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Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies New York Americans have marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. At the World Trade Center site in New York City, the nearly 3,000 victims’ names were read aloud Thursday. At the Pentagon in Virginia, a memorial service honored the 184 service members and civilians killed. And near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, a similar ceremony honored the victims of Flight 93.
Senate Republicans poised to change rules to speed up Trump’s nominee approvals Washington, D.C. Republicans are taking the first steps to change the rules of the Senate to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Senate Majority Leader John Thune set up votes for Thursday that would allow large numbers of nominees to be confirmed at the same time. It’s just the latest move to change Senate rules after a dozen years of gradual changes by both parties to weaken the filibuster and make the nominations process more partisan. Thune has said the Democrats’ obstruction is “unsustainable” as they have drawn out the confirmation process and infuriated Trump as many positions in his administration remain unfilled.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated The Turning Point USA co-founder was gunned down in front of 3,000 people in Utah By Hannah Schoenbaum, Alanna Durkin Richer, Mark Sherman and Eric Tucker The Associated Press OREM, Utah — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination carried out from a rooftop. “This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. “I want to be very clear this is a political assassination.”
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Surveillance photos released by the FBI show a person of interest in connection with Wednesday’s fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. No suspect was in custody on Thursday at press time, though the FBI released surveillance camera photos of a person of interest and said they
By Dan Reeves Stanly News Journal AFTER A yearslong hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Relay for Life is making its return to Stanly County, celebrating its 40th anniversary in support of the American Cancer Society. This year’s event will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5-11 p.m. at Farm Bureau Livestock Arena in Albemarle. The new covered outdoor facility will provide shelter in case of bad
weather, ensuring the community can gather rain or shine for an evening of remembrance, celebration and fundraising. Organizer Delinda Hunneycutt, whose husband is a 15year Stage 4 cancer survivor, is spearheading efforts to relaunch the event. “We just wanted to get it back on track,” Hunneycutt said. “It’s a rebuilding year, but we’re hoping to grow again year by year.” Year-round fundraising efforts In addition to the main See RELAY, page A5
determined to have had any connection to the shooting and both have been released, Utah public safety officials said. The sniper is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday. A bolt-action .30-06 rifle was found wrapped in a towel in the woods near the college, claimed media reports citing a law enforcement bulletin. The gun had a spent cartridge still in the chamber and three more in the magazine, the bulletin said, with wording expressing transgender and anti-fascist ideology on the cartridge casings. Authorities did not immediately identify a motive, but the circumstances of the shooting drew renewed attention to an escalating threat of political violence in the United States that in the last several years has cut across the ideological spectrum. The assassination drew bipartisan condemnation, but a national reckoning over ways to prevent political grievances
had retrieved a palmprint and footwear impressions from the scene. Two people were detained after the shooting on Wednesday, but neither was See KIRK, page A6
Relay for Life returns to Stanly County for 40th anniversary The event raises funds and awareness for people battling cancer
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“It’s a free, familyfriendly event where people can come out and walk with us, enjoy live music, grab some food and honor loved ones.” Delinda Hunneycutt