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Southport and neighboring communities are still processing the tragedy at the American Fish Company last Saturday. Hundreds came together at a prayer vigil Sunday at Southport Baptist Church to honor victims and support one another in a heartfelt show of unity. Meanwhile, on the national stage, Washington inches closer to a federal government shutdown and President Trump announces tariffs on imported furniture and movies made overseas.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Both weekend mass shooting suspects previously at Camp Lejeune during overlapping time

• Governor Stein urges stronger mental health response after Southport tragedy

Both weekend mass shooting suspects previously served as sergeants at Camp Lejeune during overlapping time.

WECT Both men accused in separate mass shootings over the weekend had spent overlapping time in Camp Lejeune, raising troubling questions about the struggles some veterans face after service. Nigel Edge, accused of killing three and wounding several others at a Southport bar, and Thomas Sanford, the suspect in a deadly church shooting and fire in Michigan, were both Marine sergeants who served in Iraq and were stationed at the North Carolina base during overlapping years. Sanford died in a police shootout, while Edge is scheduled to appear in Brunswick County court.

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Experience a Day on the Rocks.

🗓️ Mark your calendars, we're hosting FOUR new outdoor climbing dates on beautiful Pilot Mountain!

A Day on the Rocks is tailored to meet climbers where they are and introduce them to the outdoor climbing community.

Learn the nuances of outdoor climbing etiquette while we get outside and touch some real rocks! No outdoor climbing experience is needed. We will provide all gear and handle all safety and setup.

Upcoming Dates:

📌 Saturday, October 11^th
📌 Sunday, October 12^th
📌 Saturday, December 13^th
📌 Sunday, December 14^th

Reservations cover one day, however, climbers are more than welcome to sign up for both days if desired!

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Governor Stein urges stronger mental health response after Southport tragedy

WECT Governor Josh Stein joined local and state law enforcement officials in Southport to address the community after Saturday’s mass shooting at the American Fish Company. Stein stressed that mental health challenges, particularly among veterans like suspect Nigel Edge who suffers from PTSD, are too often tied to tragic violence. He called for stronger integration between law enforcement and mental health care, acknowledging systemic gaps that leave communities vulnerable. Stein said his administration is conducting a statewide analysis to ensure resources are available to prevent similar incidents.

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News Roundup

Local News

The Mullet Bar is hosting a fundraiser to support the American Fish Company after a deadly mass shooting forced the restaurant to close, with proceeds going to victims and coordinated through Southport Cares. WECT

Joy Rogers, 64, has been confirmed as one of the three victims killed in Saturday night’s mass shooting at the American Fish Company in Southport. WWAY

What You Should Know

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a rare address to senior military leaders gathered at Quantico, outlining a new militaristic vision and signaling major shifts in Pentagon policy. C-SPAN

Centrist senators say a government shutdown is increasingly likely after a tense White House meeting failed to advance a short-term funding bill, with both parties blaming each other for the impasse. The Hill

What Might Surprise You

President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made movies, a move critics say could disrupt Hollywood’s global business model and damage the U.S. film industry. ABC7

President Trump announced “substantial tariffs” on imported furniture to promote U.S. manufacturing, particularly in North Carolina, following previous tariff plans on cabinets and upholstered furniture. The Hill

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