand — a scorching hand, in fact — on the bench after two incredible weeks and two Carolina wins.

    What’s working

    The running game. It’s remarkable what the Panthers have done on the ground the last two weeks — a combined 455 yards rushing against the Cowboys and Dolphins — considering they lost guard Robert Hunt, their best offensive lineman, and center Austin Corbett to injuries in Week 2, and that a third starter, right tackle Taylor Moton, missed Sunday’s game with an elbow injury. Top reserve Chandler Zavala has also missed the last two games. But the Panthers keep plugging and playing guys and seemingly improve each week. It might be time to give offensive line coach Joe Gilbert a raise.

    What needs help

    The Panthers need to take better care of the ball in the first half. Seven of Bryce Young’s eight turnovers this season have come before halftime. He had one on Sunday, but it wasn’t the QB’s fault. Young was intercepted when his pass went straight through the hands of rookie Tetairoa McMillan.

    Stock up

    McMillan may have messed up that catch, but he more than made up for it later in the game. The No. 8 pick in the NFL draft has been solid all season and on Sunday caught his first two touchdown passes from Young. McMillan has 27 catches for 380 yards, which puts him on pace for nearly a 1,200-yard season. He’s still very raw in some respects, but his upside is off the charts.

    Stock down

    Carolina’s pass defense needs to find a way to slow down opposing quarterbacks with more frequency. Although the defense had some timely stops against the Cowboys, the Panthers allowed Dak Prescott to throw three touchdown passes — and that was without CeeDee Lamb. Carolina’s inability to cover the tight end has really stood out, and Jake Ferguson became the latest to find the end zone. Miami’s Darren Waller also had a big game against the Panthers in Week 5.

    Injuries

    The Panthers are expected have “a few more guys” available this week against the Jets, Canales said. Receiver Jalen Coker was close to returning from injured reserve last week and could make his debut on Sunday. Hubbard, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders and defensive lineman Turk Wharton could also be back this week if they make progress in practice. Also, the Panthers plan to open the 21-day window on Corbett, who avoided surgery for a knee injury earlier this year.

    Key number

    2 — Sunday marked only the second time the Panthers have won back-to-back games under Young, their third-year quarterback.

    Next steps

    Carolina has a chance to move above .500 on Sunday with a victory at the winless Jets. The last time the Panthers were above .500 this late in the season was Nov. 3, 2019, when they started 5-3, only to lose all of their remaining games.

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  • Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the central Atlantic

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    Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed this morning in the central tropical Atlantic becoming the 12th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

    What You Need To Know

    • This is the 12th named storm of the season

    • Lorenzo will remain a tropical storm

    • No threats to the U.S.


    Lorenzo is a tropical storm with maxium sustained winds at 45 mph moving northwest at 17 mph. Tropical storm Lorenzo will continue to churn in the open waters of the Atlantic posing no threat to any land over the next 5 days.



    The cone of uncertainty displays where the center of a storm could be located. It does not predict what areas may feel the storm’s impact. Anyone outside, but near the cone, should be on alert and make storm preparations.


    Spaghetti models or plots show a series of individual computer forecast models together on one map. They are useful to give insight into whether multiple models are in agreement on the path of the storm but they do not address the storm’s forecast intensity, winds, flooding and storm surge potential or other data. Tap here for more details on how to best use these models.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • Durham is alive with ‘The Sound of Music’

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    “The Sound of Music” has been a favorite for audiences around the world, both on screen and on stage, for more than 60 years. Now, a piece of Broadway history has made its way to Durham.

    The Broadway musical that first debuted in 1959 and was later made into the iconic film starring Julie Andrews in 1965 is currently on tour and will be wrapping up its stop at the Durham Performing Arts Center this weekend.

    Two of the shows stars, Cayleigh Capaldi, who plays Maria Rainer, and Kevin Earley, who plays Captain Georg Von Trapp, stop by to share behind-the-scenes insights from the show and talk about why it has continued to captivate audiences for more than six decades. Check out the video for Spectrum News 1’s conversation with Capaldi and Earley.

    The show will also be making stops in Charlotte and Greensboro in the coming months. For information on the show’s schedule and tickets, click here.

    Kevin Earley (Captain Georg von Trapp) and Cayleigh Capaldi (Maria Rainer) in “The Sound of Music.” Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

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  • Subtropical Storm Karen won’t survive long in the northern Atlantic

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    Subtropical Storm Karen isn’t expected to last long in the northern Atlantic. Karen formed on Oct. 9, becoming the 11th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

    What You Need To Know

    • Karen is not expected to last long

    • It’s moving over cold water

    • Karen will have no impact on the U.S.


    Subtropical Storm Karen will remain in the northern Atlantic before transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone on Saturday. It’s moving over cold waters. Karen will not pose a threat to any land.


    The cone of uncertainty displays where the center of a storm could be located. It does not predict what areas may feel the storm’s impact. Anyone outside, but near the cone, should be on alert and make storm preparations.


    Spaghetti models or plots show a series of individual computer forecast models together on one map. They are useful to give insight into whether multiple models are in agreement on the path of the storm but they do not address the storm’s forecast intensity, winds, flooding and storm surge potential or other data. Tap here for more details on how to best use these models.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • Jarvis, new arrival Miller help Hurricanes beat Devils 6-3 in season opener

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal with a redirect with 2:43 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 in Thursday night’s opener for both teams.

    Jarvis got position at the top of the crease as Sebastian Aho sent the puck in for the deflection, with Jarvis getting it past Jacob Markstrom. That allowed Carolina to finally take control after alternating goals with New Jersey.

    Jarvis added a long-distance empty-netter with 54.1 seconds left off a turnover, while Eric Robinson added one more — this one past Markstrom after he returned to net — with 12.6 seconds left.

    Defenseman K’Andre Miller scored twice in his debut with Carolina, which acquired him from the New York Rangers and signed him to a long-term deal. Taylor Hall also scored for Carolina.

    Dougie Hamilton, Cody Glass and Jesper Bratt scored goals for the Devils, who answered scores from Carolina each time until Jarvis’ first score.

    Frederik Andersen finished with 19 saves, while Markstrom had 27.

    Carolina is opening a season among the Stanley Cup favorites after winning at least one series in seven straight postseasons, including twice reaching the Eastern Conference final in the past three seasons before falling to two-time reigning champ Florida each time.

    New Jersey is trying to reach the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, with the previous two trips both ending with losses to Carolina.

    The Devils are opening the season with three straight road games, followed by a home opener against Florida. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, get another home game before going on their annual lengthy October road trip due to the arrival of the North Carolina State Fair taking over the area from the adjacent fairgrounds.

    Up next

    Devils: New Jersey visits Tampa Bay on Saturday night.

    Hurricanes: Carolina hosts Philadelphia on Saturday night.

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  • King tides threatening sea turtle nests on N.C. coast

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    OAK ISLAND, N.C. — King tides are putting sea turtle nests in jeopardy along North Carolina’s coast.

    What You Need To Know

    • King tides are impacting the N.C. coast this week

    • Sea turtles create nests along a 9.5 mile stretch of Oak Island between May and late October

    • King tides have washed over at least one nest on Oak Island this week

    “Our sea turtles are on the endangered species list,” Suzan Bell, a volunteer for the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program, said. “A nest can still be viable with tide wash overs. If the water can wash up and flow off, then that can actually be good for a nest sometimes. But, if the water comes up and sits on a nest, it can unfortunately either drown hatchlings that were already hatched or it can make the eggs nonviable.”

    Sea turtles create nests along a 9.5 mile stretch of Oak Island between May and late October. 

    “Oak Island is really one of the top three or four nesting beaches in North Carolina,” Bell said.

    Volunteers for the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program have been walking along the beach every morning and night this week to check if they have been impacted by the tides. They build walls of sand around the nests to protect them and guide the turtles to the ocean once they hatch.

    “We built sand barriers all around the nest to help, so if the tide comes up and the hatchlings emerge, hopefully they would still have a little bit of a runway to the water,” Bell said.

    Bell said the king tides have washed over at least one nest this week, but it is still too early to know if it has been destroyed. 

    Volunteers are hopeful their work will protect the hatchlings and lead more turtles to the ocean. 

    “I have been a part of this for 24 years, and I still get excited,” Bell said. “My adrenaline starts to flow. I get excited. I get to witness what I feel is a true miracle. To be a part of that and to help these little hatchlings make it to the water, It’s just a wonderful feeling.” 

    High tides from Hurricane Erin destroyed at least two nests on Oak Island in August.

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  • Nor’easter to bring rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to East Coast

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    A low pressure is expected to develop today and bring rain, wind and coastal flooding all along the east coast this weekend into early next week.

    What You Need To Know

    • A coastal low will develop off the coast of Florida on Friday

    • The low will strengthen as it moves northward along the Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain, wind and flooding potential

    • The system will produce wind gusts 30 to 50 mph along coastal regions of the East Coast

    • Rainfall totals will be highest along coastal North Carolina



    This storm system — a nor’easter, named for the wind direction it produces — usually brings heavy snow along the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast during the winter months. However, any weather disturbance can take a similar track and produce wind and heavy precipitation, and that is expected to happen this weekend into early next week.

    Unfortunately, the Outer Banks of N.C. will see their third storm so far this season. As recently as two weeks ago, rough surf and big waves collapsed eight homes into the Atlantic Ocean in this area. 

    A beach house in Rodanthe in Dare County toppled into the surf Friday. (Spectrum News 1/Lauren Howard)

    Track of storm

    Here’s one computer model’s interpretation of the storm. 

    Futurecast - National this weekend

    Wind gusts

    A nor’easter will produce gusty winds, and depending on the location of the storm to the coast will determine how windy it gets inland. Gusts will generally be around 30 to 50 mph for coastal regions, with some localized higher gusts. Interior sections will see less gusty conditions, with winds around 20 to 30 mph.

    Rainfall totals

    Rainfall totals will be highest along coastal North Carolina, with 3 to 5 inches possible. 

    The low is expected to move east from the coast during the day on Tuesday, taking with it the heavy rain and gusty winds. 

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard out, Rico Dowdle to start against Cowboys

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game on Sunday with a calf injury.

    What You Need To Know

    • Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game due to a calf injury

    • He was ruled out on Friday for the game against the Dallas Cowboys after not practicing all week

    • Rico Dowdle, who ran for a career-high 206 yards last Sunday in a win over the Miami Dolphins, will start against his former team

    • The Panthers will also be without right tackle Taylor Moton, defensive lineman Turk Wharton, and defensive back Akayleb Evans


    Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle celebrates after scoring against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (Associated Press)

    Hubbard was ruled out on Friday for the game against Dallas after not practicing all week.

    Rico Dowdle, who ran for a career-high 206 yards in last Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins, will start against his former team. Dowdle played five seasons for the Cowboys before signing with the Panthers as an unrestricted free agent.

    Dowdle said earlier in the week the Cowboys “better buckle up.” He had two runs of 50 yards or longer last week as the Panthers overcame a 17-point deficit. 

    The Panthers (2-3) will also be without right tackle Taylor Moton (elbow), defensive lineman Turk Wharton (toe) and defensive back Akayleb Evans (hamstring). Wide receiver Jalen Coker (quad) and cornerbacks Mike Jackson (ribs) and Chau Wade-Smith (chest) are questionable. Coker remains on injured reserve, but could be activated this week.

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  • Here’s what happened when a fire truck caught fire inside the fire station

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    Fire crews sprang into action when a blaze broke out in their own Morganton station Friday, quickly putting out a burning old fire engine. 

    The engine caught fire inside the station outside of Morganton Friday afternoon, according to a statement posted by the fire department.  

    What You Need To Know

    •  A fire truck caught fire inside the Drexel Fire Station in Burke County

    •  The station is connected to Drexel’s town hall building 

    •  No injuries were reported 

    • Nearby fire stations helped put out the blaze 


    At about 1 p.m., the Drexel Fire Department Chief Jonathan Wilkie first heard a pop and then saw smoke coming from one of the older fire engines parked in the station.


    The crew was close by and responded quickly, containing the blaze before anything else burned. The fire station is connected to Drexel’s town hall building. All town staff working inside had to evacuate, and there were no injuries reported.

    Other nearby departments came to help put out the fire, including Valdese Fire Department, Triple Community Fire Department, Chesterfield Fire Department, Salem Fire Department, Burke County Fire Marshal, and Burke County EMS.

    “We are thankful there were no injuries and no damage to the building as a result of this fire,” Drexel Mayor Dennis Anthony said in the statement from the department. “A huge thanks to the responding mutual aid agencies for quickly assisting us in knocking the fire down.”

    The investigation is ongoing, but the statement said that early reports suggest the fire began in the engine compartment of the older fire truck.

    The Drexel Fire Department is still operational, and further updates will be posted on its Facebook page.

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  • Armadillos in N.C. — New map shows where to spot them

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    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission shared a map on Wednesday of where nine-banded armadillos have been seen in the state.  

    What You Need To Know

    • The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission posted an armadillo range map for the state   

    • Nine-banded armadillos have been reported in the U.S. since the 1800s 

    • Nine-banded armadillos are one of the only animals to naturally carry leprosy 

    • There is no evidence that the armadillos in N.C. are carrying leprosy, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission


    Confirmed observations of these armadillos have been more common in the western part of the state, but nearly every one of North Carolina’s counties have at least had an unconfirmed sighting report.

     


    There are 20 types of armadillos, but the nine-banded armadillo is the only species found in the United States, according to the National Wildlife Federation. They get their name from the banded pattern on the armor-like plates that cover their bodies. Unlike their three-banded armadillo counterparts in South America, the ones in North America do not roll.

    The first recorded sighting of an armadillo in the U.S. was in Texas in 1849, but they have been expanding their range ever since, according to research published by Bradley University.

       Fun facts about nine-banded armadillos, according to the Rainforest Alliance

    • Nine-banded armadillos spend most of their time in burrows underground

    • They typically grow to be about the size of a domestic cat

    • Their long tongues allow them to eat up to 40,000 ants in one meal

    • When scared, they can jump more than three feet in the air

    A less fun-fact about nine-banded armadillos is that they are the only animals, besides humans, known to naturally carry leprosy, according to the Emerging Pathogens Institute.

    A 2015 study by the institute found that more than 16% of armadillos in Florida carried Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes leprosy. Now known as Hansen’s disease, it is treatable and 95% of people cannot get it because their immune system can fight off the bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    The Wildlife Commission responded to concerned comments about the armadillo’s capacity to carry leprosy.

    “We don’t have evidence that armadillos in North Carolina carry the bacteria, which is easily treated by modern antibiotics,” the commission commented on Facebook. “If worried about it, just don’t touch any armadillos.”

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  • $1 million bond for longtime N.C. legislator charged with child sex crimes

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    A longtime state legislator from Guilford County facing multiple charges related to indecent liberties with a minor has allegedly attempted to contact and locate the victim using his political status, according to court documents.

    A judge set a $1 million bond for Rep. Cecil Brockman Friday.  

    What You Need To Know

    • Court records show Rep. Cecil Brockman, a six-term Democratic lawmaker from Guilford County, was arrested on charges of statutory sexual offense and taking indecent liberties with a child

    • Court documents say he attempted to contact and locate the victim 

    • A judge set a $1 million bond for Rep. Cecil Brockman Friday

    • The alleged crimes involved a 15-year-old


    Brockman, a Democrat representing part of Guilford County, has served six terms in the North Carolina House. He is charged with two counts each of taking indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said.

    He was jailed without bond.

    A magistrate’s order says Brockman is accused of engaging in a sexual act with a 15-year-old twice and is twice alleged to have committed “a lewd and lascivious act” upon the juvenile. The alleged victim in each felony count was identified by the same initials.

    Court documents say he made attempts to locate the juvenile in the hospital and tried to use his state legislator title to get access to information about the victim’s whereabouts.

    After Brockman’s arrest was announced on Wednesday, several other state legislators, including North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton who was speaking on behalf of the state’s Democratic Party, called for his resignation.


     

    State Republicans leaders also have called for Brockman to immediately step down.

    “If true, there is no place in public service now or in the future for someone accused of these heinous crimes,” the N.C. GOP stated in a tweet. 

    The leader of the state House, Republican Rep. Destin Hall, urged Brockman to resign so the charges would not be a distraction for his chamber. 


     

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  • N.C. legislator arrested on child sex charges, officials say

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    Leaders on both sides of the aisle are calling on a state legislator from Guilford County to step down after he was arrested on multiple charges related to indecent liberties with a minor.

    Rep. Cecil Brockman, Democrat, is charged with two counts each of taking indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said.

    After news of his arrest, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton said in a statement on X, “The North Carolina Democratic Party calls on Representative Brockman to resign effective immediately. The profound seriousness of these criminal charges makes it impossible to represent his community.”

    The N.C. House Speaker Destin Hall, Republican, also joined the calls for Brockman’s resignation. “The charges against Rep. Brockman are shocking and extremely serious. Given the evidence that’s publicly known, he should resign immediately so these charges do not distract from the work of the North Carolina House,” he said in a statement.

    Brockman has served six terms in the North Carolina House, according to the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

    Other leaders in North Carolina also weighed in on Brockman’s arrest.

    “The allegations against Rep. Brockman are serious and, if true, would disqualify him from public office,” House Democratic Leader Robert Reives said in a statement Thursday morning. “This is a developing situation and it is important to let the legal process unfold.”

    “These charges are extremely serious and deeply troubling. While the legal process has yet to play out, it’s clear he cannot effectively serve his constituents and should resign immediately,” Gov. Josh Stein said.

    The N.C. GOP also released a statement saying, “These allegations are abhorrent. If true, there is no place in public service now or in the future for someone accused of these heinous crimes.”

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