Local 12

New Hanover County Government has announced a public input session on mental health and substance use disorder, scheduled for October 12. The session gives residents a chance to share their experiences and priorities directly with county officials as local mental health and substance use services are planned. The announcement was issued as a formal public notice, with details of the venue and sign-up procedures expected through county channels.

Faraz Shariat's feature film 'Staatsschutz BRD 2026' will be shown in Leipzig on 1 October at 9 pm. The 113-minute drama, rated FSK 12, stars Chen Emilie Yan, Julia Jentsch, Alev Irmak and Arnd Klawitter, with dialogue in German and Korean and English subtitles. The film follows a freshly graduated protagonist and is being promoted as a screening in the city's cinema programme.

A new date has been announced for a Leipzig screening of the documentary 'Ghost in the Machine' (USA 2026, 110 minutes, FSK 12), directed by Valerie Veatch. The film, shown in English with English subtitles, is described as an investigative documentary exploring the hidden history of artificial intelligence. It screens on 17 October at 18:30, and locals are being informed of the rescheduled showing.

North Carolina Highway 12, the main route along the Outer Banks, has reopened under a temporary repair after damage from a recent coastal storm. State transportation officials and local leaders held an update on the extent of the storm damage and the work still needed to restore the road fully, a vital link for Hatteras Island communities and tourism.

A woman from Gadsden, Alabama has been charged with felony murder in connection with the death of a 12-year-old child. Local outlet WBRC reported the charge, but details about the circumstances of the death, the identity of the suspect, and whether other arrests are expected have not been made available.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is opening a temporary roadway to restore travel on N.C. 12, the vital coastal route through the Outer Banks frequently damaged by storms and washouts. The interim road will let drivers and residents move through the affected stretch while permanent repairs are completed. Local residents and travelers who depend on the route for access to barrier-island communities are watching the reopening closely.

Local and state leaders on North Carolina's Outer Banks are set to give an update on storm damage to NC 12, the key highway linking Hatteras Island communities, and on efforts to restore travel along the route. The briefing is expected to cover repair timelines and access for residents and visitors. Reopening the road matters greatly for the area's tourism-dependent economy.

The tennis courts at Anderson Park in Carrboro, North Carolina are closed until October 12 while new lighting is installed. The closure, announced by the town via Chapelboro.com, means local players will need to find alternative courts in the meantime. Once complete, the lights are expected to allow for evening play at the popular public facility.

The feature film 'Staatschutz BRD 2026' by director Faraz Shariat is being shown in Leipzig on 30 September at 21:15. The 113-minute fiction film, rated FSK 12, stars Chen Emilie Yan, Julia Jentsch, Alev Irmak and Arnd Klawitter, and screens in German and Korean with English subtitles. It follows a newly graduated protagonist, and locals are circulating the screening details ahead of the showing.

A weather station in Clifden, Connemara, Ireland, reported current conditions at 12:02: a temperature of 16.4°C, humidity of 87%, pressure of 996.4 hPa, no rainfall so far today, and a northeast wind of 21 km/h. The UV index stood at zero with low solar radiation of 36 W/m², suggesting overcast skies.

HBO Max is releasing a three-part true crime documentary, 'Murder at the Pet Cemetery', from 12 October, examining an old case involving a body found at an animal cemetery. The case has been surrounded by decades of rumours that grew into a genuine local legend, and the series draws on files and contemporary witnesses to revisit what really happened.

A weather station in Glinsce, Connemara, Ireland, recorded conditions at 12:01 local time showing 16.7°C, 85% humidity, wind from the north at 13 km/h and pressure of 996.3 hPa, with no rainfall so far today. The UV index stood at zero under overcast skies. Such routine local observations are commonly shared by weather enthusiasts tracking Ireland's changeable conditions.

North Carolina's state transportation secretary is joining other leaders to give an update on N.C. 12, the scenic highway along the Outer Banks that is frequently damaged by storms, flooding and erosion. The briefing comes as residents and travelers await news on the road's condition and any repair or closure plans for the vital coastal route.

A Grand Forks man arrested last Wednesday in connection with a car crash is now facing 12 charges, and attempted murder remains among them. The expanded charge list suggests prosecutors filed additional counts after reviewing the incident. The crash and the severity of the allegations have drawn local attention in the Grand Forks, North Dakota area.