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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

RALEIGH, CHELSEA DONOVAN WRAL, NEWS. >> NEW TODAY, SOURCES TELL WRAL LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON REJECTED OFFERS TO HELP INVESTIGATE POST THAT CNN REPORTS HE MADE ON A SITE. SEVERAL TOP STAFFERS HAVE RESIGNED FROM HIS CAMPAIGN SINCE THE STORY CAME OUT. WRAL'S CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE IS LIVE TONIGHT WITH WHAT THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR SAID ABOUT IT AT AN EVENT TODAY. LAURA. DEB ROBINSON HAS REPEATEDLY DENIED THAT HE MADE THOSE COMMENTS REPORTED BY CNN AND AGAIN TODAY CALLED IT. >> A SALACIOUS, FALSE LIE. BUT SO FAR HE HASN'T OFFERED ANY EVIDENCE THAT IT'S NOT TRUE. AND SOURCES TELL US HE EVEN TURNED DOWN AN OFFER TO HELP THEM DISPROVE IT. >> ACCORDING TO THE CNN INVESTIGATION, A USERNAME THAT LINKS BACK TO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON POSTED DOZENS OF LEWD AND DISTURBING COMMENTS ON A WEBSITE. NUDE AFRICA BETWEEN 2008 2013 THAT INCLUDES ONE POST IN WHICH THE USER SAYS I'M A BLACK NOT SEE AND ANOTHER SANTA SLAVERY IS NOT BAD. I WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK. THE SCANDAL HAS BEEN IN THE NATIONAL HEADLINES EVER SENSE. ALTHOUGH ROBINSON HAS REPEATEDLY SAID HE DID NOT MAKE THOSE COMMENTS. HE TOLD SUPPORTERS AT AN EVENT MONDAY HE'S PURSUING LEGAL ACTION OVER THE STORY. YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND I'M COMING AFTER A FULL SEE THEIR FULL THROTTLE. >> BUT ROBINSON HAS NOT YET OFFERED ANY EVIDENCE THAT THE CNN STORY IS NOT TRUE. AND WRAL HAS LEARNED ROBINSON TURNED DOWN OFFERS OF LEGAL AND TECHNICAL HELP TO PROVE HE DIDN'T MAKE THE COMMENTS SAYING THIS WEEKEND THAT HE WANTED TO MOVE >> AND IN ORDER TO PUT THE PEOPLE FIRST. IT ORDERED TO PUT THE PEOPLE FIRST. WE'VE GOT TO CONCENTRATE ON THIS CAMPAIGN AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO. ALL RIGHT. SOME FELLOW REPUBLICANS ARE CALLING ON ROBINSON TO PROVE HIS INNOCENCE TO THE VOTERS. WHEN REPORTERS ASKED ROBINSON WHAT STEPS HE'S TAKING, HE BLASTED THEM. THIS IS WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO FOCUS ALL YOU GOT THESE NEWS CAMERAS, NEWS REPORTERS, PENS, PENCILS, YOUR MICROPHONES. THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE FOCUSED. ALL YOU'RE NOT FOCUSED ON THE THINGS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT STAYING UP THERE ABOUT AUTONOMY. MEANTIME, SEVERAL SENIOR MEMBERS OF ROBINSON'S CAMPAIGN AND WALKED OFF THE JOB THIS WEEKEND. ABOUT THE ALL OUT TO BE HERE WITH THAT, WE ASKED CNN FOR A RESPONSE TO THE STORY. WE HAVE NOT YET HEARD BACK FROM THEM. IN THE MEANTIME. >> THE REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS HAS MADE NO FUTURE AD BUYS IN SUPPORT OF

Mark Robinson says he'll go 'after' CNN, but turns down offer of help to disprove its bombshell story

Mark Robinson

Keep your umbrella ready: Rain and thunderstorms likely on Tuesday

At the bus Tuesday morning 

New Lenovo Center renderings unveiled: Here's what the $1 billion redevelopment could look like

New renderings show what the development around the Lenovo Center could look like in the future. This is a view from the intersection of East Stephen Stroud Way and Peter Karmanos Drive facing west.

Johnston County deputy, pickup driver injured in crash during high-speed chase

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'Is that fire?' Raleigh passenger describes frightening experience on Delta flight

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Family calls 6- to 8-year sentence for 143 mph drunk driving death too lenient, no deterrent

Daniel Watt (right) died in an August 2021 drunk-driving crash.

More than 100 NC child care centers have closed in past year, highlighting ongoing funding crisis

The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday night approved $167,186 of its general fund balance to fund a daycare at Durham Technical Community College.

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The intersection of Main and Young streets is closed in Rolesville for updates. Small business owners hope plans pay off in a return of foot tra


Rolesville small businesses weather short-term pain for long-term gain

Rolesville Main Street intersection closed

One man is dead, and a woman has been hospitalized following a shooting at a home near Bloosmon Road in Grays Creek, Hope Mills, on Monday afternoon.

Man wanted for murder in Cumberland County double shooting, one dead, one injured 

25-year old Douglas Ray Chavis II 

Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems. 

Contractor 5 On Your Side recently investigated has been arrested

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After neighboring homes along the shore in Rodanthe collapsed within 24 hours of each other, the owner of a third home plans to remove it, if the tides allow.

After two homes collapse, another will be removed if Rodanthe tides cooperate

Rodanthe house collapse Sept. 20, 2024

A Willow Spring High School student accused of kidnapping and rape appeared in court Monday. 


Clayton 18-year-old charged with kidnapping, rape at house party 

Triston Gardner, 18, of Clayton

Detectives said 28-year-old Justin Chaplin is the suspect in this case, and on June 25, a warrant was issued for his arrest.

28-year-old Fayetteville man arrested for peeping, previously charged with indecent exposure

WRAL meteorologists are monitoring a potential development in the western Caribbean known as "Invest 97L" by the National Hurricane Center. It's becoming increasingly likely that a tropical storm or a hurricane will develop in the Gulf this week. 

Hurricane likely to develop this week, could impact central NC

Path of Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 as of Sept. 23, 2024 at 11 p.m.

Fayetteville police responded to a shooting at Anubis Hookah Lounge just before 2 a.m. Officers found Elijah Wyand with a gunshot wound at the Ramsey Street business.

Mom mourns son killed at Fayetteville hookah lounge on his 25th birthday 

Elijah Wyand, 25

Marquette Lamont Sykes, 24, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and possession of a firearm by a felon.


24-year-old charged in deadly shooting at southeast Raleigh apartment 

24-year-old Marquette Lamont Sykes

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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

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.



Wawa in Wilson: Wawa celebrates grand opening of 2 new Wilson locations 

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

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NC State University Police have received additional reports of vehicle break-ins believed to have occurred over the weekend.

NC State police: 7 cars broken into over the weekend on campus 

What's next for Mark Robinson's campaign after top staff resign 

Former Republican NC governor Pat McCrory talks future of Mark Robinson campaign 

Former Gov. Pat McCrory

Renderings offer first look at long-term plans for Lenovo Center arena district

New renderings show what the development could look like around the Lenovo Center.

Renderings offer first look at long-term plans arena district 

Durham plea in deadly drunk driving case leaves victim's family unsatisfied

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Raleigh police arrest suspect in Fayetteville Street shooting, one man hospitalized

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Local mom, scientist authors viral study on baby food

Wake County takes part in National Save a Life Day

Third man linked to 7-year-old's shooting in Burlington

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

US to seek attempted assassination charge against man accused of staking out Trump at golf course

Nation/World

US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive military

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

Israeli strikes kill 492 in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006

Missouri Supreme Court and governor refuse to halt the execution of man convicted of 1998 killing

This weekend, the IBMA World of Bluegrass festival will fill the streets with dozens of musicians on multiple stages for the final time. 



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

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Foodie News: Big cookie news

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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

Lavell Marshall

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

'We are not going to be intimidated' NC's top elections official says, as FBI investigates threats

NC Capitol

JD Vance to speak in Charlotte Monday

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

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

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

Reports: UNC student, Morehead-Cain scholar found dead in South Africa

Education

Durham Public Schools approves supplement increase for some employees

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

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

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Many measures make it tough to understand employment data

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

Andy Dalton's success in win over the Raiders increases concern about Bryce Young

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

No depth chart: Doeren promises changes for Wolfpack after loss to Clemson

UNC, Duke, NC State learn opponents for season-opening ACC/SEC Challenge

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

Reloaded No. 16 Northwest Guilford downs Ragsdale in boys soccer

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Expected rain causes some schools to move football games from Friday

Statewide Football Rankings: Leesville Road, Northwest Guilford enter the Top 25

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

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for volleyball

Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems.The owner is now facing felony charges.

Contractor faces felony charges related to Franklin Co. home dispute

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

Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

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.

WRAL Documentary: Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

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

Carver Living Center

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

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5 kinds of Lactaid milk recalled for trace amounts of almond

Restaurant Ratings: Popeyes and Subway

Local scientist finds unhealthy ingredients in kids' food

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

5 On Your Side

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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Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling

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

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Weekend best bets: CenterFest, Jelly Roll

Silent struggle: Understanding pelvic floor challenges in menopause

How does pregnancy change the brain? Clues are emerging.

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

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Crocs Sale: Select Clogs and Sandals 2 for $50 through Sept. 24

New Swagbucks Swago game Sept. 23-30

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $15 (70% off)

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BRIEF-Freddie Mac announces reentry into Low-Income Housing Tax Credit market