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Columbus Statue, Free Tuition, and Buckeye Homecoming

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1936, The Ohio State University Marching Band debuted Script Ohio, with a cornet player dotting the “i”—a role now reserved for a sousaphone player.

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Is the government really about to hand you $1,000 a year for retirement? The IRS has started mailing notices to millions of Americans about a new program that deposits federal matching money directly into retirement accounts, rather than just shave it off your tax bill. But there’s a catch. Plenty of savers will get the full $1,000, while others won’t see a dime, and the difference comes down to a few details on your tax return. So who qualifies, and how do you actually claim the money? Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Trump Demands Statue Restoration

President Trump called on the city of Columbus to restore the Christopher Columbus statue removed from outside City Hall in 2020, while speaking at a White House Columbus Day celebration Friday.

"We demand that Christopher Columbus be put back into the heart of Columbus, Ohio. We want it back," Trump told the East Room crowd, where he also unveiled a new Columbus statue bound for the Rose Garden.

Mayor Andrew Ginther, a Democrat, ordered the 22-foot statue—a gift from the explorer's birthplace of Genoa, Italy—into storage amid civil unrest in 2020. Italian American groups sued the city over the removal in April.

After Trump’s remarks, Ginther said that he and the president "clearly have different priorities."

Vance Rallies in Lima

Vice President JD Vance urged Ohio Republicans to back U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at an airport rally in Lima on Friday, crediting Husted with helping end taxes on tips and overtime.

Vance also said he won't watch if Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution is livestreamed, while adding that Hasan "brutally murdered a lot of innocent people."

Earlier in the day, Vance cast his ballot early in Hamilton County, voting for Husted, Ramaswamy, and state treasurer candidate Jay Edwards.

Cleveland State Offers Free Tuition

Cleveland State University will offer free tuition to qualifying students from Ohio starting in fall 2027 under a program its board of trustees approved Friday.

The Cleveland State Commitment covers up to eight consecutive semesters for spring 2027 high school graduates with at least a 3.0 GPA whose families earn $125,000 or less. Students must keep a 2.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.

Its income cap eclipses similar programs at the University of Akron, the University of Cincinnati, and Ohio State's regional campuses, which range from $75,000 to $100,000.

University officials said the program targets middle-income families who often receive little grant aid.

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➤ Statewide: Ohio has begun notifying Medicaid expansion enrollees about federal work requirements that will mandate 80 hours a month of work, community service, or schooling starting Jan. 1, 2027. (More)

➤ Akron: Prosecutors dropped nine lesser charges against former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and lobbyist Michael Dowling in the House Bill 6 case, though the central bribery and corruption counts remain. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Ohio attorney general candidates Keith Faber and John Kulewicz will debate at Youngstown State University on Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m., with retired journalist Tony Paglia moderating. (See Details)

➤ Toledo: Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Don Kissick and secretary of state candidate Tom Pruss found a body in the Maumee River near downtown Thursday while preparing to film a campaign video. (More)

➤ Dayton: Breeze Airways has launched weekday nonstop flights from Dayton International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, with one-way fares starting at $49. (More)

➤ Utica: Lynd Fruit Farm, a family-owned Pataskala apple orchard, bought a 74-acre property for $1.76 million at auction with the goal of protecting the land from development. (More)

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➤ Ohio State hosts Maryland for homecoming today as a 34.5-point favorite in Ryan Day's 100th game as head coach. Receiver Jeremiah Smith is chasing a third straight 200-yard game. (More)

➤ Buckeye fans can enjoy popcorn at the game with a new, exclusive bucket shaped like an Ohio State football helmet, which the university unveiled Friday. (See Photos)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox tonight in a winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 after rallying from a 2-0 series deficit. The winner advances to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. (More)

➤ Ohio’s high school soccer state championships will move to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, home of the Columbus Crew, Nov. 13-16 while Historic Crew Stadium undergoes turf maintenance. (More)

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➤ The Ohio State University Marching Band, known as TBDBITL, will take fan-favorite halftime shows and school tunes to the stage for a hometown concert at Mershon Auditorium on Nov. 20. Tickets start at $18. (See Details)

➤ Giant pumpkins line downtown Hamilton through tomorrow for the 15th annual Operation Pumpkin Festival, with live sculpting taking place today. (See Details)

➤ Bratenahl neighbors criticized Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as an "absentee" couple amid a fight over fencing and landscaping at their lakefront mansion. One called the pair a "tremendous blow" to the community's "peace and quiet." (More)

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➤ The IRS is mailing notices about $1,000 in free retirement money, but strict cutoffs apply. (Listen Now)

➤ This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to a South African jurist, drawing swift condemnation from Israel. (Hear Details)

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born in Kannapolis. A third-generation NASCAR champion and the sport’s most popular driver, the two-time Xfinity Series champion claims 26 Cup wins, including two Daytona 500s. He also founded JR Motorsports and works as a TV analyst.

A new store in Elizabethtown has shelves full of merchandise and not a single cash register, and Bladen County teachers are the only shoppers allowed. Find out how it works in Et Cetera.

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New Senate Leader Race Takes Shape

Four Republicans are vying to lead the North Carolina Senate, which will get its first new leader in 15 years in January.

Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson, jumped in this week, joining Sens. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover; Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell; and Todd Johnson, R-Union.

Senate leader Phil Berger, who has held the post since 2011, lost his March primary to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes.

Jackson, one of the Senate's chief budget writers, pitched his background as a farmer and business owner, saying he knows "what it means to make payroll."

Lee has raised the most money, nearly $1.3 million, but first must hold his New Hanover County seat. Democrat Jessica Bichler is challenging him in a district Democrats see as a top pickup chance.

Flags Lowered for Fallen Durham Firefighter

Gov. Josh Stein ordered flags at state facilities flown at half-staff Friday for Andrew Brokes, a 24-year-old Durham firefighter killed when a burning building collapsed Thursday.

"We mourn the loss of Andrew Brokes, a young Durham firefighter who died keeping people safe," Stein said.

Fire trucks lined Interstate 40 overpasses Thursday, lights flashing, as a procession for Brokes passed below. He joined the department in May 2025.

Part of the Marly Drive building's roof collapsed about 10 minutes after crews arrived, trapping firefighters on the first floor. The two injured firefighters have since been released from the hospital, and all residents escaped unharmed.

The State Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the cause. Residents told the ABC11 I-Team that people lived in buildings tax records list as commercial; the owner didn't return calls.

North Carolina Reports First Flu Death

An adult in central North Carolina has died of flu complications, the state's first flu-related death of the season.

The state Department of Health and Human Services said the death happened during the first week of October but released no other details.

Wilmington Health's Dr. Alston Enz said he started seeing flu cases in August and now treats flu patients every day. Nationally, flu rates hit current levels seven weeks earlier than in the previous two seasons, according to Epic Research.

State health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated now, saying fall is the best time to build immunity. Counties including New Hanover and Brunswick are hosting low- or no-cost flu shot clinics.

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➤ Western NC: Hurricane Isaias could drop 4 to 6 inches of rain on parts of the mountains Saturday into early Sunday, with localized flooding possible. Unlike before Helene, the region is very dry, and forecasters expect the rain to be mostly beneficial. (More)

➤ Southport: Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Nigel Max Edge, the former Marine accused of killing three people at American Fish Company in September 2025. (See Details)

➤ Greensboro: The Guilford County Sheriff's Office has opened a criminal investigation into Piedmont Memorial Park Cemetery, where families have complained about overgrown grounds. The state Cemetery Commission says National Vault Services, listed as the owner, may be operating it without a license. (More)

➤ Bladen County: A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey caught fire and made a hard landing Thursday in Bladen Lakes State Forest during training. One of four Marines aboard was flown to the UNC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill. (More)

➤ Durham: Gut bacteria may directly cause poor growth in extremely premature babies, a Duke study suggests. When researchers transferred bacteria from slow-growing preemies into newborn mice, the mice also grew slowly, pointing to possible new treatments in the NICU. (Read Story)

➤ Lumberton: Gov. Josh Stein helped dedicate a new floodgate protecting Lumberton's industrial area, 10 years after Hurricane Matthew brought widespread flooding to Robeson County. The $15 million project drew on state, federal, and Golden LEAF funding. (More)

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➤ Bryce Young, the Panthers quarterback, returns to Tuscaloosa this morning as ESPN’s College GameDay guest picker, joining his former Alabama coach Nick Saban on set before Georgia visits Alabama. (How to Watch)

➤ Micah Ojo, a 6-foot-1 wing from Virginia Beach ranked No. 6 in the class of 2027 by ESPN, committed to UNC women's basketball on Thursday over Duke and Vanderbilt. She led Princess Anne High School to three straight Virginia Class 5 state titles. (More)

➤ Five-star combo guard Brady Pettigrew, a 6-foot-3 junior from Bolingbrook, Illinois, takes an official visit to UNC men's basketball this weekend. He's one of the program's top targets in the class of 2028; Kentucky gets its official visit on Oct. 23. (More)

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➤ Eastern North Carolina's wild red wolf population has grown to an estimated 34 or 35 animals, up from seven known wild wolves six years ago, federal officials said. A $31.25 million project to add wildlife crossings on U.S. 64 in Dare County should break ground in summer 2028. (See Details)

➤ A developer has begun surveying a 9-acre woodland in Charlotte's Cotswold neighborhood where hawks and owls nest, according to the neighbor leading the push to save it. Its longtime owner is selling, and the Cotswold Conservancy is working with the city, county, and Trust for Public Land to preserve it. (More)

➤ A new Elizabethtown store has no cash registers. The nonprofit Classroom Closet lets Bladen County teachers shop for free supplies, with items "priced" in $1 increments against a pretend $50 budget per visit. The grand opening is Oct. 20. (Read Story)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ The IRS is mailing notices about $1,000 in free retirement money, but strict cutoffs apply. (Listen Now)

➤ This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to a South African jurist, drawing swift condemnation from Israel. (Hear Details)

➤ Severe turbulence forced a Colombia-to-New York flight to divert to Miami, sending at least eight people to the hospital. (Podcast Available)