Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1781, British forces under Maj. James Henry Craig seized Wilmington without resistance. The occupation established control of the port and enabled subsequent British operations in the region during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

As North Carolina thaws out this week, forecasters are tracking the possibility of another winter storm this weekend. Learn more in Top Stories.

Do you appreciate The Flyover? Own a piece of it. Less than four days remain to invest in The Flyover and become part of a reader-owned media company.

Inbox alert: Later today, watch for a partner message from EnergyX on why nuclear power is back and creating new opportunities tied to lithium.

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Not next month.
Not "sometime soon."
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1. ChatGPT Picked This Reason (Seriously)

When we asked ChatGPT (AI) why someone should invest in The Flyover, here is what it said.

It didn't talk about hype or buzz. It pointed to something rare:

A fast-growing, profitable, reader-first media company—built outside legacy media, without billionaire-corporate backing, and owned by its audience.

That's not marketing fluff. That's an objective read of our business.

2. A New Media Startup—But Actually Different

Most "new media" companies:

Lose money
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Depend on venture capital
Answer to advertisers first

The Flyover is profitable, growing, and reader-owned. We focus on trust, clarity, and consistency, not outrage or algorithms.

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Americans don't trust the news and for good reason.

Legacy media has:

Chosen narratives over facts
Divided audiences for attention
Optimized for outrage instead of understanding

The Flyover exists to change that. We deliver fact-first, unbiased news to millions of readers who want information, not indoctrination.

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This part is simple math.

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Another Winter Storm Possible This Weekend

As ice left behind by Winter Storm Fern continues to refreeze, hazardous conditions persist across North Carolina. Forecasters are now watching the potential for another winter storm to develop across the state this weekend.

The chance of precipitation depends on how far inland the moisture reaches and the track of an area of low pressure. Most models show a chance of measurable snow or a wintry mix across central North Carolina beginning Saturday, though exact timing, totals, and impacts remain uncertain.

Thousands of North Carolinians remain without power due to the most recent storm.

In addition to restoring many of those outages, Duke Energy is warning customers to ignore and delete circulating scam text messages falsely claiming scheduled power outages and instead contact the company directly or check official communication channels for accurate information.

NC Study Finds PFAS in Water and Biosolids

A preliminary study by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has detected per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater, biosolids, and soil samples collected from 37 wastewater treatment plants and 19 regulated fields statewide.

Though the study was limited in scope and further research is needed, the results mark the first state assessment of PFAS—also known as "forever chemicals"—in biosolids, the nutrient-rich organic material that remains after wastewater has been treated.

Biosolids are often used as fertilizer, so PFAS in them can run off fields into streams, contaminating drinking water and potentially being absorbed by crops.

There are currently no federal or North Carolina regulatory requirements for monitoring PFAS in biosolids, but an estimated 3.5 million North Carolinians drink water with PFAS levels above future federal standards set to be enforced in 2029.

Durham Principal Resigns Over Abuse Case

The principal of Eno Valley Elementary School, Tounya Wright, announced her resignation, effective Jan. 31. She was indicted last week on felony obstruction of justice and perjury charges tied to how Durham Public Schools officials handled a 2024 child abuse investigation.

Wright, Tanya Janique Giovanni, a deputy superintendent, and Ayesha Hunter, a senior executive director of employee relations, were charged after a grand jury found they misled investigators about when and how they became aware of the incident.

The indictments stem from an investigation into a November 2024 incident in which an autistic 6‑year‑old girl was allegedly tied to a chair with a rope—an act reportedly documented in a photo anonymously slipped under Wright's office door.

Two instructional assistants involved in the classroom were placed on leave and later resigned.

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➤ Statewide: The North Carolina National Guard deployed more than 450 soldiers to assist with vehicle recoveries and help stranded motorists during the recent winter storm. Troops worked with state agencies along major corridors like I-40 and I-26. (More)

➤ Statewide: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appointed five North Carolina agricultural leaders to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency state committee: Jeffrey Claybourne Lee, Steve Leggett Griffin, Joseph Brent Leggett, Richard Paul Renegar, and Faylene Whitehead Whitaker. (More)

➤ Triangle: Sledding accidents and icy road conditions from the recent winter storm sent dozens to Duke, UNC, and WakeMed emergency rooms as treacherous ice and snow led to crashes, falls, and other injuries. (More)

➤ Wilmington: NCDOT will host a public meeting tomorrow to gather feedback on a proposal to convert the intersection of College Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway into a grade-separated interchange to ease congestion. (More)

➤ Asheville: Skeletal remains found last October in a remote area of Wakulla County, Florida, near Apalachicola National Forest have been identified as Andrew Mason Esquilin of Asheville. Authorities continue to investigate his death. (More)

➤ Cape Hatteras: A deceased male was found Sunday in the dunes south of Coquina Beach on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Investigators say the death is not linked to the Christopher Palmer case. (More)

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➤ Duke announced that it had settled its contract dispute with quarterback Darian Mensah yesterday, clearing the way for his transfer to Miami. (More)

➤ No. 4 Duke men's basketball defeated No. 20 Louisville 83-52, marking the worst loss of Pat Kelsey's tenure as Cardinals head coach. (More)

➤ Women's Basketball AP Poll: Duke rose just one spot in this week's poll, coming in at No. 20. (See Poll)

➤ Pacific Life moved to dismiss Kyle Busch's $8.5 million lawsuit, arguing the NASCAR star and his wife failed to show they were misled about life insurance policies and that the statute of limitations had expired. (More)

➤ The Outer Banks introduced its rebranded collegiate baseball team—the Swinging Mullets—for the 2026 season. The team, under new ownership, decided to replace last season's Flying Dutchmen name after just one year. (More)

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➤ Winter storm-related travel disruptions and grounded cargo flights have created supply chain delays across the Triangle, slowing deliveries and affecting grocery restocking and shipments to consumers. (More)

➤ U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, R-NC3, introduced the Buying American Cotton Act on Jan. 22 to create a tax credit encouraging the use of U.S.-grown cotton. The bill aims to support domestic growers, strengthen rural economies, and bolster the agricultural supply chain. (More)

➤ Winston‑Salem‑based quick‑lube operator Strickland Brothers secured a $360 million financing package backed by Golub Capital and Audax Strategic Capital to support continued expansion and national growth. (More)

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➤ The 24th season of American Idol, which kicked off Monday, features two contestants from central North Carolina: Jayson Arendt of Fuquay-Varina and Ricky Boyce of Goldsboro. (Watch Videos)

➤ A North Carolina strongman named John Brookfield says he invented the ropes training system used in the NFL, pulled a tractor-trailer with a partner for 1 mile in less than 51 minutes, and bends steel by hand to make sculptures. (See Photos)

➤ Duke University global health professor Eric Green developed an AI voice agent named "Cameron" to engage students in 10-minute reading discussions. Physics professor Ying Wu uses a customized ChatGPT chatbot to help students learn course concepts. (More)

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