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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, saw his campaign manager, top fundraiser and others quit following a report of comments he allegedly made on a pornographic website. 

Mark Robinson campaign staffers resign en masse, following CNN report

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. >> 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. >> 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. >> LOTS OF QUESTIONS AROUND

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Several top staffers resign from Mark Robinson's gubernatorial campaign

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump wrote a note months earlier saying that he intended to kill the former president, the Justice Department disclosed Monday in arguing that he should remain locked up as the case moves forward.

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

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Andy Dalton was supposed to be the veteran backup and mentor to Bryce Young, last year's No. 1 overall draft pick.

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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

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson rose to fame through a hole in the state's political ecosystem. Now closely scrutinized, Robinson is losing the gubernatorial race and Donald Trump is distancing himself in the battleground state.

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According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, a kayaker reported seeing bones along the riverbank of the Haw River, and investigators with the sheriff's office confirmed they were human remains.



Human remains found along Haw River, Chatham Co. sheriff says

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The latest NBC News national poll shows Harris leading Trump 49%-44%, within the margin of error, while Trump holds advantages on the economy, inflation and the border.

New NBC News poll shows Harris building momentum over Trump

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Three people were killed between Friday and Sunday in three separate shootings in and around Fayetteville.

Drums not guns: Outreach program calls for peace after string of deadly shootings around Fayetteville

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Police said his injuries were too severe to survive, and the little boy died Sunday morning.

7-year-old boy dies after being shot while sitting outside his apartment in Burlington

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Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn't "think" he'd run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024.

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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.

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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

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



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Police say at least four people were killed and dozens more injured when several shooters fired into a crowd in a popular entertainment district of Birmingham, Alabama. Local law enforcement is asking the FBI and the ATF to help in the search for the suspects. 

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

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Raleigh police investigating second Monday morning shooting on Bertie Drive

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

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

Bulls escape rodeo in Massachusetts

Family personally impacted by gun violence wants others to chose music instead of violence

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Two-time state champion Chadlyn Traylor commits to College of Charleston hoops

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

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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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Mark Robinson himself posted a video on social media in which he preemptively denied allegations he said would soon be coming out about him, saying he plans to remain in the race.

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

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson used the same alias and email he used on Nude Africa across several social media platforms -- though many of these accounts haven't been active in years.

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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