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Donald Trump plans four rallies in three states, beginning in Raleigh. Doors at Dorton Arena open Monday at 6 a.m., and Trump is expected to speak at 10 a.m.

Trump to speak in Raleigh Monday morning as candidates make furious last-day push before Election Day

<p>In less than an hour, the doors will open at Dorton Arena in Raleigh. And that's where former president Donald Trump will speak one day. Now, before election day, at the same time, several people with the Harris campaign will be making stops across our state NBC. News released its final news poll ahead of election day and it shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat, both with 49%. Wr Os Kelsey Coff joins us live from Dorton Arena in Raleigh right now. Kelsey Trump's in North Carolina now for a third day in a row here. Yes, Jeff. So we're expecting to see a large crowd come here within the next hour as doors will open at six. And we have a crew that's already inside here of the arena and they say that they see people already in the parking lot. So we'll take you to some video so you can see that President Trump was just in North Carolina yesterday, as well as his running mate, Senator JD Vance and Trump is scheduled to speak at Dorton Arena in Raleigh this morning at 10 o'clock. And while he's speaking there this morning, first lady Jill Biden will be on her way to North Carolina. You can see her here campaigning in Cumberland County just two weeks ago. She's expected to land at RDU this afternoon after making a stop in Winston Salem. She's scheduled to speak in Carrboro at two and in Durham at 230. So we'll have crews covering all of the rallies that are scheduled for later today and you can stay up to date both on air and online at wrl.com Kelsey CWRL News live in Raleigh.</p>

Crowds lining up outside Dorton Arena in Raleigh ahead of Trump rally Monday morning

Trump speaking in Raleigh at 10 a.m., Harris campaign also in NC Monday

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'I didn't want anyone to get hurt': Man killed in shooting at Johnston County convenience store

Shooting scene in Johnston County

Can NC Democrats use Mark Robinson to break the GOP supermajority? Races to watch

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Senate Leader Phil Berger

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

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 Final NBC News poll: Harris-Trump race is neck and neck, with significant gender gap

High-Stakes Debate for Harris and Trump Is Hours Away

Another round of unseasonably warm weather expected this week

Hour-by-hour forecast for Election Day 2024

At least two people hospitalized after crash in Cary, alcohol possible factor

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Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 --  Affirm candidates who show respect, who care about the future of North Carolina, truly back public education, demand fair elections that produce sincere representation and pick leaders of character and integrity.

Editorial: Mark your ballot to support public schools, fair elections and integrity

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Pre-election jitters!

More than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to head to the polls Tuesday to pick a president, governor, state superintendent, state legislature and dozens of other officials who operate federal, state and local government. Here's what you need to know. 

Election Day is Tuesday. What North Carolinians need to know as they head to the polls 

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Patty formed in the North Atlantic early Saturday morning. Another system, Post Tropical Cyclone 18, formed on Sunday near Maracaibo. WRAL meteorologists believe it could become a hurricane near Cuba in the next few days. Forecast models track that storm into the Gulf of Mexico by the end of next week.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 could become a hurricane this week

Latest path on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18

Bucking past trends, Republicans are outpacing both Democrats and unaffiliated voters during the early voting period.

More than 4.2 million North Carolinians cast early votes, toppling previous record set in 2020

Early voting in Cary

According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a man walking into a hospital with a gunshot wound.

Woman arrested, charged with shooting man near Clayton

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The cooler, wetter climate of the higher elevations allows certain types of firs to thrive in the western part of the state

Ask the Meteorologist: What makes Christmas trees thrive in western North Carolina?

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, the shooting happened in the 5300 block of Big Bass Drive.

Woman & boy shot at Raleigh townhomes on Big Bass Drive

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- For the first time in 20 career NFL starts, Bryce Young lined up in the victory formation to take a snap to close out a Carolina Panthers win.

Chuba Hubbard runs for 2 TDs, Young leads winning drive as Panthers beat Saints 23-22

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According to police, 15-year-old Charlize Chandler was reported missing on Oct. 30 after she didn't return from school.

Teen found safe Sunday night days after she went missing, Cary police say

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The shooting happened on Shaw University's campus at a homecoming celebration, police said. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition, according to police.

Man shot at Shaw University homecoming celebration after argument in parking lot, university says

Man shot at Shaw University after homecoming event

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NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

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Orlando Harrisâ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-oldâs bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than one suicide attempt. But the best officers could do in a state with some of the most expansive gun rights is suggest Harris keep the weapon in a storage unit.

Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

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In the 2024 primary election, North Carolina officials were forced to throw out more than 1,100 people's ballots because the mail delivered them after the election.

Haven't mailed your NC ballot yet? You may need to vote a different way. Here are options

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Abortion and rising Democratic enthusiasm boost Harris, while the economy and the cost of living lift Trump ahead of an uncertain election.

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the update on a new place for Q and a rooftop addition in Raleigh's North Hills.


Foodie News: BBQ lovers rejoice + a new outlook in North Hills

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Democrat Mo Green or Republican Michele Morrow will oversee the implementation of state education laws, overcoming lingering Covid-19 learning loss and more than $13 billion in state and federal funds for 1.5 million students.

North Carolina schools will have a new leader next year. Here's what you need to know

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Police said the two suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Woman and boy shot Sunday night on Big Bass Drive in Raleigh

Family strives to rebuild after losing lively hood in Raleigh thrift store fire

Man killed in shooting at Johnston Co convenience store

Pet of the Day: Nov. 3, 2024

City of Oaks Marathon brings record-breaking number of runners to Raleigh Sunday

NC leaders will elect new leader of public schools Tuesday

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'This is our livelihood': Family looks to rebuild business after storage unit fire

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City of Oaks Marathon brings thousands of runners to Raleigh Sunday

North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sites

Person killed in ATV crash at Busco Beach, Wayne County Sheriff's Office says

Israel ends agreement with UN agency providing aid in Gaza

Nation/World

Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

Moldovaâs pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Oklahoma storms injure at least 11 and leave thousands without power

The first weekend of November is filled with holiday shopping opportunities, plus the final food truck rodeo at Durham Central Park for the year!



Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

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Journey to Space: New exhibit opening at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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Five state parks reopen in western NC, including Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman

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Out & About

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

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Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

More than one million voters expected to cast ballots on Election Day

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The biggest question in North Carolina: Can Democrats win?

Harris and Trump campaigns focus on Sunbelt states, NC in final days before election

Competitive NC race will help determine which party controls the U.S. House

Presidential candidates return to North Carolina for final weekend before Election Day

Man shot overnight at Shaw University homecoming celebration

Education

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

NC superintendent race remains narrow as Election Day approaches, WRAL News Poll finds 

NC voters trust election results, but partisan divides linger, WRAL News Poll shows

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Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

The majority of the Wake school board is up for election this year. Here's who's running

Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor charges for deadly mistakes

West Raleigh Baseball Association rallies around Bobby Norris 

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Orlov, Necas lift Hurricanes past Capitals, 4-2

Saquon Barkley shines with backward leap, 2 touchdowns in Eagles' 28-23 win over Jaguars

Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway

NC Courage finish regular season with 1-0 loss to Washington Spirit

Gibbons extends 4A volleyball dominance by East champs, defeats Marvin Ridge in title match

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West Henderson claims sixth volleyball title, wins 3A title match over J.H. Rose

Polk County repeats 1A volleyball title, sweeps Perquimans

McMichael wins second volleyball title, downs Seaforth in 2A championship

Monroe 4-star DB Jordan Young picks Clemson over NC State

A house in a desirable neighborhood is now filled with critters and falling to pieces. Fed-up neighbors say it's been a decade and the city still hasn't done anything about it. At 6 p.m., WRAL investigates who's responsible when a home becomes a health hazard.

Filled with critters and abandoned for a decade: WRAL investigates who's responsible when a home becomes a health hazard

Less than one-quarter of likely Republican voters expressed full confidence that their votes will be accurately counted, and 40% said they had little to no confidence. Elections officials are trying to combat election skepticism.

WRAL News Poll shows how much trust NC voters have in elections

Voters fill out their ballots during the early voting period.

Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled thousands of North Carolina homes as "low risk," leaving residents blindsided when Hurricane Helene flooded their communities. One survivor's story reveals why accurate flood risk data is more urgent than ever.


Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury

WRAL reporter Liz McLaughlin stands with homeowner Melinda Williams where her home once stood in Banner Elk, before floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed it

About 4,009,194 North Carolinians -- 51.2% of the state's 7.7 million registered voters -- had cast ballots as of Friday afternoon. 

Demographics show shift in who is voting early in NC

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is holding a campaign rally on Friday in Selma.

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks at rally in Selma

TamÃ¡s Meszerics keeps an eye on election security around the world, including the U.S.

A larger look at election security across the US

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5 On Your Side: Updating home fire detection

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Chilango, Hardee's & Another Broken Egg

Biggest health information hack in US history impacts 100 million people

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

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Person killed in shooting on Sunshine Drive in Rocky Mount

Durham County ends Bull City United program

Bull City United discontinued: Durham County leaders terminate anti-violence program

Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

Investigations

Mike Walden: For third month, NC leading indicators are lower

Wilmington's Artemis Immersive wins NC Tech award for groundbreaking 3D healthcare app

'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

Greg Behr: Bluey offers lessons for effective community relations

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Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

Headphones track brain waves as you listen

'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

Business

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Sneak peek at new space exhibit at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Family

Go Ask Dad: Bobbing for joy

Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy

Trick-or-treat safety tips: Drivers, darkness the biggest threats for kids this Halloween 

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Walmart announces THREE Black Friday Deals Events starting Nov. 11: See a sneak peek of the deals

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