September 8, 2025 - Southpoint Access

Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 8, 2025

I spent last week near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, on the banks of the Mississippi River, finding myself…

Look up: SpaceX launch may be visible in NC skies Tuesday morning
on October 13, 2026 at 9:43 am
A SpaceX launch may be visible in North Carolina skies on Tuesday morning.
Ask the Meteorologist: How are ratings assigned to tornadoes?
on October 13, 2026 at 9:10 am
The National Weather Service and Emergency Management will survey damage sites, using damage indicators and degrees of damage to assign an EF rating.
Man killed in e-bike crash in Fayetteville
on October 13, 2026 at 9:06 am
A man on an e-bike died when he was hit by an SUV in Fayetteville on Monday night.
5 On Your Side: Clothing steamers to replace your iron
on October 13, 2026 at 8:57 am
Consumer Reports tested 10 popular handheld steamers as well as wrinkle-release sprays and even steam mops with clothing steamer attachments to see if they can stand up to the good old iron.
Cooper up big on Whatley as Trump approval sinks, WRAL/WSOC Poll shows
on October 13, 2026 at 8:30 am
Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley in the race to replace North Carolina’s senior U.S. senator, Thom Tillis, in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new WRAL/WSOC Poll. Early voting starts this week.

Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
on October 13, 2026 at 10:49 am
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast
More people seen entering and exiting NYC manholes: What to know
on October 13, 2026 at 10:08 am
Police say multiple people were seen entering a manhole before 1 a.m. on Sunday.
'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
on October 13, 2026 at 9:58 am
Fire "completely engulfed" the Enfants Rouges market in Paris early on Monday.
Pleasant week of weather ahead with near-record highs
by WTVD on October 13, 2026 at 9:55 am
Multiple tornadoes were reported across Central NC on Sunday.
California couple accused in surrogacy scandal to seek release from jail, attorneys say
on October 13, 2026 at 9:50 am
An Arcadia couple facing child abuse-related charges in a surrogacy scandal plan to seek release from jail, according to their attorneys.