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GOP candidates and officials, concerned about the impact of gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson on other races, sought to distance themselves from Robinson on Friday after allegations in a new CNN report.

Republicans seek distance from Robinson, focus on other races

WEATHER COMING FOR THE FINAL WEEKEND OF SUMMER. TONIGHT. THE DEADLINE FOR GETTING THE TENANT. GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON'S NAME OFF THE NOVEMBER BALLOT IS NOW LESS THAN 2 HOURS AWAY AS THE REPUBLICANS CAMPAIGN COMES UNDER FIRE AND NEW CALLS TO STEP DOWN, CONTINUE TO MOUNT. >> THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M ASHLEY ROW AND I'M LENA TILLETT. THIS COMES AFTER CNN'S REPORT SHOWING MARK ROBINSON'S DISTURBING SEXIST AND RACIST COMMENTS ON A SITE BEFORE HE RAN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE. IF HE DOES NOT DROP OUT WHICH AS OF TONIGHT, IT APPEARS HE WILL NOT. WE WANTED TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE GOVERNOR'S RACE AND OTHER RACES IN OUR STATE. OUR TEAM COVERAGE BEGINS WITH WRAL'S AARON THOMAS WHO IS LIVE OUTSIDE NC GOP HEADQUARTERS. AARON, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR OTHER REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT? >> GOOD EVENING, ASHLEY. SO THE POLITICAL PROFESSORS THAT WE SPOKE WITH, THEY ANTICIPATE THAT THIS WILL LIKELY NEGATIVELY IMPACT OTHERS ON THE BALLOT. YOU KNOW, THIS IS A SCENARIO THAT WE SAW OVER THE SUMMER FROM DEMOCRATS WHEN THEY WERE CALLING FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN TO STEP OUT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE. EVEN WITH THESE ALLEGATIONS SO FAR, THE NC GOP APPEARS TO BE STANDING BEHIND. MARK ROBINSON >> THAT STANDOFF TONIGHT BETWEEN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON AND SOME MEMBERS OF HIS PARTY. THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE IN NORTH CAROLINA'S GUBERNATORIAL RACE FACING PRESSURE FROM PEOPLE WITHIN HIS OWN PARTY TO WITHDRAW FOLLOWING A CNN REPORT ALLEGING HE MADE A LEWD AND DIVISIVE COMMENTS ON A PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE. ABSOLUTELY NOT. AND WE ARE NOT GIVEN OUT THIS WORKS. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO WERE COUNTING ALMOST TO WIN THIS RACE BECAUSE AGAIN, WE DON'T WANT A GOVERNOR WHO'S GOING TO BE A PERSON THAT CAN'T BE CHALLENGED ON THAT HELD TRUE ROBINSON APPEARED ON CNN DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS AND VOWING TO KEEP RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR. TONIGHT WE ASKED A FELLOW REPUBLICANS WHETHER HIS CANDIDACY HURTS OTHER REPUBLICANS AND THE RACE IS IF THESE ALLEGATIONS ARE TRUE. >> AGAIN, I CONTINUE TO REPEAT THAT. HE NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND STEP ASIDE FOR THE GOOD OF THE STATE AND GENERALLY FOR FOR DEMOCRACY. >> THAT'S GOT LASTED OR REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR NC SENATE STATE TREASURER DALE FOLWELL WHO ALSO SOUGHT REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR AND HAS BEEN A LONGTIME CRITIC OF ROBINSON SHARED HIS UNEASE. I THINK THAT THIS IS A THIS IS DEFINITELY A HIT WHEN IT'S NOT A TAIL WIND ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL. FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND VP NOMINEE JD VANCE APPEAR TO HAVE DISTANCED THEMSELVES FROM ROBIN SAID IT HIMSELF WITH ROBINSON NOT MAKING AN APPEARANCE AT VANCE'S RALLY IN RALEIGH ON WEDNESDAY. BUT THE GRAVITY OF ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ROBINSON IN THE CENTRAL LAW. PROFESSOR IRVING JOINER SAYS ANY ENDORSEMENT FROM FELLOW REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES IT COULD HURT THEIR ODDS OF VICTORY ON ELECTION DAY. AND I WOULD THINK THAT IF THEY >> SEEM TO EMBRACE PHIL, ALL OF THAT THAT WILL CAST A NEGATIVE ASPERSIONS ON THEM AND WILL LIKELY IMPACT BROAD BASED SUPPORT THAT THEY SEEK TO GONE. >> NOW IT IS WORTH POINTING OUT THAT THESE ALLEGED COMMENTS WERE MADE BETWEEN 2008 2013 LONG BEFORE ROBINSON INTO THE POLITICAL SCENE. LET'S SEND THINGS OVER TO BRIAN SHRADER IN THE LIVE CENTER WITH SOME OF THE REACTION HE'S GETTING FROM STATE TO TRY. AND THAT'S RIGHT. WE'VE BEEN TRACKING THIS ALL EVENING AND WE'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO TRAFFIC TRACK THIS ALL THE WAY THROUGH OUR 11 O'CLOCK NEWS. THE BIG STORY THIS EVENING IS THAT THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY IS STANDING BY MARK ROBINSON. IT ISSUED THIS STATEMENT ON X SAID MARK ROBINSON HAS CATEGORICALLY DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY CNN. BUT THAT WON'T STOP THE LEFT FROM TRYING TO DEMONIZE HIM BY A PERSONAL ATTACKS. IN THE STATEMENT GOES ON TO SAY THAT THEY BELIEVE IF THE ELECTION IS ABOUT POLICY AND THE REPUBLICANS WILL WIN IN NOVEMBER IN THE PAST 10 MINUTES, SENATOR TOM TILLIS OF OUR REPUBLICAN WHO REPRESENTS NORTH CAROLINA AND THE U.S. SENATE TWEETED THAT IT'S A TOUGH DAY, BUT WE HAVE TO STAY FOCUSED ON THE RACE AS WE CAN WIN, SAYING THAT IF HARRIS TAKES NORTH CAROLINA, SHE TAKES THE WHITE HOUSE AND IT IS POST HE SAID WE CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN. WE ALSO HEARD TONIGHT FROM GOVERNOR ROY COOPER WHO POSTED ON X. THIS IS NEW. A NEW STATEMENT FROM HIM SAYING THAT DONALD TRUMP AND THE NC GOP LEADERS AND GRACE MARK ROBINSON FOR YEARS KNOWING WHO HE WAS AND WHAT HE STOOD FOR, INCLUDING DISRESPECT FOR WOMEN AND INCITING VIOLENCE. THEY REAP WHAT THEY SOW WILL

Robinson's impact on other candidates on the ballot if he stays in the race

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Western Boulevard is closed near Blue Ridge Road while Dominion Energy crews work to secure a gas leak.

Gas leak closes Western Boulevard in Raleigh

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A bridge demolition will close a portion of Hillsborough Street this weekend.



Bridge demolition closing Hillsborough Street in Raleigh this weekend

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Donald Trump's visit comes at a time when North Carolina Republicans are reeling over the alleged online comments stemming from Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

Donald Trump visits Wilmington at tumultuous time for NC Republicans

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The eastern Wake County suburbs, including Wendell, are experiencing rapid population growth, rising from 10,000 to over 16,000 in just five years.

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

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House Bill 10 appropriates $1.1 billion, the biggest chunk of which will go toward clearing the 54,000-student waitlist for the state's general voucher program, known as Opportunity Scholarships.

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

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This week's foodie news brings exciting updates from Wake County with the grand opening of Scott Crawford's new restaurant at RDU Terminal 2 and Captain Cookie & The Milk Man is unveiling a second Raleigh location at North Hills with enticing giveaways. 

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Four men who were among the first rioters to assault police officers and the first to breach a security perimeter during the attack on the U.S. Capitol were sentenced on Thursday to prison terms ranging from one year of intermittent confinement over weekends to eight years behind bars.

Cary man who breached police perimeter during Capitol siege sentenced to 3 years in prison

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Ryan Hudson, who witnessed the goats running around, summed it up well. "Only in Yadkin County," Hudson said.

Goats baaa-ck home after running around on western NC highway

Goats gone wild: Goats walk on NC highway, video goes viral 

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

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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.

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



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This weekend is filled with festivals and live music. 

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Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, is arguably North Carolina's most famous pirate. Here's a list of five famous pirates in North Carolina.

North Carolina pirates: 5 famous NC pirates, including Blackbeard 

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Music legend Stevie Wonder is headed to Greensboro as part of his 10-day tour, "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart."

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The Carolina Hurricanes reported for training camp on Thursday.

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Woman mistakenly arrested in Florida because of her name

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Mark Robinson denies allegations in CNN report; Stein campaign calls him 'unfit'

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Woman sues Delta, claiming coffee gave her second-degree burn

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Multicar crash closes part of Capital Blvd. in Wake Forest

Police: Western NC man stole Spectrum boom truck with employee still in bucket

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

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

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Texas woman mistakenly arrested for child endangerment has similar name to suspect

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Vouchers ease start-up stress for churches seeing demand for more Christian schools

It's been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers

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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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

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

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Former NC Senator Stevens, other Republicans to endorse Stein

JD Vance in Raleigh: Pitches economic plan to lower grocery prices, cost of child care

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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 

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

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North Carolina chases another 4-0 start when it hosts James Madison

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Oceanfront Outer Banks homes on verge of collapse

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides.

Dawn Mangum was arrested on a felony charge of attempting to obtain property by false pretense on Monday. 

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Dr. Craig Adams, the owner of a high-end Raleigh home, says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house.

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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

Family speaks out after man found dead with rope around his neck

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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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Biden says Fed made 'declaration of progress' with interest rate cut

Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve's supersized rate cut

US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market

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

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