NC Republicans Move to Redraw Map, Aiming to Flip Another House Seat

WWAY North Carolina’s GOP-led legislature is advancing a new congressional map designed to secure an additional Republican seat ahead of the 2026 midterms. The proposed changes would make Democratic Rep. Don Davis’s 1st District more conservative by shifting county lines, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning 11 of 14 seats statewide. Democrats have decried the plan as an attack on Black voters and a partisan power grab, but legal challenges appear to be their only recourse since the governor cannot veto redistricting bills.

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$26,000 Treasure Found in North Carolina Forest by Georgia Family

828newsNOW A father-daughter team from Georgia uncovered $26,250 in American Gold Eagle coins hidden in Mars Hill’s Bailey Mountain Loop as part of the Countdown Treasure project. Corey and Zoe used research, trail cameras, and drone imagery to locate the stash and, in a charitable twist, plan to donate the $16,420 side pot to Tropical Storm Helene relief efforts, supporting local nonprofits and the Bailey Mountain Preserve. Their discovery combines adventure, strategy, and generosity, leaving behind a silver bar for future treasure hunters.

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A skydiver was rescued from a coastal marsh near Oak Island after overshooting their landing area. The Cape Fear Regional Jetport jumper signaled they were uninjured, and emergency crews from Oak Island and Brunswick County safely extracted them within 30 minutes. WECT

An 18-year-old student was arrested after a stolen gun was found in his backpack during a K-9 safety check at New Hanover High School. The student, Elijah Lesine, faces charges including possession of a stolen firearm and carrying a concealed weapon, and no threats were reported during the incident. WECT

Complaints about “wooden snow” from Wilmington port facilities have led DEQ to approve fugitive dust control plans for local manufacturers. Neighbors in Sunset Park say the dust, caused by wood pellet and wood chipping operations, had been affecting their air quality for years, and they are already noticing improvements as Enviva Pallets and Basaga International implement the new guidelines. WECT

What You Should Know

A massive Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage disrupted internet access worldwide on Monday, taking down major platforms like Snapchat, Netflix, and Robinhood before being fully resolved by evening. Amazon attributed the issue to problems with its domain name system, highlighting society’s heavy reliance on a few tech giants for essential online infrastructure. WRAL

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Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House’s East Wing to build President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom addition. The 90,000-square-foot project, which Trump calls “much-needed,” contradicts earlier assurances it wouldn’t affect the existing building and has drawn criticism from Democrats, who denounce it as a symbol of extravagance and misplaced priorities. MSN

Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan’s first female prime minister, marking a historic and turbulent shift in the nation’s politics. The 64-year-old nationalist and security hawk succeeds Shigeru Ishiba after major election losses and faces immediate diplomatic pressure, including a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump next week. MSN

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