Good morning, North Carolina! Here’s what you need to know today.
Just days after a mass shooting in Southport, the chief of police is speaking out after the city he calls “a Hallmark town” now carries a mark of violence he never expected.
In a candid interview, he shares the raw emotion of the aftermath of what happened when police say Nigel Edge, 40, a former Marine, killed three people and injured five others when he opened fire from his boat at the American Fish Company on Sept. 27.
Chief Todd Coring said he went to bed early that Saturday evening, but was awoken by a call from one of his officers.
Your Weather Planner
Charlotte and mountains
We will probably start Wednesday with some clouds, but they should quickly erode, leading to afternoon sunshine. A stretch of quiet, classic Carolina fall weather will then unfold for the rest of the week.
Triad
A sunny and breezy day is in the forecast for Wednesday as drier air spreads over the state. Great weather stays with us through the weekend.
Central North Carolina
High pressure is on the way to the region, and our weather will visually improve beginning Wednesday. Wednesday will start cloudy with gradual clearing through the afternoon, allowing sun to break through the clouds. Winds will be cool and breezy out of the northeast with some gusts up to 20 to 30 mph. Expect cooler than average temperatures Thursday and Friday with fair sky conditions.
Eastern North Carolina
High pressure moving into the region will help dry up rain chances and clear out clouds. Skies will remain cloudy through Wednesday morning before gradual clearing begins through the afternoon. Rough surf is expected to continue through much of this week. High tides will be higher than normal and may cause coastal flooding, especially around eastern Carteret County, Ocracoke and near Hatteras.
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Around North Carolina
1. 5 houses fall into ocean in Buxton, authorities say
Five oceanfront houses in Buxton collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, the National Park Service confirmed. The five structures fell into the ocean near Tower Circle, officials say, the road where a beach house was washed into the ocean about two weeks ago.
2. Ocean overwash closes section of N.C. 12 on Ocracoke
A coastal highway on the Outer Banks was closed Tuesday afternoon because of ocean water washing up on the roadway, creating unsafe conditions for drivers, state officials said. N.C. 12 was closed at the northern ferry terminal of Ocracoke Island because of high winds and ocean overwash, according to the state Department of Transportation. The highway will be closed at least through Thursday, officials said.
3. Going to the Panthers game Sunday? Take the train
N.C. By Train has many special routes available, including those for Carolina Panthers home games, the N.C. State Fair and the Lexington Barbecue Festival. The “Football Train” allows fans an optimal gameday travel experience. This year, there are two Football Trains scheduled in the morning and afternoon to make sure fans get to and from the game safely.
Around The Nation
1. Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
2. Hegseth declares end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in U.S. military
Sept. 27, 2025 marked one year since Helen tore through western North Carolina, leaving behind the destruction of homes, roads and even honeybee colonies that helped keep local farms alive. For beekeepers like Michael Entrekin, watching the loss from Mecklenburg County was devastating. “For farmers and beekeepers, losing hives is like a cattle rancher losing his herd,” he said. Entrekin took on beekeeping as a personal project during the pandemic and quickly got involved in the community as vice president of the Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association.
