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Who Won August and September: Original Films or Franchises?

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) I just heard someone say that if you’re reading a pundit or data analyst, and they don’t tell you that they got anything wrong, they’re not a pundit but an “influencer”. I agree with that. You have to tell your audience when you get things wrong, or they won’t (or shouldn’t) trust you as much. Today, we’ve got another edition of “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong”. In general, I’m patting myself on the back (and patting very hard) about a few things like IP at the box office, LIV golf, horror films, crowdfunding movies, superheroes, and old people going to the theaters. That said, I also made a couple of data mistakes on the streaming bubble popping and HBO’s datecdotes, so I’m not perfect. But first, I need your feedback... Subscribe Follow-Ups: What Should We Call Mid-Budget Movies Which Aren’t Cinematic Enough for Theaters But Are Too Expensive to Make Money on Streaming? After I asked for feedback on what we should call straight-to-streaming films that are too big to pencil out on streaming but not really big enough to resonate in theaters, I got some great suggestions from you all, including... “Moldilocks” from John Aboud “Little Big Indie” from Travis Frick1 “Midflicks” from Jonathan Funke. “Extra-Medium” from Jona Nwuke. (Read the explanation in the footnote.) Between these and Brandon Katz—who suggested “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”—we’ve got some excellent suggestions. And they’re better than my suggestion, the “Streaming Budget Dead Zone”, so let’s take a poll! The winning entry becomes the new term. Loading... RIGHT: LIV Golf is Fully Bankrupt…Is Anyone Else Next? A few years ago, I was always a bit perplexed at all the articles I’d read praising LIV Golf and their strategy to disrupt the PGA. LIV Golf, a brand new professional golf league, offered PGA stars ten times what they made on the PGA Tour to join their new league. And folks praised this strategy for its initial “success” in that a lot of big names did indeed leave the PGA. Yeah, of course the players came over. LIV Golf paid them so, so, so much more! But LIV Golf hadn’t discovered a way to increase potential revenue. So think about this in basic business terms… They paid much more in costs… …but had no real way to increase revenue. That’s not a strategy! That’s deficit financing. It won’t work unless you bankrupt the competition (and then turn around and pay those same golfers much, much less). It’s not a sustainable strategy and only lasts as long as the company/person/nation backing it decides they’re cool with losing money. For LIV Golf, that meant Middle East oil wealth, in particular Saudi Arabian money. Clearly, the current Iran War has hurt Middle East finances, so they need to trim their more exorbitant spending. And LIV Golf was part of that trimming. This should be a major warning for others. TGL’s parent company, TMRW Sports, just got a $1 billion valuation, despite TGL’s (the indoor golf league) horrible TV viewership of less than half a million viewers per match. Unrivaled, the women’s basketball league, just secured a $650 valuation, despite its horrible TV viewership and a new rival (Project B) entering the scene next year. To relate this to streaming, Hollywood should ask which streamers may have wealthy patrons funding their losses. (Let’s be clear: Google, Amazon and Apple.) Could those patrons lose their appetite? For Amazon, probably not. But Apple has a new boss, so maybe! WRONG: My Analysis of the Streaming Bubble Was Missing a Week I’m going to be congratulating myself a lot today, but I make mistakes too, like this data goof. When I last compiled the data on the decline in TV shows, I was missing one week at the end of June. If you look at the first image, you can see that one week was mislabelled as “July”. Mainly, this image got updated to show a 27% decline, not 29%: This change doesn’t really impact the overall analysis, but it is two percent better. By the way, through the third quarter, the decline increased and it’s now a 30% decrease since 2022. (I’ll write/visualize this in an upcoming article.) But I want you to trust me and my data. Especially these days, when many people are using LLMs that I know are inserting faulty data into their charts, I want to keep earning my audience’s faith. So that’s the accurate data. RIGHT: IP Remains Very, Very Popular In July, I wrote a giant (and I mean giant) article on Backrooms, Obsession, and the box office, going over what we know, what we don’t know about what works in theaters, looking at YouTubers, IP, the horror genre, comic book movies, and a whole lot more. The month of August really tested a lot of my theses and, being honest, mostly supported my arguments. Let’s start with IP. Looking at 8-Aug (the weekend after Spider-Man: Brand New Day came out) to 18-Sep (the weekend that Resident Evil came out, which I think provides a nice bookend to this time period), there were seven films based on pre-existing IP: Resident Evil (2026) ($126 million) Practical Magic 2 ($65 million) _Insidious: Out of the Furthe_r ($65 million) Coyote Vs. Acme ($59 million) Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie ($53 million) Tony ($15 million) Super Troopers 3 ($7 million) Compare those to the notable original films from the past month—I actually could have included more movies, but here are just thirteen, bringing us to an even twenty films—including.... The End of Oak Street ($54 million) Buddy ($26 million) Mutiny ($15 million) By Any Means ($15 million) The Dog Stars ($14 million) Runner ($14 million) One Night Only ($11 million) Hope ($8 million) Spa Weekend ($7 million) The Uprising ($6 million) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma ($6 million) Onslaught ($3 million) Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man ($2.8 million) Here’s that in chart form: Five of the top six films in this time period were all based on IP. I made a big chart of films that grossed over $200 million at the box office before Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey hit theaters. Let’s update that chart! By the way, if you want to see how I categorized each film—so another bar chart—here it is: I know that many of my fellow critics/pundits/analysts dislike films based on IP and how Hollywood is making so many of them. And I’m sympathetic to this point of view. As I’ve written many, many times before, you need a balance between existing franchises, new IP, and original films. And Hollywood clearly needs to make more films like Resident Evil (a well-made film from a visionary director) and fewer Practical Magic 2’s (which didn’t get critical or customer buzz). But at some point, critics and pundits need to contend with what audiences are telling them: Movie-goers aren’t showing up to original films. Audiences are speaking with their dollars, telling you they want more IP and franchises. You can try to convince studio heads to make fewer IP-based films and franchises, but the data and numbers aren’t there. Instead, critics need to work harder to convince audiences to show up for original films. Aim your ire/concern at the average person, not studio heads.2 Because they’re just making the films that audiences are telling them to make. WRONG: Original Horror Films Didn’t Break Out I’ll be honest, even though I wrote an article casting some skepticism on the horror genre in July, if you asked me to make a prediction, I would have predicted that, in August, a new, original horror film would have blown up. No, seriously, I just assumed that Obsession and Backrooms presaged a change in audience behavior. But none of the buzzy new original horror films from August—Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Onslaught (not an action film in spite of the ads), The End of Oak Street, Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man, or _Buddy—_broke out. To be clear, exactly one of those films (Buddy) had good “ROI”, but again—I try to be specific in my language—none were “popular” in any broad sense of the word. None of them will be “saving” movies theaters like Backrooms or _Obsession_helped save the summer. The new Insidious film and Resident Evil, both based on IP, were far and away the biggest horror films since July. (We’ll see if this changes in October/Halloween season.) RIGHT: Stay Skeptical about Crowdfunding... I’ve long been skeptical about crowd-investing platforms as one of Hollywood’s saviors, mainly because there’s so much hype/buzz. People need to stay more skeptical about more things, explaining both the potential upside but also the downsides. In particular, the media often hypes crowdfunding at the start and never checks in on the actual results after they’ve come in later. And August gave us our first update! _Ice Cream Man—_directed by Eli Roth—grossed $6 million off of a $5.5 million budget. This is a production of The Horror Section, which was one of the first “crowd investing” studios with 2,400 investors, which means that 2,400 investors probably lost money. They certainly aren’t getting as great of returns as if they had just invested their dollars in the stock market. Hopefully Stiletto (Tagline: “Someone’s Going to Make it Rain Blood!”) does better next month. WRONG: Another Data Goof Here’s another data error. When the first episode of House of the Dragon came out, HBO put out that it had 21.5 million viewers in the first three days, and I read that to mean in the US…but no, it was global. So my US-only datecdotes charts shouldn’t have included it. We never got US-only numbers for the first episode, but for the final episode, HBO put out that it had 11 million US viewers. (And that global dropped to 21 million viewers.) Here’s the updated chart (which I’ve since used in the Streaming Ratings Report): Still, this show is absolutely huge. RIGHT: Superhero Films Remain Very, Very Popular After Supergirl flopped, I read a few takes that “comic book movies are going the way of the Western”. Post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day, that take didn’t age well. To be fair, I have a very nuanced take on the superhero genre right now; it’s down right now, for a lot of reasons. But it’s not “dead”. Maybe _Spider-_Man is just a really popular character? I saw that take, and it’s a fair counter-argument. (But pundits arguing that superhero movies were dead should have mentioned this $1.5 billion counter-argument…) But is it just Spider-Man? The next Avengers film already has $50 million in pre-sales (and I was skeptical that that film would do well) and the Avengers: End Game re-release topped the box office two weekends ago (over three original films). And I wouldn’t bet against Batman or Superman. So maybe it’s just Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and the Avengers. Oh, and Deadpool, of course. And Black Panther. And Wolverine. And probably the X-Men. Plus a well-made Wonder Woman or the Hulk film could break out. But that’s it! It’s just those ten characters/teams. Oh, what’s that? Lanterns is also doing well on HBO? (See previous section…) To be fair, I’m actually pretty sympathetic to the argument that more popular characters—like Spider-Man and Batman—anchor more popular films. In fact, I made that exact argument three years ago when I first wrote about the “Marvel-cession”. In many ways, you can blame The Guardians of the Galaxy for fooling Marvel Studios (and the rest of us) into believing that any character could pop. It turns out, the list of iconic characters is probably smaller than most people think. But it’s probably too early to say that superhero films and comic book movies are dead unless “death” means a slight decline over a longtime. RIGHT: Who Killed Theaters? Old People I get frustrated whenever I see headlines or analysis about how young people are “returning” to theaters. As I’ve detailed(for years), young people have always powered the US box office, despite narratives about “kids these days” and their “phones”. Really, what’s changed post-2020/pandemic is that old people aren’t going to the movies nearly as much. This summer, I saw a movie (from an older director) in a theater near a retirement community, and multiple older people at the theater were talking about how this was their first time seeing a movie in years. I dislike personal anecdotes, so YouGov can fill in the data, best summarized by this headline: “Who killed movie theaters? Not the youths”. According to them, 64% of people aged 18-29 have seen a movie in the last year, but only 30% of 65-and-older. 20% of 18-29 have seen a movie in theaters in the last week and 42% in the last month. Here’s the polling data: Most concerning? Many Americans (17%) think theaters are a worse or much worse experience than watching films at home. Slight WRONG: Hadestown Opens Big A live theater capture of the Broadway musical, Hadestown, made $20 million at the US box office, which begs the question: was I wrong to be skeptical about musicals a few years ago? Yes and no. On the one hand, $20 million is a far cry from being “popular”, so yeah, the genre isn’t that popular overall and Hadestown is one of the more popular musicals from recent years (i.e. the “Taylor Swift Data Fallacy” in action). On the other, I doubt filming this cost all that much, and I don’t think that they spent much on marketing, so this is a good source of ancillary revenue. Smaller Updates WRONG: As I mentioned in a Streaming Ratings Report, I underestimated the budget for Enola Holmes 3. It probably cost more like $50 million, if not more. But... I’m not sure that it really matters? At sub-10 million hours, prices have to come down to make this work. WRONG: Netflix is giving Ink a 27-day in theaters! To quote the kids/YouTubers these days, let’s go! Now I might actually have a chance to see Danny Boyle’s latest in theaters. I’d complained about this in a “Coming Soon” section, but I was heartened to read that Netflix is giving multiple films longer theatrical windows this year. RIGHT: Netflix is sending 4-5 films per year to theaters. Netflix is slowly but surely sending more and more films to theaters, as I cautiously predicted earlier this year. For now, it’s just three big films and a number of awards contenders, but still, this is great news. And they’ll be releasing box office grosses! Just this week, Ted Sarandos confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters (and my guess is it performs in the box office top ten at a minimum). WRONG: Angel has 3 million subscribers! How do I know this? Well, they told Deadline, who reported it. I marked this as “wrong”, since they’ve doubled their subscribers in one year but, you know, they don’t really have a hit film to speak of and they’re still losing money. WRONG: Furious was only renewed for one more season. I accidentally wrote “two more seasons” in my latest “Renewals, Cancellations, Un-Orders and Removals Update”. RIGHT: House of David is ending with its third season. In July, Prime Video renewed House of David for a third season, as I just wrote in my latest “Renewals and Cancellations” report. Well, now it’s ending after that third season. Why? As I’ve been writing, its viewership wasn’t great. I got feedback that this show didn’t cost very much, but it cost enough that its limited viewership didn’t save it. WRONG: Adults was a Hulu original! So I missed Adults when it first came out last year; I saw that it aired on FX and just assumed that it was a linear-first program. Turns out, it aired three episodes on FX, but binge-released the rest of its episodes the next day on Hulu. Huh. So I should have covered it last year! But I just wrote about it. 1 “When I was a kid in the 90s, if you wore a t-shirt to school that wasn’t too big and also wasn’t too small, but somehow didn’t quite fit, we’d say you were wearing an “extra-medium” shirt.” 2 As always, a huge exception is Disney, which barely makes anything original anymore.

Oct 7 • 6:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com

Resident Evil Requiem's Writer Reveals What The Upcoming DLC Might Be About

Well, part of it at least

Oct 7 • 7:15 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com

Resident Evil Requiem Writer Teases DLC Plans, Immediately Says He Probably Shouldn't Have

Screenwriter Haris Orkin has teased plans for Resident Evil Requiem’s DLC.

Oct 7 • 6:25 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com

Resident Evil Requiem Writer Accidentally Reveals DLC Plans

We finally have a story direction to latch onto for Capcom's in-development Resident Evil Requiem DLC, expected to release next year.

Oct 7 • 6:20 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com

Fayetteville Hosts UGA Small Business Resource Fair

Fayetteville held a free small business resource fair in collaboration with University of Georgia Small Business Development Center on Sept. 29, when approximately 300 attendees came to learn more ways

Oct 7 • 4:45 AM EDT • Business • fayette-news.net

UT celebrates groundbreaking for 865 Neyland entertainment district

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, leadership and community partners gathered Sept. 19 to break ground for construction of the 865 Neyland entertainment district.

Oct 6 • 11:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • greenevillesun.com

Where Duke Football Projects to Play Bowl Game This Season

Where will the Duke Blue Devils end up in terms of their bowl game? The latest projections have them going up against a Big Ten foe.

Oct 6 • 9:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, joined by Eric Church, Kirk Franklin, Juvenile, Cyril Neville and Ivan Neville, perform during halftime of the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons

Oct 6 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, joined by Eric Church, Kirk Franklin, Juvenile, Cyril Neville and Ivan Neville, perform during halftime of the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons

Oct 6 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, joined by Eric Church, Kirk Franklin, Juvenile, Cyril Neville and Ivan Neville, perform during halftime of the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons

Oct 6 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, joined by Eric Church, Kirk Franklin, Juvenile, Cyril Neville and Ivan Neville, perform during halftime of the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons

Oct 6 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com

ESPN Likes Duke to Stay Undefeated Against Georgia Tech

The Duke Blue Devils are being favored to stay undefeated this week against Georgia Tech.

Oct 6 • 3:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Swarm Aero unveils full-scale drone mock-up

Oxnard, Calif.-based drone company Swarm Aero recently released a full-scale mock-up of a drone it might produce in Fayetteville. A company spokeswoman said the mock-up of Swarm Aero’s Gamera drone...

Oct 6 • 3:32 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net

Swarm Aero unveils full-scale drone mock-up

Oxnard, Calif.-based drone company Swarm Aero recently released a full-scale mock-up of a drone it might produce in Fayetteville. A company spokeswoman said the mock-up of Swarm Aero’s Gamera drone...

Oct 6 • 3:32 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net

Fayetteville mixed-use neighborhood Drake Farms announces first business

The new mixed-use neighborhood under construction in North Fayetteville, Drake Farms, has announced its first commercial tenant.

Oct 6 • 10:45 AM EDT • Business • nwahomepage.com

Key Recruiting Target Visiting Duke Basketball on Monday

The Duke Blue Devils are getting a visit from a five-star recruit in the 2028 class on Monday.

Oct 5 • 5:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Bladen Community College to host “So You Want to Start a Small Business” class and preview Pitch It Bladen 2027

The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College invites aspiring entrepreneurs to attend “So You Want to Start a Small Business” on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building 14, Room 104. This class will help participants explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur and take the first steps toward turning a business idea into reality.Participants will explore the entrepreneurial mindset and consider whether they have the interests, characteristics, motivation and willingness to take on the challenges of business ownership. The class will encourage attendees to examine their personal goals, expectations, strengths and readiness to pursue entrepreneurship.Attendees will also gain insight into the realities of starting and operating a small business, including the commitment, planning, decision-making and perseverance required to build a successful venture. Whether participants are just beginning to consider business ownership or already have an idea they want to pursue, this class will provide a foundation for determining their next steps.In addition to the class instruction, attendees will receive advance information about the upcoming Pitch It Bladen 2027 Business Competition, including the application form and details about the program. Individuals who are ready to move forward may submit their applications early and have the opportunity to receive advance acceptance into the program.Pitch It Bladen helps aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs develop their business ideas through structured instruction in business planning, financial management, cash-flow projections, marketing and operations. Participants work toward completing a business plan and preparing a business pitch, with the opportunity to compete for cash prizes.Last year's Pitch It Bladen program demonstrated the value of investing in local entrepreneurs by helping participants strengthen their business knowledge, develop their business plans and prepare to present their ideas. The competition showcased the creativity and potential of Bladen County's small-business community and provided participants with practical tools to move their business goals forward.Building on that success, Pitch It Bladen 2027 will provide another opportunity for local entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, build confidence and take meaningful steps toward launching or growing a business.“The Small Business Center wants to help individuals make informed decisions about entrepreneurship before they take the leap into business ownership,” said Theresa Dennison, Small Business Center director, in a press release. “This class gives participants an opportunity to evaluate whether entrepreneurship is right for them while also introducing them to Pitch It Bladen 2027 and the resources available to help them succeed.”Registration: Visit www.ncsbc.net and search for the class by name, or contact the Small Business Center at 910-879-5572 for additional information.

Oct 5 • 3:26 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com

Here's What Capcom Said About Using Generative AI In The RE Engine: 'AI Is Not A Replacement For Humans'

Capcom want to evolve RE Engine into an engine for the AI generation, but not turn it into an engine powered by generative AI over humans

Oct 5 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com

DeSean Bishop Is the X-Factor Arkansas Must Contain

Arkansas knows exactly where Tennessee’s offensive plan begins. It begins with DeSean Bishop. The Volunteers running back enters Fayetteville after one of the best performances in the country this season. Bishop rushed 34 times for 220 yards and three touchdowns in Tennessee’s 24-14 win over Auburn, turning a game with quarterback uncertainty into a statement …

Oct 5 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Choosing Between Good And Evil: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond And Spectre Collection

✓ Introducing the Omega Seamaster 300M James Bond And Spectre Collection ✓ A tough choice between good and evil ✓ Check it out ✓

Oct 5 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • fratellowatches.com

Caney Branch Electric joins Greene County Partnership

Click here to view this article from greenevillesun.com.

Oct 4 • 11:30 PM EDT • Business • greenevillesun.com

Dubay named ETSU College of Business and Technology Eastman Chair of Leadership

Dr. Chelsie Dubay has been named the East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology’s Eastman Chair of Leadership, where she will help guide AI initiatives and strengthen relationships

Oct 4 • 11:30 PM EDT • Business • greenevillesun.com

Tennessee business leaders remain optimistic about state’s economy

More than half of Tennessee business leaders absorbed higher fuel costs rather than passing them on to customers, according to a new survey by the Boyd Center for Business and

Oct 4 • 11:30 PM EDT • Business • greenevillesun.com

Duke Blue Devils Land Prediction for Key Recruit

The Duke Blue Devils landed a crystal ball prediction for a big five-star recruiting target in the 2027 class.

Oct 4 • 11:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Your guide to California’s 6th Congressional District race

The new 6th District spans from Roseville and Rocklin in the north to West Sacramento in the south.

Oct 4 • 6:34 PM EDT • Politics • sacbee.com

Chicago police investigating break-ins at multiple businesses in Bronzeville

Chicago police are investigating multiple break-ins after thieves targeted at least three businesses Sunday morning on the city's South Side.

Oct 4 • 6:17 PM EDT • Business • abc7chicago.com

Duke Lands in Top-20 Rankings From Bleacher Report

The Duke Blue Devils have landed in the top 20 of a new ranking from Bleacher Report.

Oct 4 • 2:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

ASU overwhelmed by Baylor's physicality in blowout loss

ASU entered the game 15th nationally in total yards allowed in first halves (121.3), and the Bears hung 299 yards on the Sun Devils in the first 30 minutes.

Oct 4 • 2:10 AM EDT • Sports • arizonasports.com

Business People

Fayetteville-based Dallas Appraisal Group has announced the promotion of Mason Adams from appraisal associate to director of operations, as well as the hiring of Scotty Thurman as a real state agent.

Oct 4 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • nwaonline.com

New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils: Home opener thread

The Islanders host the Devils for their 2026-27 home opener Saturday night. They’re on a 7-0-1 run against the Devils so expect a certain loss. Here are the tweaked lines as Pete DeBoer searches for chemistry, whether or not he has the elements and molecules to find it: mil Heineman – Bo Horvat – Kyle […]

Oct 3 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Resident Evil Dev Capcom Plans To Embrace AI In Game Development

The next iteration of RE Engine is being built so Capcom can make games "together with AI"

Oct 3 • 10:31 AM EDT • Technology • polygon.com

Does Duke football play today? No. 21 Blue Devils' schedule

Taking a look at the rest of the 2026 season for Duke football after a 4-0 start.

Oct 3 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Capcom Announces Plans to Transform the RE Engine Into an AI-Generation Game Engine — ‘Our Goal Is a Future Where We Create Games Together With AI’

Resident Evil and Street Fighter developer Capcom revealed some big changes coming to its RE Engine, which they plan to gradually improve and transform into an "AI-generation game engine."

Oct 2 • 9:33 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com

Buncombe sheriff hopefuls spar over jail staffing, mental health

ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller and his political opponent, Gary Parris, butted heads over a range of issues at a candidate forum hosted Oct. 2 by the Council of Independent Business Owners. Among issues on which they clashed were mental health, staffing issues and jail overcrowding.

Oct 2 • 3:00 PM EDT • Health • charlotteobserver.com

How to watch Maryville vs Cookeville high school football

You can watch Maryville football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Cookeville.

Oct 2 • 7:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

How to watch Grimsley vs Varina Blue Devils high school football

You can watch Grimsley football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Varina Blue Devils.

Oct 2 • 7:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Islanders News: Darche on summer, Duclair on target

Good morning and happy Friday, the New York Islanders are last in the Metro. Islanders News Elsewhere Last night’s scores included the Jack Hughes getting the Devils the win in overtime after he objected to a mid-game question from AJ Mleczko about bubble wrap and plastic utensils (he was reportedly injured during a team dinner […]

Oct 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Flyers suffer overtime loss to Devils, drop first two games of season

The Flyers couldn’t bounce back from their dreadful season opener as they fell to the Devils, 3-2, in OT.

Oct 1 • 9:47 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com

Here's How Duke Basketball Will Benefit From Exhibition Game

The Duke Blue Devils will benefit from their preseason exhibition game against Tennessee.

Oct 1 • 3:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

The Steam Autumn Sale Has Deals On Resident Evil Requiem And 007 First Light

Bye-bye, money.

Oct 1 • 2:37 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com

2 new tenants coming to Roseville Galleria, including Skims. What we know

Skims and Great Big Game Show are coming to the Roseville mall, bringing a new fashion brand and interactive entertainment experience.

Oct 1 • 10:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • sacbee.com

Get to know: '28 Arkansas football target Braceson Mitchell

Searcy junior offensive lineman Braceson Mitchell received an offer from Arkansas last week following a recent visit to Fayetteville.

Oct 1 • 10:02 AM EDT • Sports • wholehogsports.com

‘Gears of War: E-Day’ review: Prequel leans into horror, successfully

It’s as if the “Gears” characters were dropped into a “Resident Evil” game — and it works far more often than it doesn’t, writes our reviewer.

Oct 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com

FOX16 Sports previews Arkansas vs Texas A&M

After a 34-6 win on Saturday night in Fayetteville, now it’s off to College Station for a tilt under the lights against a teetering Texas A&M team that just fell out of the top 25.

Oct 1 • 12:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Stryker FFA Field Trip Takes Students To Farm Science Review

Williams County - Fulton County, Ohio News & Sports

Sep 30 • 9:02 PM EDT • Science • thevillagereporter.com

Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Seemingly Confirmed by Capcom Exec

It seems as though the future of Resident Evil remakes is in flux, with it initially being reported that Resident Evil 5 and 6 would not be getting remakes following the expected Code Veronica and Resident Evil 1 remakes. However, comments by Jun Takeuchi, a franchise veteran who has served as...

Sep 30 • 4:42 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com

Helene flooding reshaped River Arts District; leaders say recovery is far from over

The River Arts District looks dramatically different two years after Helene, but local business owners and community leaders say rebuilding is far from over.

Sep 30 • 4:37 PM EDT • Business • wlos.com

Stars sign goalie Casey DeSmith to 2-year, $5 million extension

DeSmith has a 29-16-8 record with a .911 save percentage.

Sep 30 • 4:23 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com

Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties

Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the College’s commitment to strengthening small businesses and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth, the enhanced model is led by recently appointed Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. The model also includes two new Senior Business Advisors who will provide trusted expertise, stronger community connections, and individualized guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.Kinsman brings a unique perspective to the director’s role as both a local business owner, operating in downtown Southern Pines, and a former Moore County educator. “Her combination of education, business ownership, leadership, and community involvement make her a great fit for the Small Business Center and the work we are continuing to build across Moore and Hoke counties,” said Taylor L. McCaskill, senior director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships in a press release.Kinsman is an active member of the Southern Pines Business Association and has been connected to the Sandhills Small Business Center since the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. She looks forward to building on that experience by strengthening the Center’s partnerships and expanding its connections throughout the community.She will lead the Center's efforts to support entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Moore and Hoke County and be the connector to the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network operations. The Center offers no-cost, confidential one-on-one counseling, practical workshops, and connections to the resources and partners that help local businesses start, grow, and create jobs.A key part of this new approach, only offered at SCC, is a network of Senior Business Advisors, experienced professionals who will provide individualized guidance in areas such as business planning, finance, marketing, operations, growth strategy, and problem-solving. These advisors will serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them turn ideas into action, overcome barriers, strengthen existing businesses, and pursue new opportunities. This one-on-one counseling is available at no cost, ensuring that high-quality business support is accessible to entrepreneurs at every stage.Senior Business Advisor for Hoke County, Kenna Parks. Photo provided by: SCCKenna Parks has been named the senior business advisor for Hoke County. She is a business professional, entrepreneur, and educator who brings a unique combination of academic training and real-world business experience. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017 and has built her career around entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, and helping others turn ideas into sustainable opportunities.Senior Business Advisor for Moore County, Katrin Henderson. Photo provided by: SCCAs a military spouse, she has successfully launched and operated businesses across five states, giving her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse markets, building new customer bases and understanding the importance of global reach in today’s business environment. Over the last decade, her areas of focus include business planning, marketing strategy, branding, customer development, financial preparedness, operational planning and connecting entrepreneurs with educational programs and community resources.Parks brings an especially valuable perspective to business advising because she is an entrepreneur herself. She is the owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, N.C., giving her firsthand experience with the realities of launching, operating, marketing and growing a small business. She understands that entrepreneurship extends far beyond developing a great idea; it requires strategy, financial awareness, adaptability, strong customer relationships, and consistent execution.Katrin Henderson will serve as the senior business advisor for Moore County. Thriving in hospitality and retail, Henderson has enjoyed positions in Food & Beverage Management and Retail Management in various fine dining and retail establishments in the area, before opening her own children's shop in 2015, in the Village of Pinehurst. She is a native of Moore County.Quickly immersing herself in this new world of small business ownership, Henderson joined various boards and committees, including President Elect of Pinehurst Business Partners and Event Chair for the Holly Arts & Crafts Festival. She also partnered with local organizations such as Moore County Economic Development and Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Small Business Center in events and educational opportunities. In 2026, Henderson sold her shop and now offers full-time support to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs through freelance consulting mentorship and the SCC Small Business Center program.The Small Business Center team is passionate about making business resources more accessible, and ensuring entrepreneurs know they do not have to navigate business ownership alone. Through their work with SCC, they are committed to building meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners while helping entrepreneurs move from idea to strategy, strategy to action, and action to sustainable growth.“Sandhills Community College believes deeply in the power of small business and entrepreneurship because strong local businesses create jobs, spark innovation, generate investment, and strengthen the communities we serve,” said McCaskill in press release. “Through this new Small Business Center model, Sandhills is building a stronger ecosystem where entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and thrive, while helping drive long-term economic vitality throughout our region.”To learn more about the Center's services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kinsman directly at kinsmanl@sandhills.edu or 910-695-3938.

Sep 30 • 3:46 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com

Vincent D'Onofrio Shuts Down God Of War Laufey Gooner Complaints: 'Buddy Got Bodied By Kingpin'

The Daredevil costar has no time for unhinged gamer conspiracies

Sep 30 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com

New York Film and TV Tax Incentive Drives Production Boom

Thanks to a recent enhancement to the state tax incentive, New York's film and TV production business is booming.

Sep 30 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • variety.com

'We Have Been Gradually Preparing': Capcom Already Has a Plan for When Its Resident Evil Remakes Catch Up With Newer Games

Capcom has a plan for when its rollout of Resident Evil remakes eventually catches up with newer games in the series, and considers Resident Evil 7 as a "turning point."

Sep 30 • 1:10 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com

North Carolina Man Caught On Camera Vandalizing Political Signs

Damaging political campaign signs at a busy North Carolina intersection might have seemed like something nobody would notice. Fayetteville Police say 35-year-old Jeffrey Allen Ivey had an audience he ...

Sep 30 • 8:36 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com

Armor expanding, plans to increase size of Arnold facility

Armor Equipment, an Arnold-based sewer, street and waste management equipment company, on Sept. 1 bought the Dakota Truck Co. in Lakeville, Minn., allowing the business to expand its reach to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Sep 30 • 8:30 AM EDT • Business • myleaderpaper.com

Resident Evil Remakes Will Eventually "Catch Up" With The Main Series

Confirmation that Resident Evil's remake timeline will catch up to the numbered entries has convinced fans that an RE6 remake is coming. Eventually.

Sep 30 • 7:18 AM EDT • Technology • thegamer.com

The Family Business Advantage: Third Quarterly Power Breakfast of 2026 explores how family businesses balance legacy and innovation

Photo by GFBJAnother successful Power Breakfast is in the books. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal hosted its third quarterly Power Breakfast of 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Local leaders and decision-makers gathered to network and learn from the panel about how established principles drive long-term stability while allowing for operational evolution. The panel featured Managing Partner of Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar, Nate Ernst; Inside Sales at Hubbard Supplyhouse, Mary Grace Hurley; Chief Operations Officer for Copiers Plus, Drew Smith; and CEO of Holmes Security Systems, Stephen Wheeler. The panel was moderated by Lauren Willets, director of the Family Enterprise Center at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Throughout the discussion, the panelists returned to a common idea: family businesses thrive when they preserve the relationships and values at their core while remaining open to change.Each panelist shared personal stories that carried practical lessons. Stephen Wheeler emphasized the role of relationships with customers and employees, saying, “What makes a family business successful today is relationships.” Mary Grace Hurley echoed Wheeler’s sentiment, describing relationships as a lasting inheritance, including a customer connection that began when she was young and continued into her working life. “If something’s given to you, that’s going to cost you too,” added Nate Ernst. He explained this philosophy by sharing that, in his view, earning responsibility builds credibility and confidence.Another hot topic was the idea of tradition versus change. For these businesses that have been around for a century or even more, it can be difficult to escape the “we’ve always done it this way” caveat, but these speakers emphasized how change has been an integral part of their growth and longevity. A family business can honor its history without being bound by it.“Innovation and tradition–they don’t have to be competing with one another,” shared Hurley. She pointed to changes in how businesses operate, including the adoption of computers and new management practices. Ernst stressed that adaptation is essential, while Wheeler described how his family’s electrical contracting business had evolved into a security-focused company. The details of the work may change, but identifying and upholding core values is key to embracing change while maintaining the character of a business. “I think it’s just important to remember why you started in the first place. What was your mission? What are your core values? And to reevaluate those,” shared Drew Smith.In addition to the first-hand accounts and wisdom shared by panelists, Moderator Lauren Willets recommended two novels during the panel for those seeking additional educational resources. Those two novels are “Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business with both Love and Logic”by Cathy Carroll and “In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business Is Personal” by Melissa Mitchell-Blitch. Preparing the next generation requires more than handing over a title or company. Wheeler argued that future leaders need genuine passion and a vested interest in the business. The panelists were in agreement that succession is a process, and there is not one clear answer for how to perfectly prepare for it. Leaders must cultivate readiness, keep communication open and make room for the next generation to earn responsibility while being sure not to neglect the business in the here and now. “Today’s Power Breakfast was one of our best events yet! Between the passion and in-depth knowledge of the panelists, the great audience questions and the guidance and expertise of Mrs. Willets, the conversation was both engaging and informative,” shared GFBJ Publisher Faith Hatton. “A lot of small businesses in Fayetteville are family-owned and grown, and it’s great to be able to spotlight some of the businesses that have stood the test of time by strengthening the next generation of leadership and preparing them for ownership. I hope everyone received some inspiration and ideas that they can bring back to their own businesses and organizations!”We thank everyone who attended this Power Breakfast and hope you’ll all join us for the next Power Breakfast on Dec. 8. Details about the event will be shared on our social media and in future email updates. To learn about becoming a Power Breakfast sponsor, contact the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal at 910.240.9697 or marketing@bizfayetteville.com.

Sep 29 • 3:42 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com

University Auto And Tire opens location in Elkins

Fayetteville-based University Auto and Tire recently opened its second location after acquiring a 6,500-square-foot vehicle maintenance shop on 3.2 acres in Elkins. Will and Bernadette Helton own University Auto and...

Sep 29 • 2:46 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net

University Auto And Tire opens location in Elkins

Fayetteville-based University Auto and Tire recently opened its second location after acquiring a 6,500-square-foot vehicle maintenance shop on 3.2 acres in Elkins. Will and Bernadette Helton own University Auto and...

Sep 29 • 2:46 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net

Duke Slammed by ESPN in College Football Playoff Projection

Despite an undefeated start and a nation-leading ground game, the Blue Devils remain snubbed in CFP projections, sparking a heated debate over brand bias versus actual results.

Sep 29 • 12:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Kevin Schade 'Open' To Man Utd Transfer Despite Arsenal Interest

The German winger’s prolific form has sparked a heavyweight recruiting battle, leaving the Red Devils poised to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit as Old Trafford accelerates a massive squad overhaul.

Sep 29 • 5:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Fun Spot America has many items up for auction. Here's what you could buy

Fun Spot America Atlanta is auctioning bumper cars, arcade games and other rides after the Fayetteville park permanently closed in July.

Sep 28 • 2:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • savannahnow.com

Man Utd Learn Conditions To Appoint Breakout Premier League Manager

As Michael Carrick’s tenure falters, the Red Devils eye Brighton’s tactical prodigy Fabian Hürzeler, though a massive compensation fee stands between the German and Old Trafford.

Sep 28 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Man Utd Told To Replace £60 Million Midfield Star

Louis Saha claims the Red Devils blundered by failing to secure a creative playmaker who could outperform the injury-prone midfielder and raise the squad's tactical intensity.

Sep 28 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

In brief: '9 to 5' headed back to theaters and more

Pour yourself a cup of ambition and head out to your local movie theater. 9 to 5 is headed back to movie theaters for a special, weeklong run starting on Oct. 9. This will be a newly restored version of the classic satirical workplace comedy starring the late Dolly Parton. Additionally, Disney is set to donate net proceeds from each ticket purchased for the rerelease in the U.S. to the Dollywood Foundation in support of its flagship program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Disney is the parent company of ABC News ...Off Campus star Ella Bright has found her next gig. The actress confirmed she will star opposite Mason Thames in the movie Narcs in a post shared to her Instagram Story. This marks Bright's first major studio feature role. The upcoming coming-of-age comedy will be made for Sony Pictures. While the movie's plot is being kept under wraps, it will serve as the directorial debut of John Phillips, the writer of No Hard Feelings, Good Boys and Dirty Grandpa ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Did you miss Evil Dead Burn in theaters? Not to worry. The film is set to make its global streaming debut on HBO Max on Oct. 2. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand and Maude Davey star in the film that was directed by Sébastien Vaniček ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.

Sep 28 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • kmaland.com

Driftwood Oven serves pizza and dance club vibes with After Dark

Driftwood Oven in Lawrenceville becomes an unlikely (and tasty) nightclub destination during its monthly After Dark DJ dance/pizza party.

Sep 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • pghcitypaper.com

Thorpe joins Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatrics

Katie Thorpe has joined Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatrics — Greene Mountain, a department of Greeneville Community Hospital, where she will specialize in pediatrics.

Sep 27 • 11:30 PM EDT • Health • greenevillesun.com

Parker Health Insurance joins GCP

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Sep 27 • 11:30 PM EDT • Business • greenevillesun.com

5K memorial walk raises funds for first responder mental health support

Community members gathered Saturday at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for the inaugural 5K walk event benefiting first responder mental health.

Sep 27 • 10:51 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com

See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken, Cindy Akers-Gilford is helping people “see the brilliance” in all things with her glass artwork. Akers-Gilford started her business right after she retired from 20+ years as a civilian contractor at Fort Bragg. The official opening date for Cimply Broken was Nov. 8, 2021.“It’s been quite the adventure ever since. Not only did I have to learn how to manage a small business, but I’ve never taken a class in stained glass or anything I currently do,” shared Akers-Gilford. Her work includes stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork.“I chose glass art just by happenstance. I saw a video on YouTube with a gentleman using plates and resin to make beautiful windows. I used that idea and created a simple picture frame-sized piece for myself. It was beautiful. I put it up in my window and pretty much forgot about it for a few days. Well, one beautiful sunny morning I went up to my studio, and the sun was rising and the light was shining beautifully through that piece. It was absolutely stunning. I thought that it was the perfect reflection of how God’s light shines through each of us. It was broken glass, so it changed ever so slightly as the sun continued to rise in the sky. I thought it poignant – like each of us – we all shine bright and differently in God’s glorious light, and we are all simply broken as well. We are all made beautiful in his light,” explained Akers-Gilford.The name of the business was inspired by the artist’s name and her faith-driven mission. “Simply became ‘Cimply’ as a play on my name and ‘simply’… and ‘Broken’ because we are all Cimply Broken – but each of us is beautiful,” added Akers-Gilford.Akers-Gilford sells her glass art at the Dunn Farmers Market when the weather is bearable, but mostly from her website at www.cimplybroken.com. “I enjoy getting lost in the creative process. I work out of my home, and I often compare my studio to Walmart returns after Christmas time. It’s hectic, busy and there are always at least 10 things being created simultaneously- it is fun!” shared Akers-Gilford. Her goal for the business is to continue to watch customers as they spot a piece of work from a distance and walk up to it in awe. “That is my biggest joy! I don’t speak to them until they speak – that is their moment to ‘See The Brilliance,’ which is my moniker,” shared Akers-Gilford. She also shared she would love to someday become part of an artist collective in Dunn.

Sep 27 • 8:15 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com

Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her artistry and make a lasting mark in her community. Van Goat, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself through murals and decorating electrical boxes in the urban landscapes of North Carolina. On top of traditional mural painting, Johnson offers what she calls “portable murals,” an option tailor-made for structure owners who do not want to commit to a design for their wall.“A contractor builds a framed piece of wood, and then they can frame the ‘mural’ onto the wood, whether it’s into their building, whether it’s interior or exterior,” Johnson said. The beginnings of Johnson’s journey into establishing Van Goat Studios reflect the teachings she wants artists to take away today: everything is a learning opportunity. When she started Van Goat, she shared it was a joint venture with a business partner. “I mainly did that because I didn’t feel like I was ready to go and do this on my own,” Johnson said. Her business partner eventually dropped out of the project, deciding she wanted to pursue other forms of art. That is when Johnson was thrust into growing her business on her own during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I had built up my confidence enough to go out and reach new heights,” she said. “And I was probably one of the few that benefited from COVID.”The moment presented a silver lining for Johnson. One of her first projects was a Farmers Day mural for the town of Coats. “When COVID-19 hit, Coats was not able to hold their annual festival, so they had a little bit of savings. They decided they wanted to do something for their community without getting anyone sick,” Johnson said.From there, word of mouth spread. Now, Johnson has an organic way of approaching projects. “Like a lot of muralists, if I feel inspired by a building, I will just go up and talk to that building owner and tell them a mural is something they should consider,” Johnson said. But above all, Johnson says she wants art to be accessible to everyone. Johnson said she is trying to stick to projects that benefit “the little guys.” “I’m not trying to go for a project in downtown Raleigh to get the eight-foot-tall building,” Johnson said. “I’m not trying to go to those major cities and get those huge buildings for two reasons: one, I don’t want to go that high; two, my passion really lies with the small guys.” But due to financial constraints and the material reality of art commerce, that requires open communication, she added. “I don’t want to just snowball you with this huge price, and then you just shut me down because it wasn’t what you were thinking,” Johnson said. “At the same time, I am an advocate for the arts, so I’m not going to give you a $10,000 mural when you’re only going to pay $5,000.” There is a healthy balance in explaining the artistic process and working with clients and the surrounding community, Johnson said.“Your municipality invested this, and this is why they invested this, and this is how it’s going to help and improve your community,” she noted. “Same thing when I’m talking to a small business. You asked for me to come at you with this that is outside your budget. How do we make this still your same exact goal, but within your budget lines?” Johnson also provides lessons to aspiring artists. She does so with a mission: how do you master the balance between being a great artist and a competent business owner? “We still do art lessons, but I’m also going to give you business scenarios,” she noted.One of the scenarios she has come up with for her students is a T-shirt competition. “The kids have to think about ‘okay, I can’t just draw whatever I want on a T-shirt. I need to think about what colors Miss Elyse likes. What does Miss Elyse’s logo look like? What would Miss Elyse like?’” Johnson said. “So the design needs to be around that kind of concept.” As Johnson looks toward the future of Van Goat Studios, she is thinking of time, longevity and succession. Johnson is a new mom, which she said has shaped how she sees the future of the studio.“I still want my name and my business out there continuing, so that when my daughter is of age and she can be more independent, then I can be out there doing more and more,” Johnson said. “I would love to get a student to pass this on to, or an intern. I would love for this business to be passed on to the next generation and let them go.”

Sep 27 • 7:52 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com

Review: 'Resident Evil' cuts decades of narrative into a lean, mean horror machine

Movie reviewer Joshua Hill says 'Resident Evil" director Zach Cregger doesn't just follow the game the film is based on, but he references it in noticeable ways and instead focuses on the main character's journey, which is full of mayhem and scares.

Sep 27 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wvgazettemail.com

Opinion: Remembering Hurricane Helene, recognizing climate change, regardless of politics

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, the author argues leaders are ignoring climate change.

Sep 27 • 5:04 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com

10 of our favorite moments from J. Cole's return to Fayetteville

J. Cole's return turned Fayetteville into a citywide celebration. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Wednesday.

Sep 27 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • fayobserver.com

Devils beaten 3-1 at Steelers in Challenge Cup

Cardiff Devils remain without a win on the road in the Challenge Cup having been beaten 3-1 at 100% Group A leaders Sheffield Steelers.

Sep 27 • 12:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Emeryville’s Folkmanis Puppets Celebrates 50 Years as a Family-Run Business

Folkmanis Puppets celebrates 50 years in Emeryville, tracing the family-run company from its Berkeley beginnings to its longtime Park Avenue home.

Sep 27 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • evilleeye.com

“Resident Evil” (2026) Review and Film Franchise Retrospective

After years of poorly made adaptations, “Resident Evil” (2026), directed by Zach Cregger, attempts a new approach to a story that fans have witnessed many times. From 2002 to 2017, Sony released six action-horror movies based on the game series. Mostly directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, the films would create new characters and seemed...

Sep 26 • 6:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • q30tv.com

"And, Now... An Evil Has Appeared" - Nintendo Releases Extended Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Clip

Here's another look at Ganondorf

Sep 25 • 9:55 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com

At least 5 South Side businesses burglarized, including some in Bronzeville, Hyde Park

At least five businesses were burglarized early Friday morning on Chicago's South Side.

Sep 25 • 1:50 PM EDT • Business • abc7chicago.com

As Resident Evil Requiem Passes $500m Revenue, Analysis Shows 8.6% Sales Were on Xbox, With Remaining 91% Shared Between PS5 and Steam

Resident Evil Requiem sold just 8.6% of its copies on Xbox, new sales analysis indicates.

Sep 25 • 12:17 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com

After nearly 19 years in development hell, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still showing signs of life

Ubisoft Bordeaux narrative director Rik Godwin has shared an update on Beyond Good & Evil 2's progress.

Sep 25 • 9:36 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net

"So Long, Sweet Prince" - Ubisoft's Rogue Prince Of Persia Game Rolls Out Its Final Update

Developer Evil Empire says it's been "one hell of a run"

Sep 24 • 11:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com

Propelled by locals, driven by angels

Film on El Jebel daredevil Shafer plays Isis on Friday

Sep 24 • 6:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • aspendailynews.com

Between the Notes: Carlos Santana brings the family and the nostalgia

My wife was dancing in her chair. Then "Evil Ways" brought the crowd and me to our feet. It was in my key, too.

Sep 24 • 12:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • tucson.com

New bag restrictions at Prudential Center anger Devils fans

All bags larger than 4″ x 6″ x 1.5″ are prohibited at the arena.

Sep 24 • 8:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Baptist Health Names New Chief Human Resources Officer

Baptist Health has named Denver Mitchell as executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). Mitchell has more than 22 years of experience in human resources, 16 of those within the health care sector. She joins Baptist Health from Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, where she served as senior vice president and […]

Sep 24 • 7:15 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com

How The Devils Stack Up Against Their Metropolitan Division Rivals

Sep 23 • 11:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Inside Novant Health’s new South Asheville Medical Park

Novant Health previews its new South Asheville Medical Park, including imaging, outpatient surgery and a mobile mammography unit.

Sep 23 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • citizen-times.com

Lawrenceville hosts Around the World in the DTL this weekend

Presented by the city of Lawrenceville and the wildly popular International Night Market, Around the World in the DTL is set for this weekend on the Lawrenceville Lawn on Luckie

Sep 23 • 2:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • gwinnettdailypost.com

Lawrenceville set to bring the fun with fall events

The city of Lawrenceville has a trio of fun events scheduled for the fall season, beginning with the Around the World in the DTL & the Live in the DTL

Sep 23 • 11:23 AM EDT • Entertainment • gwinnettdailypost.com

Acres.com releases product offering data on housing market growth

Acres.com, a Fayetteville-based land intelligence platform, said Wednesday (Sept. 23) it has launched a new product that provides a nationwide view of supply, pricing, and demand across any housing market....

Sep 23 • 9:44 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net

The Mysterious Devil’s Arrows Stones Appeared in England 4,000 Years Ago. Scientists Just Learned Where They’re From.

Ice-flow models rule out natural transport, leaving prehistoric engineers as the only ones who could do it.

Sep 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com

Trinity Health layoffs expose the danger of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Trinity Health layoffs expose the danger of the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Sep 23 • 7:54 AM EDT • Health • michiganadvance.com

Man Utd, Neville and how the media agenda is set

Gary Neville setting the media agenda when it comes to Manchester United is not a new thing. One instance was in December 2021, after a poor first-half performance against a struggling Newcastle side when Ralf Rangnick's side trailed 1-0 at the break. "They're a bunch of whinge-bags," Neville said at half-time on Sky Sports.

Sep 23 • 3:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

A ‘devil-like’ flower from Thailand is new to science

Botanists in Thailand have identified a new-to-science species of “fairy lantern” — plants that live almost entirely buried under leaf litter, emerging aboveground only occasionally to flower. Researchers were surveying evergreen forests in the mountains of Thong Pha Phum National Park when they chanced upon a plant none of them had ever seen before, at […]

Sep 23 • 2:03 AM EDT • Science • news.mongabay.com