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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.

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

SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, WRAL NEWS COVERAGE. YOU CAN GO. >> CANDIDATES FOR THE COUNTRY AS STATES TOP RACES ARE REACHING OUT TO NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS TODAY. TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF THERE. GOOD EVENING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M JULIAN GRACE. WILL FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TOOK TO THE STAGE IN WILMINGTON THIS AFTERNOON? HE TALKED ABOUT ANOTHER DEBATE, THE BORDER AND THE ECONOMY, BUT HE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON. ROBINSON IS EXPECTED TO TALK TO VOTERS ANY MINUTE NOW. HEAR IT IN A BIT OF FAYETTEVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY. IT WILL BE HIS FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE FOLLOWING A REPORT ACCUSING HIM OF MAKING SEXUALLY EXPLICIT AND RACIALLY CHARGED COMMENTS ONLINE. WRAL IS BRINGING YOU TEAM COVERAGE FROM THE CAMPAIGN STRICT TRAIL. WE START ON THE COAST WITH WRAL'S BRETT KNESE WHO TALKED WITH TRUMP SUPPORTERS ABOUT THE RECENT EVENTS AFFECTING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. OVER 10,000 PEOPLE SHOWED-UP IN SUPPORT OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT. ENTHUSIASM FOR HIM. OVERWHELMING AT TIMES. AND DESPITE RECENT REPORTS ABOUT MARK ROBINSON DIZZY, FOR THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR NORTH CAROLINA, GOVERNOR ALSO REMAINS HIGH. >> DONALD TRUMP ARRIVED IN WILMINGTON AFTER FLYING BY THE CROWD OF SUPPORTERS WILMINGTON'S AIRPORT ONCE ON STAGE. HE SPOKE ABOUT THE ISSUES HE GENERALLY BRINGS UP AT THESE RALLIES, INCLUDING CRIME, THE ECONOMY AND THE BORDER. HE ALSO BROUGHT UP THE POSSIBILITY OF A 3RD PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE. A SECOND ONE WITH VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS WHO THIS AFTERNOON POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT SHE ACCEPTED AN INVITATION FOR A DEBATE. TRUMP SAID HE'S NOT GOING TO DO IT. >> THE PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER DEBATE IS THAT IT'S JUST TOO LATE. VOTING HAS ALREADY STARTED TODAY WAS TRUMP'S FIRST VISIT TO NORTH CAROLINA AFTER CNN REPORTED THAT MARK ROBINSON MADE LEWD AND DIVISIVE COMMENTS ON A PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE MORE THAN A DECADE AGO DURING HIS SPEECH TRUMP DID NOT MENTION THE NORTH CAROLINA'S REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE DESPITE THOSE REPORTS VOTERS AT THE RALLY SAY THEY STILL STAND BEHIND ROBINSON AND INTEND TO VOTE FOR HIM IN NOVEMBER. AND IT JUST RIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN. WE HAVE TO GIVE, YOU KNOW, DO WE FIND OUT OTHERWISE. BRETT KNESE,

Former president Donald Trump holds rally in Wilmington, makes no mention of Mark Robinson 

Donald Trump holds rally in Wilmington

Another home collapses in Rodanthe on Friday night; beach closure possible

Rodanthe home collapse

Mark Robinson to hold meet-and-greet in Fayetteville in midst of firestorm

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Duke hits road to Middle Tennessee looking for 4-0 start before start of ACC slate

Duke football coach Manny Diaz discusses preparations for Saturday game against Middle Tennessee

Hundreds gather in Knightdale for charity walk raising awareness for suicide prevention

Man dies from shooting at Fayetteville hookah lounge

Two men shot in Fayetteville

NC State offensive lineman ejected for spitting at Clemson player

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The threatening envelopes arrived as election officials across the country prepare for Saturday's deadline to send the first ballots to overseas and military voters and as states are weeks away from the widespread start of in-person early voting and mail-in balloting.

Suspicious packages sent to election offices in NC, 19 other states

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Showers and storms are possible Saturday night, but conditions will quiet down by morning. Expect lows in the upper 60s.

Warm Saturday afternoon followed by evening showers ahead of fall's arrival

Weekend outlook: Sept. 21-22

The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office arrested a Wilmington man on Wednesday after finding 647 grams of marijuana and chocolate mushrooms in his vehicle.

647 grams of marijuana, chocolate mushrooms found in traffic stop, Wilmington man faces multiple felony charges

25-year-old Ghani Shakur Glover

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

According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a 911 call for a person shot at the 1900 block of Smith Road in Fayetteville.

25-year-old man killed, another injured in Cumberland County shooting

Shooting scene in Fayetteville

An extensive search is underway in Fayetteville for an inmate who escaped Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Inmate escapes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, search underway in Fayetteville

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According to the Kinston Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call around 8:50 p.m. on McDaniels Street. When officers arrived, they found two men, 25-year-old Korie Williams and 18-year-old Yameek Coward, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Man killed, another injured in shooting Friday in Kinston

Police car crime scene night

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

Wendell neighborhood

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) â Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and â in some parts of the country â especially vibrant foliage.

The Midwest could offer fallâs most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere wonât miss out

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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.

Hurricane season 2024: Storm could form in Caribbean, possibly impact US

Tropical outlook, updated Sept. 21, 2024

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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This weekend is filled with festivals and live music. 

Weekend best bets: CenterFest, Jelly Roll

CenterFest Arts Festival

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."

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

Stevie Wonder is coming to Greensboro 

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Robinson will be making his first public appearance Saturday following a report accusing him of making sexually explicit and racially charged comments online. 

Robinson expected to make first public appearance in Fayetteville amid calls for him to drop out of race 

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Girl creates 'fair share' program to give homeless a day of fun

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Robinson denies CNN report, blames AI for posts

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Couple's Ring camera catches arsonist with gas can in his hand before shed ignites

'We're getting a lot of calls right now' Wildlife rehabilitators see more rescued animals after flooding

Man charged with Durham murder of 20-year-old

Multicar crash closes part of Capital Blvd. in Wake Forest

AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared

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Secret Serviceâs next challenge: Keeping scores of world leaders safe at the UN General Assembly

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Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter

Nasal flu vaccine approved for at-home use

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Mongolia trained wrestler brings techniques to Raleigh this weekend

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Klubnik, No. 21 Clemson beat NC State in Atlantic Coast Conference opener

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Focus on QB Andy Dalton as Panthers visit the Raiders looking for first win of the season

Extra Effort Award: Scotti Lehmann leads, builds Willow Spring cheerleading

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn he'd been benched, needs to get better

Mikey Wilkins, a two-time first-team all-state selection, commits to N.C. State

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Hometown hero: Kendre Harrison back to feeling like himself as No. 11 Reidsville rolls in his return

New Bern rallies from down 20 to knock off No. 10 Havelock in rivalry showdown

No. 8 Mallard Creek holds off No. 15 West Charlotte after fan disruptions cause hour delay

North Lincoln uses 4 Wingate touchdowns to hand Statesville first loss

Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he'll remain in the gubernatorial race despite pressure from members of his own party following a CNN report alleging he made lewd and divisive comments on a pornographic website.


Mark Robinson staying in NC governor's race, despite pressure following report of porn site comments

In Economy-Focused Speech, Trump Still Lobs Personal Attacks Against Harris

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 

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.

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

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

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

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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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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

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

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Dinosaurs return to Raleigh in November

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