Saturday, August 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1781, British forces clashed with North Carolina militia near Wilmington in a skirmish now referred to as the Battle of Rockfish. The skirmish followed a proclamation threatening the loss of life and property to anyone who refused to swear loyalty to King George III of England.

See today's Et Cetera section to read about a Raleigh restaurant earning both regional and national recognition.

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Samaritan's Purse Airlifts to Gaza

Greensboro-based Christian ministry Samaritan's Purse flew 19 tons of food packets to families in need in Gaza Friday morning, its third airlift of supplies this week.

The flights, which have been landing in Tel Aviv during a pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, have brought a total of 65 tons of food to starving Gazans. Samaritan's Purse says each packet is enough to feed a person for one day, and has sent enough packets to feed 650,000 people.

The nonprofit partners with organizations in the Middle East to help distribute the supplies.

Samaritan's Purse has been in the Middle East throughout the conflict and has also provided aid to Israelis.

Car Break-Ins Continue

Multiple vehicle break-ins at a Wiz Khalifa concert in Raleigh are part of a string of recent robberies at venues and neighborhoods statewide, currently under investigation.

Raleigh police responded to 13 car break-ins at the concert, mostly targeting Dodges and stealing guns and cash. Authorities said they will increase patrols for upcoming events like the Mumford and Sons concert.

In Davidson County, the Sheriff's Office is also investigating multiple break-ins after surveillance video showed suspects checking vehicle locks with flashlights. All five vehicles entered were unlocked.

These break-ins are the latest in a string that started in mid-July, when 31 vehicles were broken into at five different churches. Police are reminding people to lock their cars and leave valuables at home.

Clear the Shelters Begins

Animal shelters and rescues around the state on Friday kicked off Clear the Shelters, a month-long initiative to encourage pet adoptions and raise money.

Several shelters around Charlotte are helping pets find their forever home through adoption events, including one with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control on August 23rd.

Guilford County Animal Services is reducing adoption fees to $25 in the hopes that it can house the 550 animals under its care. The reduced fee lasts through the end of August.

Last year's Clear the Shelters saw 170,000 pets adopted around the country, a record high for the initiative.

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➤ Rocky Mount: A Raleigh man delivering medical supplies Wednesday was shot in the chest with a BB gun, leaving him with a bruised lung and stunned that someone targeted him. (More)

➤ Durham: The Department of Labor and the Durham Police Department are investigating claims made by employees of the nonprofit CJF America that they haven't been paid or have received bounced checks. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Police said 71 guns were stolen while being moved from Bessemer City to Alaska, with the busted safes later found in north Charlotte. One gun was recovered from a convicted felon. (More)

➤ Kings Mountain: A third person pleaded guilty in connection with the June U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at Buckeye Fire Equipment, charged with misusing a Social Security number and using a fake ID. (More)

➤ Raleigh: Gov. Stein approved $10.9 million in funding for nature preserve and trail improvements for 19 Piedmont counties. The funding, coupled with another $44.5 million from local governments, will support local economies and encourage exploration. (More)

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➤ Former UNC running back Omarion Hampton made his pro-football debut with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, rushing for 9 yards on two carries in limited action. (More)

➤ Greensboro native and NBA champion Aaron Wiggins is hosting a Triad youth basketball camp for grades three through eight, featuring skill training led by Wiggins and special guest coaches. (More)

➤ Charlotte FC and the Carolina Panthers partnered with the YMCA to expand flag football and soccer access in North Carolina through community programs, camps, and other initiatives. (More)

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➤ North Carolina's construction industry ranked No. 5 nationally in wage growth, employment gains, and new housing, according to a study that placed Idaho at the top. (More)

➤ An Appalachian State University archaeological dig near Fleetwood uncovered dozens of Native American artifacts, including arrowheads, pottery shards, and a storage pit at a former campsite. (More)

➤ Raleigh restaurant Ajja earned a spot on the South's best new restaurants list, adding to national praise for James Beard nominee Cheetie Kumar and co-owner Paul Siler. (More)

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