MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1926, American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina. He was three months old when his family moved to High Point, where he lived until he was 17. Coltrane joined the Miles Davis Quintet in 1955.

If you’re ever in Hamlet, you can't miss an impressive six-story mural of Coltrane painted by artist Scott Nurkin on the back wall of the old Hamlet Opera House building. It’s one of 16 murals Nurkin painted as part of the North Carolina Musician Murals Trail. Check it out here.

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Trump Appeals to Women at Wilmington Rally

Former President Donald Trump directly appealed to women Saturday at Wilmington’s Aero Center, saying he would be a better champion for them than Vice President Kamala Harris.

Supporters lined up hours before the outdoor rally began.

Trump addressed the crowd from behind bulletproof glass. He didn’t rule out the idea of a third debate but also stated it may be too late since early voting has started in many states.

A new Carolina Journal poll has Trump and Harris virtually tied in North Carolina.

Trump did not reference North Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Mark Robinson, who is embroiled in a scandal. Robinson did not attend the rally.

Suspicious Packages Sent to NC Elections Office

A suspicious package containing a white, powdery substance was sent to the North Carolina Board of Elections this week. Emergency crews tested the substance, and no one was injured.

North Carolina is one of 20 states that received the packages.

NCBOE Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell says her staff is now wearing gloves while processing the mail and isolating parts of the office when they find a suspicious item.

Last November, similar envelopes were sent to offices in five states, with four testing positive for fentanyl.

NC Author Publishes Clues to 5 Treasure Hunts

North Carolina native Jon Collins-Black spent millions of dollars purchasing various treasures, divided them into five boxes, and hid them across the United States.

Collins-Black, who grew up in Iredell County and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, has written a book scheduled for release on Oct. 21 called There’s Treasure Inside that offers clues for where to find the bounty.

The author worked with experts in several fields to create the treasure packages, which are worth millions of dollars. Items include shipwreck bounty, sports memorabilia, gold, precious metals, rare gems, historical artifacts, and more.

The treasure boxes were custom-made by a blacksmith, who worked on them for over a year. You can view a video and photos of the treasure on the author’s website, and preorder the book here.

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➤ Rodanthe: Two houses collapsed Friday just hours apart, bringing the total number of collapsed houses on the eroding shoreline to four. (More)

➤ Haywood County: The Cold Mountain Corn Maize opened for its 20th season with a theme of “Man Up to Cancer.” (See Photos)

➤ Raleigh: Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 10, which would increase private school voucher funding and enforce sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials to detain people who are in the state illegally. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Blume Studios has opened and is offering its first exhibit for free: an interactive artwork titled “Gaia” that measures 20 feet in diameter and features NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. (See Video)

➤ Gaston County: Health officials are investigating the cause of a cluster of confirmed Legionnaires’ disease cases. The sickness is acquired by breathing in aerosolized water that contains the bacteria. (More)

➤ Cary resident James Tate Grant, 31, was arrested Thursday for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was sentenced to 36 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. (More)

➤ Nags Head: Beach driving permits for four-wheel drive, state-inspected vehicles are now on sale for the Oct.1-April 30 season. Driving times are 30 minutes prior to sunrise through 30 minutes after sunset daily. (More)

➤ UNC football lost to James Madison University 70-50 after allowing 53 first-half points, the most in program history. UNC head coach Mack Brown reportedly offered to resign due to the team’s performance. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, N.C. State suffered a 59-35 loss to Clemson, while Duke football took care of business against Middle Tennessee State, winning 45-17. (More)

➤ The Carolina Panthers defeated the Raiders with a 36-22 win Sunday in Las Vegas. They scored on their first drive without starting quarterback Bryce Young. (More)

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➤ North Carolina’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly, going from 3.7% in July to 3.8% in August. (More)

➤ Forge Nano, a lithium-ion battery company based in Colorado, will expand its Morrisville gigafactory after receiving $100 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. (More)

➤ Jewelers Mutual Insurance signed a lease to open an innovation hub in Raleigh’s One North Hills Tower. The company is expected to create 200 Raleigh-based technology jobs in the next few years. (See Details)

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➤ Herbie Hancock, known for his electronic jazz and R&B hits, will perform Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Arts Center. (Buy Tickets)

➤ Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen in Chapel Hill and Louisburg is No. 35 on Lovefood’s ranking of the best fast-food restaurants in the country. (See Rankings)

➤ Bo the Bloodhound, a member of the Gastonia Police Department, has been named a semi-finalist in the American Humane Society’s 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards. (See Photo)

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