FBI Foils ISIS-Linked 'New Years Attack 2026' Plot in NC Grocery Store

• FBI disrupted an alleged ISIS-linked plot targeting a North Carolina grocery store on New Year's Eve.
• Christian Sturdivant, 18, was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
• Sturdivant communicated online with an undercover agent, expressing intent for "jihad" and identifying as an ISIS "soldier."
• Investigators found handwritten plans titled 'New Years Attack 2026' detailing intent to stab civilians and a "martyrdom" plan.
• The plot was uncovered after the FBI received a tip about Sturdivant posting pro-ISIS content on social media.

Why It Matters: FBI's swift action prevented a potential ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina.