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A shooting at the Southport Yacht Basin in Brunswick County resulted in 3 deaths and 8 injuries, with authorities currently questioning a person of interest. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. on September 27, and the conditions of the injured are unknown.
A Brunswick County man, Anthony Street, was charged with threatening NC Senator Bill Rabon over a proposed shrimp trawling ban, after posting threatening messages on social media related to the legislation and referencing violence against lawmakers in Minnesota. He appeared in court with a bond set at $25,000.
Road closures and flooding have been reported in the Wilmington area due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Several roads, including the Sunset Beach Bridge, have been closed due to water crossing over the causeway. Flooding has been reported in various neighborhoods and areas, including Mallory Creek, Hearthstone, and Pine Lake. Officials are urging residents to use caution and avoid travel on affected roadways.
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has found 14-year-old Jace Evans, the son of "Teen Mom 2" cast member Jenelle Evans, according to reports.
Over 17,000 customers in Brunswick County, primarily in Oak Island and St. James areas, are without power due to an equipment failure at a substation. The Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation estimates power to be restored by around 12:30 p.m.
The Green Swamp Preserve wildfire in Brunswick County has expanded to 16,000 acres due to factors such as thick vegetation and lack of fire in the area since the 1950s. The fire was caused by a prescribed burn that reignited and is currently at 0% containment. Crews are implementing strategic operations to contain the fire and NC Highway 211 is closed until further notice. No injuries or structures are threatened at this time, but the Green Swamp Nature Preserve remains closed.
The Pulp Road Fire in Brunswick County has grown to 11,500 acres with 0% containment. Strategic firing operations are being conducted to bring the fire's edge to the road system to better contain it. Communities near the fire area may see significant glow and smoke overnight, with areas surrounding the Green Swamp Nature Preserve and northeast of Wilmington experiencing the heaviest smoke impacts. The N.C. Forest Service is mobilizing its Red Incident Management Team to take command of the fire, and the public is reminded to keep drones away from wildfires for safety reasons.