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Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is under pressure from members of his own party to drop out of the state's gubernatorial race following a CNN report alleging he made lewd and divisive comments on a pornographic website.

Mark Robinson, facing pressure from other Republicans, says he won't suspend NC gubernatorial campaign

GOES DOWN. >> BREAKING NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON AND HE'S BREAKING NEWS NOW HERE AT 4 O'CLOCK, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON SAYS HE IS STAYING IN THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR DESPITE PRESSURE NOW FROM SOME REPUBLICANS CALLING ON HIM TO DROP OUT. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M DAN HAGGERTY AND I'M LENA TILLETT. 30 MINUTES AGO, CNN REPORTED THAT ROBINSON MADE LEWD AND OFFENSIVE COMMENTS. >> ON A WEBSITE, THE SPECIFICALLY THE MESSAGE BOARD FOR THAT WRAL CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE IS JOINING US LIVE AT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S MANSION BAR JUST BEFORE THIS STORY PUBLISHED ROBINSON RELEASED A VIDEO MESSAGE CALLING THE REPORT, QUOTE, SALACIOUS TABLOID TRASH >> AND WE SHOULD PREFACE THIS BY SAYING THAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DENIES EVERYTHING IN THIS STORY. BUT THE CNN STORY SAYS ROBINSON MADE HIS COMMENTS ON A PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE CALLED NUDE AFRICA. THEY SAY ROBINSON WERE IN A USERNAME LINKED WITH HEART PROBLEMS AND REFERRED TO HIMSELF AS A BLACK NOT SEEN. >> PRAISE HITLER AND SAID HE'D LIKE TO WATCH TRANSGENDER. IT'S A ROBINSON WAS ALREADY TRAILING IN THE POLLS AND SOME REPUBLICANS ARE WORRIED THIS WILL JUST MAKE THAT WORSE. >> LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON TOOK TO TWITTER THIS AFTERNOON TO DENY THE CNN STORY BEFORE IT EVEN AIRS. HE CALLED IT A HIGH-TECH LYNCHING AND CLAIMED IT WAS SET UP BY HIS DEMOCRATIC RIVAL JOSH STEIN. LET ME REASSURE THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL SEE THAT STORE. THOSE ARE NOT THE WORDS OF MARK RONSON. YOU KNOW, I WERE TO KNOW MY CHARACTER AND YOU KNOW, NOT BEING COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT IN THIS RACE. >> OUR LATEST WRAL NEWS POLL SHOWED ROBINSON LAGGING BEHIND STEIN BY DOUBLE DIGITS, ESPECIALLY AMONG WOMEN. >> EVEN AMONG REGISTERED REPUBLICANS ONLY 73% OF LIKELY VOTERS SAID THEY PLAN TO VOTE FOR ROBINSON. 16% SAID STEIN ONE PERCENT OTHER AND 10% WERE UNSURE. CATAWBA COLLEGE POLITICAL SCIENTIST MICHAEL BITZER SAYS PARTY SUPPORT FOR A MAJOR NOMINEE IS USUALLY CLOSER TO 90%. BITTER SAYS REPUBLICAN LEADERS HAVE TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR OTHER CANDIDATES. YOU KNOW WHAT? WE'VE ALL BEEN EXPECTING IS HE IS DRAGGING DOWN, NOT JUST DONALD TRUMP BUT MAIL POTENTIALLY OTHER REPUBLICANS ON THE BALLOT. >> IS THIS AN ANCHOR SIZE ISSUE THAT CONTINUES TO PULL THE ENTIRE PARTY DOWN. >> NOW, WE SHOULD REITERATE AGAIN THAT A GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON SAYS HE IS TO STAY IN THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR. IF HE WERE TO CHANGE HIS MIND, HE HAS ONLY UNTIL 11:59PM TONIGHT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE RACE AFTER THAT, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY COULD CHOOSE AN ALTERNATIVE IT CAN BE CANDIDATE. BUT IN THAT NAME WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. BY THE WAY, WE DID ASK CNN FOR COMMENT ON ON GOVERNOR ROBINSON'S

Mark Robinson denies CNN report of lewd comments, says he will stay in NC's governor's race

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Mark Robinson made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum, CNN report says

Robinson responds to calls for resignation over anti-LGBTQ comment

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

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More UNC protests: 'Number of buildings' damaged by pro-Palestinian group at UNC

More UNC protests: ROTC building defaced at UNC during pro-Palestinian protest

Kentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge at courthouse

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Cooper: Raleigh should be top North Carolina choice for MLB expansion

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Rain and cloudy skies Thursday but a beautiful weekend ahead

Rain chances for Sept. 19, 2024

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A Wake County woman is accused of neglecting to take care of her adult son with disabilities. 

Zebulon woman charged with neglect of her adult son, animal cruelty

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina trial judge refused on Thursday a Republican Party request that he block students and employees at the state's flagship public university from being able to show a digital identification to comply with a largely new photo ID law.

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

The North Carolina State Board of ElectionsÂ will decide Tuesday whether to accept the digital version of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillâs student ID as a form of photo voter ID.

After years of sitting vacant and slipping into disrepair, Durham City Council chose The Peebles Corporation to transform the old building and the more than four acres it sits on.

Shopping, condos, affordable housing in vision for old Durham Police Headquarters 

Developers share vision for old Durham PD headquarters  

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has development rights to up to 80 acres around the Lenovo Center, formerly known as PNC Arena.

Dundon on arena development: 'Hard part is making sure you get it right'

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A lawsuit claims a customer choked on a bobby pin found in her soup at a well-known Myrtle Beach seafood restaurant.


Lawsuit claims bobby pins found in soup at popular Myrtle Beach restaurant

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Nathan Gilgor was charged on Wednesday on four counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of statutory rape.

Durham man faces $1.5 million bond from charges of statutory rape, indecent liberties with child

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A clerk of court who lost her job following a WRAL investigation continues to fight after she was removed from elected office.

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

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Attorney Lee Merritt said he doesn't believe Javion Magee died by suicide. Magee's family plans to conduct an independent autopsy. The medical examiner concluded Magee did not have defensive wounds and there were no signs of assault.

Sheriff: Man gave homeless person $228 before being found dead in Vance County

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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.

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

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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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AAA is alerting parents to keep child passengers safe after alarming crash data from a government analysis. 


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

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The tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards are back. The new and improved ballot will make it easier than ever to nominate and vote for the best. 

 Nominations open for WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

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Look up your school's grade level proficiency by subject area using the table below.

Look it up: How well did your school do on the spring 2024 state tests?

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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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.

Outer Banks homes on brink of collapse as erosion, king tides worsen

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

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In an interview on CNN, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson denied allegations made against him in a CNN report claiming he made several disturbing comments on a porn forum before his foray into politics. Josh Stein's campaign released a statement after the CNN.

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

Raleigh's newly named Lenovo Center: How did we get here?

On WRAL at 6: Cancer-causing chemicals on campus. WRAL Investigates obtained years of records detailing dangerous chemicals across NC State.

Durham city leaders discuss possibility of new convention center

Tar Heel Traveler: Blackbeard

Developers share vision for old Durham PD headquarters 

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To compete in convention business, study says Durham needs to start over 

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48-year-old Caldwell County cyclist killed in crash with pickup truck on Old Morganton Road

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

Chatham County Sheriff's Office civilian employee springs into action during medical emergency

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

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.09%, lowest level since early February 2023

The exploding device attacks dealt a major but not crippling blow to Hezbollah, analysts say

Alcohol linked to rise in colon and breast cancers, new report finds 

Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

This weekend is filled with festivals and live music. 

Weekend best bets: CenterFest, Jelly Roll

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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 

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

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Mongolia trained wrestler brings techniques to Raleigh this weekend

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Three new restaurants open at RDU Terminal 2

Crawford's Genuine at RDU International Airport

Dinosaurs return to Raleigh in November

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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

Former NC Senator Stevens, other Republicans to endorse Stein

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

Republicans for Harris make their case against Trump's economic plan

Is new NC child sex abuse law unconstitutional? Supreme Court hears arguments

North Carolina's highest court hears challenge to law allowing more time for child sex abuse suits

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

Education

Durham middle schooler among top 30 young scientists in country

Chapel Hill police officers identify juvenile behind 'non-credible' school threats

State, new HB10 shorting public schools on funding, Wake school board members say

NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow falsely states the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

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Wake County school district leaders evaluate response to Heritage High School bomb threat

For the first time, NC police using AI to monitor police behavior

In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

Former NBA team owner nears deal to purchase NC Courage, reports say

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Analysis: Carolina's decision to draft Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud requires accountability

NCCU and A&T's historic rivalry continues as the two face off in the Aggie-Eagle Classic

Holliday: Ken Browning, a Northern Durham legend, gets his due

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren't considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick

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Predicted winners for all 180 games in week 5 of the high school football season

Undefeated Watch: Week 5 features 59 perfect teams, 7 matchups between unbeatens

No. 1 West Forsyth nets second half free kick to survive No. 16 Reagan

Watch ENC rivals New Bern & No. 10 Havelock in the HighSchoolOT Game of the Week

Residents express concern about Durham nursing home

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.

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

Oceanfront Outer Banks homes on verge of collapse

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

On charge she made false claim to $4.5 million home, woman gets $150,000 bond

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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5 On Your Side: Fed cuts interest rate by half point 

Woman charged with filing fake deed in attempt to take over Raleigh home

Two Franklin Co. families say contractor caused big problems

Woman surrenders on fraud charge connected to fake deed on $4 million home

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NC Supreme Court hears case Thursday of ousted clerk of 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

Javion Magee's family speaks after he was found dead with rope around his neck in Vance County

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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

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

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

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

Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive

Apple advances for hearing, sleep show they know audience is aging

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

3 ways to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19

Top grocery sales valid Sept. 18-24

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Top Amazon Deals: BOGO 50% off books & games, LEGO Birthday Train only $9.44, Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for shower only $19.98, Prime Big Deal Days event Oct. 8-9

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

Target Deals: Kids' tees up to 70% off, Car seat trade-in event, 20% off maternity clothing

Tar Heel Traveler Special: Adventure lovers and thrill seekers

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Councilmen: Spare small homeowners from anti-Airbnb enforcement