Aviation & Jobs: Elizabeth City State University named Titus Sanders executive director of its new School of Aviation, aiming to grow the pipeline for aviation careers across northeastern North Carolina. Court & Community Safety: A Winston-Salem teen, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, was indicted in North Carolina for allegedly aiding and abetting the May San Diego mosque attack after recording and spreading the livestream and attackers’ manifesto. Politics & Free Press: A Republican and Democrat teamed up to push back on Trump-era Pentagon press restrictions, arguing reporters should regain access to areas previously open to credentialed media. Public Health Watch: Cape Fear residents are being warned that recent rain could boost mosquito activity, with standing water and warm, humid conditions speeding up breeding. Education & Culture Wars: The North Carolina Supreme Court says parents can sue a private school over alleged defamation tied to DEI-related expulsion claims. Local Civic Trust: New Hanover County’s Board of Elections will host a “Trusted Elections Tour” town hall Sept. 8, covering election security and the role of AI. Sports & Campus Life: Duke announced a sponsorship logo will appear on Coach K Court, while Morehead State added Campbell’s Hadleigh Dill to its women’s basketball staff. Arts & Global Spotlight: Chapel Hill hosts the G20 Innovation Ministerial, putting the Triangle’s AI and tech ecosystem on the world stage. Health Alerts: Western NC reported a second possible measles exposure at a Hendersonville gas station, prompting monitoring guidance.