Sunday, February 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Patriot forces under Col. James Moore encamped at Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County and fortified their position with over 1,000 men and five artillery pieces. This blocked more than 1,500 Loyalist militia, most of them Scottish Highlanders under Gen. Donald McDonald, from reaching the coast. The move forced them toward Moores Creek Bridge, where Patriots defeated them on Feb. 27 in a key Revolutionary War victory.

Today's Et Cetera section highlights the last opportunity to see the trolls at the North Carolina Arboretum before they disappear.

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Durham Woman Charged With Murder

A Durham woman was arrested on Friday on charges of killing one child and attempting to kill another after police found two unresponsive children at their home; one later died at a hospital.

Andrea Morgan Faust, 41, was booked into the Durham County jail without bail, charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Neighbors said both children were boys.

Durham police said the second child remains hospitalized. Faust is scheduled to appear in court next week.

Lowe's Cuts 600 Corporate Jobs

Lowe's Home Improvement laid off about 600 corporate employees on Friday, with the Mooresville-based company saying the cuts, including support staff, affected less than 1% of its total workforce.

The retailer, which operates more than 1,700 stores nationwide, said it is helping impacted employees with financial assistance, continued benefits, and career transition resources.

Lowe's has recently embarked on an aggressive acquisition strategy to bolster its professional customer segment. In October, the firm acquired Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion, following a $1.3 billion deal for Artisan Design Group in June.

Confirmed Measles Cases on the Rise

North Carolina's confirmed measles cases rose from 18 to 21 on Friday after health officials reported a new case in Johnston County, the county's first since 2018.

State data show 18 of the 21 infections are in children, particularly those who were unvaccinated or had not yet received both recommended doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella, or MMR, vaccine.

Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after infection, according to the CDC. Initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.

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➤Harnett County: A Toyota passenger car crossed the center line and collided with a pickup truck on N.C. Highway 87 near Sanford on Saturday, killing three people and leaving another in critical condition. (More)

➤Charlotte: All four lanes reopened on I-85 South near Sam Wilson Road in west Charlotte after a collision closed the highway. No injuries were reported,. (More)

➤Randolph County: Pastor Jonathan Burris asked the North Carolina Supreme Court to reconsider a case involving millions of dollars that critics have labeled a hog farm "slush fund" for the state attorney general. (More)

➤Buncombe County: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement asked county law enforcement not to release a man charged with three counts of statutory rape, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (More)

➤Siler City: A Chatham County Schools teacher was placed on mandatory leave without pay after authorities charged the educator with allegedly downloading illegal images of children online. (More)

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➤ Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis made his Olympic debut for Canada in a 5-1 win over Switzerland, logging 9:19 of ice time after not being on the roster a week earlier. (More)

➤ No. 4 Duke improved to 23-2 with a 67-54 win over No. 20 Clemson, as three players scored in double figures and the Blue Devils led by as many as 22 points. (More)

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➤ The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit for a summer beach nourishment project in Buxton and repairs to a groin at the former Cape Hatteras Lighthouse site. (More)

➤ Watch Love Grow delivered 2,000 Valentine's Day bouquets and gift bags to widows and widowers, expanding a Charlotte-area outreach that began in 2021 with 125 recipients. (More)

➤ The North Carolina Arboretum's record-breaking troll exhibit is closing on Tuesday after boosting visitation 800% in two months and forcing officials to shut gates at least 10 times as parking filled. (More)

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