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Steve Belichick Resigns as UNC Coordinator After Investigation — 1dSteve Belichick resigns as UNC defensive coordinator effective Oct. 27; university probe found isolated disregard for Carolina values, Stoyer said.

Marcus Bell Stepping down over even one lapse in values keeps the program from looking like it tolerates shortcuts.

Democrats Abandon NC House Candidate as Controversial Posts Resurface — 11hDemocratic candidate Shelly Headen will remain on the ballot in a competitive North Carolina state House race despite her party withdrawing support after a series of inflammatory s… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor It's smart for Democrats to cut ties when those posts reveal such poor judgment from the candidate.

Melania Trump Brings AI Learning Tools to North Carolina School — 3dMelania Trump visited a North Carolina elementary school September 15, 2026, announcing StudyFetch AI subscriptions for 1,500 students and 100 Jetson Nano kits while praising Helene recovery.

Dana Whitfield It's practical that they're focusing on real tech like this instead of just speeches, especially for kids still dealing with storm recovery.

Trump Rallies for Whatley in North Carolina — 4dPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting North Carolina this week to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, with Trump speaking at a Gastonia rally and Melania touring an Ashe County elementary school to highlight education technology and community resilience in recovery from recent disasters. The appearances, including ticketed procedures and school visits, underscore a coordinated effort to energize Republican voters in the midterm race.

South Carolina Influencer Arrested on Six Child-Sex Charges — 3dSouth Carolina influencer Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 on five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor after investigators followed a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted found on his devices. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

North Carolina Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Fighting for Their Lives — Sep 11, 2026Two people were killed and two others were critically injured after a shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home Thursday morning, according to police. According to Fox… — by Andrew Powell

Belichick, Swinney Prepare for Clemson Showdown — 3dClemson coach Dabo Swinney is under scrutiny as he reshuffles his staff and sticks with a quarterback change with Tait Reynolds stepping in for a key game against Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Belichick, meanwhile, has expressed deep respect for Clemson's tradition and Swinney's program as the teams prepare for the matchup.

Report: Hayden Panettiere death probe examines fentanyl-laced oxycodone — 5dHayden Panettiere, 36, reportedly died Aug. 16, 2026, in South Carolina after allegedly taking one fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill; toxicology pending, DEA investigating.

Museums, Communities Mark 25 Years Since 9/11World — Sep 8, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, South Carolina museums and local history outlets spotlight community responses—from the South Carolina State Museum’s “South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later” exhibit featuring Maurice Hallman and intergenerational reflections, to Greenville’s acts of remembrance and interfaith solidarity in the Upstate; meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s State Archives and related venues highlight Flight 93’s legacy and archival notes to honor victims and first responders across states.

Division Champions Panthers, Bears Seek Progress — Sep 11, 2026The Carolina Panthers, buoyed by Bryce Young’s continued development and a strengthened supporting cast, are aiming to build on last season’s playoff push with more decisive leadership and a retooled offense. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears and Panthers, linked by the 2023 draft swap that brought Young to Carolina, prepare for a Week 1 showdown in 2026 that pits Young’s progress against Caleb Williams’ burgeoning stardom, underscoring how the trade reshaped both franchises.

Coldest Septembers Across 10 States Since 1895 — 3dStacker has published state-by-state rankings of the coldest Septembers since 1895 for Wyoming, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and New Hampshire, using National Centers for Environmental Information data. Each article presents the coldest months with the state's average temperature, seasonal highs and lows, and total precipitation.

Elena Vasquez Those old records for Pennsylvania make me wonder if our current Septembers are really as normal as they feel.

South Carolina Hosts Towson Before SEC Play — Sep 10, 2026The South Carolina Gamecocks host Towson at night in Columbia after a 57-0 season-opening win that featured a program-record sellout and a stifling defensive performance against Kent State. Previews emphasize generating edge pressure, creating turnovers, and disciplined play to prepare for SEC play, with Towson quarterback Andrew Indorf and receiver Cleveland Charlton highlighted as threats as Beamer frames this as a tune-up.

Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — 3dColumnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

Woman Finds Strange Box Outside Her Apartment With An Entire Family Inside — Sep 9, 2026A North Carolina rescuer found a box with a mother cat and kittens left at her home and arranged their care through local groups.

Tom Gallagher At least the cats ended up with groups that can foster them instead of being left to fend for themselves on the street.

Judge rules Sinema can be sued under North Carolina's homewrecker law — Sep 5, 2026A North Carolina judge ruled that Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under the state's alienation-of-affection law for her relationship with a member of her security detail, rejecting arguments that she had no state connection. The case, brought by the ex-wife of Sinema’s bodyguard, hinges on text messages Sinema sent while the guard was in North Carolina and alleges a pattern of interference and sexual misconduct related to Sinema’s involvement with the man.

Sam Okafor Wild that these old alienation-of-affection laws are still on the books, but if the texts show what's alleged, that's a legitimate legal question.