U.S. Coast Guard rescues five from sinking boat 260 miles off Cape Hatteras, no injuries.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from a sinking vessel 260 nautical miles off Cape Hatteras, with no injuries reported. In North Carolina, the NCDOT held a public meeting on the NC 43 Connector project in Craven County, while a gas leak closed Beech Ridge Road near Pantego, prompting traffic diversions. Pitt County Sheriff Paula S. Dance and another Eastern NC sheriff announced plans to run for re-election in 2026. Camp Lejeune celebrated the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony, and Vietnam veterans were honored in Jacksonville. Former military personnel continue to support communities through initiatives like rescue dogs and entertainment. Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to announce her run for New York governor.