TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1968, 60 Minutes debuted on CBS. Soon after its launch, Wilmington native Charles Kuralt joined the cast and remained a contributor until 1979. Another North Carolina newsman, Byron Pitts, who began his career at WNCT-TV in Greenville, was a member of the 60 Minutes cast from 2009 to 2013.

Speaking of popular TV programming, the Hallmark Channel just released its Countdown to Christmas 2024 movie guide. Last year, North Carolina played a big part in one of its most popular premieres. Check out our Trivia Q&A to learn more.

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Routh Letter Details Assassination Plans

Greensboro native Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old suspect in the Sept. 15 assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, wrote a letter to “The World” detailing his plans to assassinate Trump months before the attempt took place.

His letter pre-empts the failed endeavor, stating “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you.”

The Department of Justice obtained the letter from a witness who claims to have received it inside a box along with ammunition and other letters. The witness didn’t open the box until hearing Routh was a suspect in the attack.

Routh also possessed a list of dates and venues of Trump’s scheduled appearances from August through October.

Cell site records obtained by the FBI confirm that Routh first traveled from Greensboro to West Palm Beach on Aug. 14, and on multiple days and times between Aug. 18 and Sept. 15.

Staffers Exit Robinson Campaign

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, is rebuilding his staff and forming a team to refute a CNN report alleging he made lewd and racist comments on a pornographic website.

Robinson stated at a recent event in Wilkes County that he is considering taking legal action against CNN.

At least eight members of the Robinson campaign stepped down Sunday, including general consultant and senior advisor Conrad Pogorzelski, Ill, campaign manager Chris Rodriguez, finance director Heather Whillier, and deputy campaign manager Jason Rizk.

WRAL is reporting information from anonymous sources alleging that Robinson rejected multiple offers to be connected with information technology specialists who could help him investigate the comments the CNN report alleges Robinson made.

UNC Student Dies During South Africa Hike

A UNC-Chapel Hill sophomore identified as 20-year-old Brook Cheuvrant has been found dead in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cheuvrant was hiking at Devil’s Peak on Table Mountain, but was reported missing Saturday after her tracking app stopped updating and her friends could no longer reach her. Cheuvrant’s body was recovered Sunday.

An inquest into the death is underway, with an autopsy forthcoming.

Cheuvrant was a Morehead-Cain Scholar on an internship at the University of Cape Town.

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➤ Raleigh: The North Carolina Museum of Art closed to the public Saturday after receiving a social media threat, which is being investigated. The museum will reopen Wednesday. (More)

➤ Cornelius: Local musicians are calling for legislation that would prevent the fraudulent use of artificial intelligence to create music, and the ability to collect royalty payments tied to it. (See Details)

➤ Greensboro: A group of caretakers filed a 71-page lawsuit against the state’s foster care system accusing it of not doing enough to project kids. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke to supporters at two Charlotte locations Monday: Halton Theatre and Freedom House Church. (More)

➤ Asheville: Meanwhile in Asheville, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will hold a rally today as part of a two-day political event series starting in Georgia. (More)

➤ Guilford County: A second inmate was accidentally released just days after another inmate was “improperly” released. Both inmates are back in custody. (More)

➤ UNC football head coach Mack Brown says he's “disappointed” that he mentioned resigning following the loss to James Madison University Saturday, and reaffirmed that he does not plan to step down as head coach. (More)

➤ Duke and UNC face off in a rivalry game Saturday at 4 p.m. with Duke favored to win by a field goal. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Hornets are signing former first-round pick and Duke basketball star Harry Giles to a one-year contract. (More)

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➤ The International Longshoremen’s Association, of which many North Carolina dock workers are members, will go on strike Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement hasn’t been reached with the U.S. Maritime Alliance. (See Details)

➤ Duke University increased the number of employees obligated to respond to reports of policy violations and adjusted its hearing process in response to federal Title IX regulations that took effect Aug. 1. (See Details)

➤ NCDOT christened two new river-class ferries—Motor Vessel Avon and Motor Vessel Salvo—at the Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal in Havelock. (More)

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➤ One Tree Hill cast members reunited Saturday in Wilmington for a 21st-year reunion state championship basketball game at UNCW Trask Coliseum. (See Photos)

➤ A Lincolnton man born with a genetic eye disease received gene therapy from Duke Eye Center that allowed him to see the face of his newborn baby. (More)

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