The donation announcement comes on the even of the 30th day of the federal government shutdown, with neither Republicans — who control the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency — nor Democrats backing down on their reasoning for the shutdown.

North Carolina has been a disaster in Year 1 under coach Bill Belichick. Still winless against power conference competition, the Tar Heels have been outclassed for much of the season.

Dominic Connelly, 24, allegedly set his grandmother's house on fire, killing her, then fleeing in her car before abandoning the vehicle in New Bern.

Despite recent social media claims, balloon releases are still legal in North Carolina. A bill to ban them has stalled, even as balloon debris turns up in waterways and advocates push for change.