Monday, January 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2005, one inch of snow paralyzed Raleigh after freezing temperatures created hazardous ice on the roads. The conditions caused nearly 10,000 accidents, massive gridlock with commutes lasting up to eight hours, and widespread school closures. Nearly 3,000 students and teachers were forced to sleep overnight at their schools.

Today, the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a look at events taking place in Charlotte, Wilmington, the Triad, and the Triangle.

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UNC System Syllabi Deemed Public Records

The University of North Carolina System has implemented a new policy designating all course syllabi as public records under North Carolina law, effective Jan. 15. The change aims to boost transparency amid declining public trust in higher education.

Public university campuses must establish searchable public databases in time for the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

UNC System President Peter Hans finalized the regulation on Dec. 19, requiring instructors to post syllabi—including course objectives, grading details, the impact of attendance and participation, required materials, and a disclaimer on diverse perspectives—no later than one week before classes begin.

Public records requests for syllabi have surged recently, including from conservative groups targeting topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion, prompting the system-wide standard after inconsistent campus responses.

Cockfighting Ring Busted in Forsyth County

Authorities busted one of the largest organized cockfighting rings ever discovered in Forsyth County on Jan. 14 after the Sheriff's Office Animal Services Division responded to an animal welfare check at a Baux Mountain Road residence in Winston-Salem.

Investigators found more than 400 roosters in cages on the 5-acre property and obtained a search warrant. They uncovered cockfighting paraphernalia, approximately one kilogram of cocaine, several firearms, and cash.

Six people, including one juvenile, now face charges. All are accused of felony cockfighting offenses.

The lead suspect, 29-year-old Edward Thomas Marin, also faces charges of drug trafficking, drug possession, possession of a firearm by a felon, and other offenses. He is being held on a $260,000 secured bond.

Cost of Helene-Related I-40 Repairs Jumps

The cost to repair a section of I-40 in North Carolina's Pigeon River Gorge damaged by Hurricane Helene has risen to nearly $2 billion, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Initial estimates placed the cost of repairs at $1.1 billion, but new subsurface data and detailed on-site assessments with contractors have driven the figure up by about $900 million. The Federal Highway Administration will reimburse the full cost.

The increase stems primarily from the need for deeper groundwork, though the project scope and timeline remain unchanged. All lanes are still expected to reopen by late 2028.

Currently, traffic is limited to one lane in each direction through the work zone in Haywood County, which officials say is stifling the recovery of the tourism sector.

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➤ Statewide: More than 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets from Suzanna's Kitchen were recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. The products were distributed to seven states, including North Carolina. (More)

➤ Statewide: North Carolina has the second-lowest financial burden from smoking in the U.S., with smokers losing about $3.39 million over a lifetime and $70,676 each year. (See Map)

➤ Cary: Brenton Fillers, 56, dubbed the "TikTok trickster" and wanted in Alabama for felony larceny after conning women via social media, was arrested in Cary when a woman he lived with turned him in. His bond is set at $500,000. (More)

➤ McLeansville: Triad Math and Science Academy, a public charter school, will open a new K-8 campus in fall 2026 in a renovated office building off Millstream Road. The expansion comes amid regional growth and rising demand for STEAM-focused education. (More)

➤ Kinston: Police busted a $2.8 million gold scam targeting an elderly victim on Jan. 15 after police set up a "controlled gold drop" in a Walmart parking lot. Michael Francois, 29, of Florida, fled the scene, leading to a chase and a crash into a utility pole. (More)

➤ Greensboro: NCDOT restored the speed limit to 70 mph on the entire Greensboro Urban Loop after lowering it to 65 mph during construction, which is now complete. (More)

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➤ No. 14 UNC men's basketball suffered an 84-78 loss Saturday at unranked Cal. UNC never led and trailed by as many as 19 points early in the second half. (More)

➤ Wake Forest guard Nate Calmese hit a go-ahead fadeaway with seconds remaining to secure a 69-68 Demon Deacons win over Florida State. (Watch Video)

➤ Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov recorded the fourth hat trick of his career Saturday, leading Carolina to a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. (More)

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➤ Duke Energy announced that Kelvin Henderson will succeed Chief Generation Officer Preston Gillespie on March 1. Gillespie will remain with the company until his retirement in 2027. Henderson will be a senior vice president and report to CEO Harry Sideris. (More)

➤ Charlotte Douglas International Airport will raise maximum daily parking rates starting March 1, citing rising costs and more travelers. Increases include valet from $45 to $50, hourly deck from $32 to $35, and the daily deck from $20 to $28. (More)

➤ UNC-Charlotte is naming its nationally-ranked Master of Business Administration program the JL Price MBA Program in honor of class of 1983 alumnus Joe L. Price, a former Bank of America executive and longtime university trustee. (More)

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➤ The North Carolina National Guard hosted a cybersecurity competition at East Carolina University on Friday. Students defended against simulated cyber attacks based on real-world scenarios, with Guard members providing hands-on technical training. (More)

➤ Actress, filmmaker, and UNC-Wilmington graduate Kristi Murdock has begun filming her original holiday romance, A Proper Christmas, in Wilmington. The cast features local performers, with scenes shot at sites such as the Riverwalk and Southport. (More)

➤ An oceanfront Buxton home located on a highly erosion-prone shoreline was successfully moved using a modified method that involved building the new foundation before rolling the four-bedroom house to safety. (See Photos)

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