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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's alleged rejection of the offers sowed doubt among some staff members, people familiar with the matter tell WRAL. His response in the wake of the report likely played a role in the exodus of members of his gubernatorial campaign staff, they said.

Robinson rejected offers of tech help to investigate posts on porn site, sources say

<p>OUR WAY HERE AT HOME COMING UP IN A FEW MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, ANTHONY BERGIN USES 6, SEVERAL SENIOR CAMPAIGN OFFICIALS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON HAVE REPORTEDLY STEP DOWN. &gt;&gt; THIS COMES IN THE WAKE OF A CNN REPORT THAT LINKED ROBINSON TO NUMEROUS POST MADE TO A PORNOGRAPHIC WEB SITES MESSAGE BOARD THAT WERE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT AND RACES. MEGHAN GLOVA US IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WITH THE LATEST ON THIS DEVELOPING STORY. THANKS. &gt;&gt; SCHEDULING WE DID JUST BREAK THIS STORY RIGHT HERE ON WRAL DOT COM NOW AND 2 CAPITOL TEAM CONFIRMS FOR DEPARTURES, INCLUDING A CAMPAIGN MANAGER, DEPUTY CAMPAIGN MANAGER FINANCE DIRECTOR AND THE CAMPAIGN SENIOR ADVISER. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO ROBINSON'S CAMPAIGN FOR COMMENT. WE HAVE NOT HEARD BACK YET, BUT HE DID SAY IN A PRESS RELEASE, QUOTE, I APPRECIATE THE EFFORTS OF THESE TEAM MEMBERS WHO HAVE MADE THE DIFFICULT CHOICE TO STEP AWAY FROM THE CAMPAIGN. I WISH THEM WELL IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS AND LOOK FORWARD TO ANNOUNCING NEW STAFF ROLES IN THE COMING DAYS. &gt;&gt; LOTS OF QUESTIONS AROUND</p>

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Several top staffers resign from Mark Robinson's gubernatorial campaign

Hurricane likely to develop this week, could impact central NC

Path of Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 as of Sept. 23, 2024

Clayton 18-year-old charged with kidnapping, rape 

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Trump in NC: Trump to campaign in Mint Hill days after Wilmington visit 

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Man expected to survive after being hit by freight train in Raleigh, police say

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Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 -- In Wilmington Donald Trump declared: "Women. We love you.  We're going to take care of you." What in his personal or political record would make any reasonable person believe he has ANY concern for the health, hopes, safety or happiness of women?

Editorial: 'Take care of women'? Trump's life and acts suggest otherwise

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According to local news outlets, UNC student Brook Cheuvront was found dead by local authorities Sunday afternoon after she disappeared on a hike Saturday.

'We are devastated': Missing UNC student, Morehead-Cain scholar found dead in South Africa

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A man was hospitalized Monday after a shooting at an apartment complex that startled neighbors in southeast Raleigh.



Man hospitalized after shooting at southeast Raleigh apartment, neighbors alarmed

Man hospitalized after shooting at apartments on White Sock Lane in Raleigh

WYOMING, Iowa (AP) â Taking a late-summer country drive in the Midwest means venturing into the corn zone, snaking between 12-foot-tall green, leafy walls that seem to block out nearly everything other than the sun and an occasional water tower.

âShort cornâ could replace the towering cornfields steamrolled by a changing climate

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A stolen Jeep crashed into an apartment in Durham early Monday, and police are searching for the driver.

Stolen Jeep crashes into Durham apartment, driver flees scene

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course in Florida left behind a note saying that he intended to kill the former president and kept in his car a handwritten list of dates and venues where Trump was to appear, the Justice Department said Monday.

Feds: Man accused in apparent assassination attempt left note indicating he intended to kill Trump

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If you plan a trip to the mountains in October, you may be in luck. You'll have to wait longer for any color this far east.

Ask the Meteorologist: Now that it's autumn, when can we expect fall colors?

Tracking fall foliage and when it will peak locally

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) â Officials in Birmingham, Alabama, pleaded Monday with members of the public for information leading to arrests in a weekend mass shooting that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others, announcing rewards totaling $100,000.

Birmingham, Alabama, leaders plead for information on mass shooting and announce reward money

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The North Carolina Museum of Art on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh is closed Sunday due to a social media threat, the museum told WRAL News.

Social media threat closes NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, museum says

NC Museum of Art in Raleigh closed until Wednesday

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North Carolina Republican nominee for governor Mark Robinson is under pressure from some in his party after a CNN report alleged that he described himself as a "Black Nazi" on a pornographic website. 

What happens if Mark Robinson drops out of race for NC governor?

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

New tropical storm likely to develop in the Atlantic this coming week

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson addressed the university community following a WRAL Investigates report published on Thursday.

PCBs found in or around more than 20 other buildings at NC State

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation 

Two new Wawa convenience stores in Wilson are officially open for business.



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Discover the vibrant cultural tapestry and exceptional gastronomy of North Carolina's Triangle area. 

Top 10 fine dining experiences in the Triangle area

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Monday marks the start of National Dog Week. Psychologists say there are plenty of reasons to celebrate four-legged friends.

National Pet Week highlights positive impact on your mood

Florida dad chases man peeping at 14-year-old daughter 

2024 hurricane season: Hurricane likely to develop in the Gulf this week

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Authorities searching for shooters that killed 4, wounded 17 in Alabama mass shooting

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The great escape: Bulls enjoy short-lived freedom after escaping rodeo in Massachusetts

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NC women charged with 23 counts of animal cruelty involving mistreated horses

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Chapel Hill Police Department secures new building after long-awaited move 

IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival takes final bow in Raleigh this week

JD Vance to speak in Charlotte Monday

Man shot in Raleigh neighborhood on Bertie Drive

Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

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Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as Israeli strikes kill more than 270

OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in exploration

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign's last stretch

Lebanese doctor races to save the eyes of those hurt by exploding tech devices

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Music icon Stevie Wonder brings 'Sing Your Song' tour to Greensboro: A night of healing and hope

Stevie Wonder is coming to Greensboro 

Mongolia trained wrestler brings techniques to Raleigh this weekend

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Three new restaurants open at RDU Terminal 2

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Out & About

Fact check: Is rape up 53% in NC since Josh Stein became Attorney General?

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Democrats, LGBTQ+ groups criticize Michele Morrow post

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 19

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Trump avoids Robinson talk, downplays possibility of 3rd debate at Wilmington rally

Cooper vetoes bill expanding private school vouchers, require sheriffs' ICE cooperation

Republicans, distancing from Robinson, seek accountability from embattled candidate

North Carolina judge won't prevent use of university digital IDs for voting

Durham Public Schools approves supplement increase for some employees

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More UNC protests: 'Number of buildings' damaged by pro-Palestinian group at UNC; police searching for assault suspect

Mia Hamm will speak at UNC graduation in 2025, held again at night 

Famed pilot Barrington Irving helps Southeast Raleigh High launch new 'Flying Classroom' program

Durham middle schooler among top 30 young scientists in country

If Mark Robinson drops out of race for NC governor, his name will remain on ballots

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PCBs at NC State: Dorms, library, classroom buildings test positive

WRAL Investigates: Family questions nursing home's version of how mother ended up bruised and broken

Allegations of abuse, no shower for over a year: Residents desperate for change at Durham nursing home

'Disappointed in me': UNC's Mack Brown says he handled James Madison loss poorly

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Lea: The Panthers have found their quarterback of 2024. Still searching for QB of the future.

Andy Dalton passes for 319 yards and 3 TDs to lead Panthers past Raiders 36-22 for first win

Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thriller

Fernandez: Here's how I voted this week in the AP Top 25

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Top 14 teams from last week all go unbeaten; Seaforth, Charlotte Country Day, Brevard enter poll

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Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Holly Springs, Broughton, and Wakefield join top 25

HighSchoolOT's regional Top 15 rankings for football following week 5

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys soccer

The new WRAL documentary, "Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina," investigates the alarming rise of teen vaping across the state. It airs Sept. 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL.

WRAL Documentary: Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina airs Thursday

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Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina airs this Thursday on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Tune in to discover the influence of Big Tobacco.

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Carver Living Center, a nursing home in North Durham, has received numerous complaints from residents alleging mistreatment and poor living conditions.

Residents express concern about Durham nursing home

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is speaking Wednesday in Raleigh.

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks at rally in Raleigh

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke with WRAL News about lowering grocery bills, his desire to eliminate illegal immigration and making child care more affordable.

JD Vance speaks 1-on-1 about lowering grocery bills, eliminating illegal immigration and lowering cost of child care

A political ad featuring an AI parody of Republican candidate Mark Robinson will begin airing next week in TV media markets across the state. It is believed to be the first of its kind to hit the airwaves in North Carolina. Political observers say it's only the beginning.

AI-generated political TV ad takes aim at NC governor's race 

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5 kinds of Lactaid milk recalled for trace amounts of almond

Restaurant Ratings: Popeyes and Subway

On WRAL at 6 : Scientist finds unhealthy ingredients in kids' food

Baby powder sold in NC, on Amazon recalled due to asbestos

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Police investigate abuse allegations at Mount Olive nursing home

NC Supreme Court hears case Thursday of ousted clerk of court

Franklin County clerk who lost job after accusations of misconduct takes appeal to NC Supreme Court

Investigators release timeline after man found dead with rope around his neck in Vance County

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Tom Snyder: We can preserve free speech and regulate social media

SAS Institute hosts AI SMB summit offering insights for business owners

Mike Walden: Many measures make it tough to understand employment data

Apple advances for hearing, sleep a boon for aging audience

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âBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceâ scares off 'Transformers' for third week as box office No. 1

Eastern Wake County suburbs see massive population growth, experience some growing pains

GM recalling more than 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to issue with low brake fluid warning light

Three Mile Island nuclear plant is reopening and selling its power to Microsoft

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Silent struggle: Understanding pelvic floor challenges in menopause

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Car seat safety: AAA shares tips for parents after alarming crash data

Instagram's new 'teen accounts': What parents and kids need to know

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