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Michael Whatley and the American Renewal Project say more people of strong faith are needed in public office. Critics say the group promotes Christian nationalism and is dangerous for democracy.

GOP Senate candidate Whatley: 'We don't need separation of church and state'

GOING. WE OR START TO FOLLOW THE FOOTBALL MONEY TRAIL. LET'S START WITH A LIVE LOOK OUTSIDE THE CRABTREE, MARRIOTT AND RALLY A GROUP OF PEOPLE THERE ARE RALLYING SAY THEY ARE AGAINST AN EVENT BEING HELD THERE TONIGHT SHOW HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN RENEWAL PROJECT. THIS IS A GROUP ENCOURAGING CHRISTIAN BASED LEADERS. >> TO THEN RUN FOR OFFICE. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US HERE AT 7 O'CLOCK. I'M DAN HAGGERTY AND I'M ACTUALLY WROTE A HANDFUL OF POLITICIANS WERE THERE TO SPEAK, INCLUDING MICHAEL WHATLEY. THIS GUY HE'S SEEKING THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION TO FILL. THOM TILLIS SAYS SENATE SEAT WRAL'S ERIC MILLER IS LIVE OUTSIDE THE EVENT TO ERICA. STILL A FEW PEOPLE THERE NOW. >> ASHLEIGH, THESE PROTESTERS HAVE BEEN OUT HERE FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR. THIS ONE A MUCH SMALLER CROWD. NOW, THE EVENT ITSELF IS HAPPENING ABOUT 100 YARDS AWAY OVER THERE AT THE MARRIOTT. OUR CAMERAS AREN'T ALLOWED INSIDE WITH ORGANIZERS BILLED THE EVENT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRY TO CONVINCE PASTORS TO TAKE MORE OF THE POLITICAL CENTER STAGE, EVEN RUN FOR OFFICE. BUT FOR CRITICS, THOSE GOALS AMOUNT TO CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM. IT'S A CLEAR DIVIDE. THESE PROTESTERS SEE IN BLACK AND WHITE. MONDAY, ROUGHLY 70 PROTESTERS FROM VARIOUS GROUPS LINED RALEIGH'S CREEDMORE ROAD AIMING TO UPHOLD THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE >> RELIGION AND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FREEDOM TO PRACTICE ANY RELIGION OR NO RELIGION. AND THAT PART OF THE GOVERNMENT'S JOB. >> IS TO PROTECT THOSE FREEDOMS. HIS SPEECH INSIDE THIS MARRIOTT, MICHAEL WHATLEY CANDIDATE FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR SENATE HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA SAID WE DON'T NEED SEPARATION OF FAITH AND POLITICS. WE DON'T NEED SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. WHAT LEE'S COMMENTS CAME DURING THE AMERICAN RENEWAL PROJECT. SLATE IS PASTOR SUMMIT. THE EVENT IS BILLED AS A CHANCE FOR PASTORS TO NETWORK AND COMES WITH A LIST OF PROMINENT REPUBLICANS WHO'VE MADE FAITH A KEY PART OF THEIR BRAND ON ITS WEBSITE. THE PROJECTS AS ITS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE THE AMERICAN CHURCH TO EMBRACE ITS ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE. IF THESE PROTESTERS ARGUE THAT ROLE CAN'T COME AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER PEOPLE AND OTHER FAITHS, IF YOU ARE SCOUTING TO ONE PARTICULAR BELIEF YOU'RE LEAVING OUT SO MANY PEOPLE, YOU'RE LEAVING OUT THE SPECTRUM OF BELIEF IN THE UNITED STATES WHICH MAKES IT INCREDIBLE. >> AND WE REACHED OUT TO BOTH WATLEY AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS CONFERENCE FOR COMMENT. NEITHER GROUP WANTED TO GO ON CAMERA OR SHARE STATEMENT WITH US THIS EVENING

GOP candidate for US Senate Michael Whatley speaks at faith conference

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, the longtime ally of President Donald Trump and former leader of the state GOP, launched a campaign Thursday to seek his party's nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis.

CATS releases surveillance video of deadly Charlotte light rail stabbing

CATS surveillance video shows moments before Charlotte light rail attack

North Carolina's bet on Belichick paying off, so far, in generating more money, attention

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Franklin County armed standoff: Person with gun barricaded inside home

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False fall returns: Cooler, comfortable start to the week before a gradual warm-up

High temperatures Monday through Wednesday will be typical for late September/early October

Knightdale Boulevard reopens after crash involving East Coast Drilling truck and SUV

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On Monday, the brains behind the Wake County landfill and the board of commissioners discussed what options they have and how those options may impact people in the area. 

Talk around trashing Wake landfill continues as commissioners weigh 4 options

A file photo of the South Wake Landfill.

NC State has a short week to prepare for a Thursday night road game against in-state rival Wake Forest. Both teams are 2-0.

'Less time to prepare': NC State preps for rivalry game vs. Wake Forest on shortened week

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A proposed 50-acre data center in Tarboro, projected to create 500 jobs and generate millions in tax revenue, faces pushback. Residents express concerns over environmental impacts and transparency, while the developer highlights benefits and the growing demand for AI infrastructure.

Residents push back against proposed data center in Edgecombe County

A yard sign hangs opposing a proposed data center in Tarboro.

Raleigh police arrested 27-year-old Sergio Aguilar-Mendoza after he was accused of recording a woman in a bathroom stall at a Raleigh Walmart and later urinating on the building.

Man accused of secret peeping, indecent exposure at Raleigh Walmart

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Williamston's Martin General Hospital abruptly closed in August 2023. Two years later, ECU Health is laying out its plan to potentially reopen it. 

Inside ECU Health's $220M plan to reopen Martin General Hospital

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U.S. District Judge Richard Myers signed the proposed consent agreement filed a few days ago by lawyers for the department's Civil Rights Division and the State Board of Elections. They said would it ensure the state's compliance with federal law and avoid an expensive trial.

Judge OKs settlement in North Carolina voter registration lawsuit by Justice Department

Woman votes in Clayton on Super Tuesday

Newly proposed guidance is expected to focus on the ballots of about 98,000 voters whose identifying registration information doesn't match state or federal records. Under the proposal, they would be allowed to vote using a standard ballot.

NC elections officials approve new guidance for voters with mismatched registration information

Lee County poll workers Millie Johnson, left, and Melanie Underwood check photo identification of voters during the 2023 Sanford municipal election, using North Carolina's new voter ID rules.

With rising interest rates and mounting debt, many are at risk of defaulting on their loans, prompting urgent calls for policy intervention and financial planning.


Local graduates face financial stress as student loan default cliff approaches

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A North Carolina State University organization dedicated to advancing gender equity and creating an inclusive environment for women has been suspended.


NC State women's group for gender equality suspended for school year

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Raleigh police said a body was found in a Canary Falls Lane apartment. Police have not released any information about the person who died or the cause of their death. The investigation is ongoing.

Raleigh police conducting death investigation after one person found dead in apartment

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Elon Muskâs SpaceX has reached a deal worth about $17 billion with EchoStar for spectrum licenses that it will use to beef up its Starlink satellite network.

Musk's SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar

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As the crisp air of autumn settles in, North Carolina comes alive with a vibrant array of fall festivals. From Wake to Wilson County, discover the best seasonal events.

Best North Carolina fall festivals

The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina (AASC) has spent more than 25 years supporting people living with HIV/AIDS through free testing, education, advocacy, and essential community programs that combat stigma and improve access to care.

Fighting Stigma and Fueling a Community: How The Alliance of AIDS Services Supports People Living with HIV/AIDS

(CNN) -- Chances are very good that if someone wins Saturday's promised Powerball prize of $1.8 billion, they will cash in their ticket. But it's not certain.

This is why you MUST check your Powerball ticket, even if you know you didn't win the $1.8 billion jackpot

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What are the odds that somebody can win a huge jackpot? You're more likely to get struck by lightning - hundreds of times.

How to increase your odds of winning a huge lottery jackpot

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Parents can save money while stocking up on children's clothing, baby items and toys at the Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale this weekend.


Shop and save: Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale is open this weekend

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Edgecombe County residents push back against proposed data center

5 On Your Side: Student financial loan default risk

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State leaders exploring new ways to evaluate school performance

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Video of deadly Charlotte light rail stabbing receives national attention

NC State coach Dave Doeren discusses preps for Thursday's game against Wake Forest

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ECU introduces two K-9s to keep fans safe at games

NC 50 bridge work closes Garner roads; expect detours from Sept. 8 to early November

NC hires 40 new DMV workers to help cut driver's license delays, governor says

Car crashes into Carolina Kettle and gym in Raleigh, police searching for driver

Freight train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 10 people

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What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll

Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81

Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17

Israel bombs another Gaza City high-rise as US advances a new ceasefire proposal

Internationally-acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo will bring five trolls to Dix Park in Raleigh in the coming months, and the public is invited to be part of the process.


Giant trolls are coming to Dix Park, and the public is invited to help build them

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Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill set to reopen two years after fire

Mediterranean Deli reopens for takeout 2 months after fire

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Delicate delights: Drool at Durham's most decadent doughnut destinations

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Fact check: RFK Jr. said 'everybody' can get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Fact check: Trump said the US is the 'only country' that uses mail-in voting

Fact check: Did the White House 'suspend' Trump's Labor Day weekend schedule?

Fact check: Vance says Trump signed the 'biggest tax cut' in US history

Fact check: Did mass shootings go down after 2022 gun law?

NC education leaders want to change how schools are graded. What analysts say is needed

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 4

NC battleship commission made $2.1M in financial reporting errors, state audit says

A Democratic governor, a Republican legislature: How Josh Stein navigates North Carolina politics

NC elections officials reach settlement with DOJ in voter registration lawsuit

16-year-old girl charged in school fight that injured staffer

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Clayton man taught at 4 area schools, used 3 different names, now charged with ID theft

Duke University pilot project examining pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in college

A gender gap in STEM widened during the pandemic. Schools in NC and US are trying to make up lost ground

NC math test scores rise, reading scores still lower than pre-pandemic

Durham nonprofit accused of not paying employees previously left its mark on another NC town

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'A problem if they were never paid': Parents discuss NC summer camp facing lawsuit, investigation

Charges filed against president of NC-based nonprofit accused of not paying workers

Unpaid workers, lawsuit filed: A closer look at CJF America and the man accused, Courtney Jordan

Owner of Durham home raided by FBI details tenants' unusual behavior

Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers

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Ravens' stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

Aaron Rodgers looks right at home vs. Jets in Steelers debut with 4 TD passes in win

Carlos Alcaraz defeats rival Jannik Sinner in four sets for 2nd US Open title 

Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31

Volleyball Top 25: West Forsyth jumps into Top 10, Apex joins statewide rankings this week

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HSOT Press Box: Shelby's 90-0 win, NCHSAA ejection issues, and state title contenders

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The Durham-based nonprofit, CJF America, which is accused of failing to pay its employees, has a history of making unfulfilled promises in Siler City.

NC nonprofit accused of not paying employees faces accusations in Siler City

A new study finds PFAS filters can also remove other cancer-linked chemicals, offering wider health benefits for drinking water systems.

Study: PFAS filters could also cut other cancer-linked chemicals

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EMS workers stretched thin. WRAL Investigates the heavy lift for employees and how much overtime they're working to make sure someone can respond to emergencies. 

EMS employees stretched thin, worked over 30,000 hours of overtime

The shrimping business has sustained families on the coast for generations. Families on the coast tell WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler they hope the tradition never fades. 

Tar Heel Traveler: Garlands seafood market

When it comes to borrowing money, whether it's for a car, a home, or consolidating debt, many people take the first offer they're given. But one journalist's main takeaway from her application is to shop around.

Applying for a loan? Cast a wide net

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WRAL consumer reporter Keely Arthur spoke with a journalist who applied for a loan through numerous lending services and got a wide variety of offers.

How to get the best rate on loans

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August jobs come in at about 1/3 of expected

Restaurant Ratings: Osaka Jr., Wheat and Randy's Pizza

Removing personal data online can lower your risk for data breaches

Removing your personal information from companies, brokers databases

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Parents share positive experiences from NC camp now at center of lawsuit

Charges filed against president of Durham-based nonprofit accused of not paying workers

Who is Courtney Jordan? WRAL Investigates man behind nonprofit accused of not paying its employees

Woman suing Durham nonprofit describes impact of nonpayment

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Greg Behr: Banks, beer and buzz are the 3 Bs of event sponsorship

Facing stiff competition, remote workers up their game

Mike Walden: NC economic outlook steady amid uncertainty

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Stocks tick higher after Wall Street flirts with another record

PNC to buy FirstBank for $4.1B, expanding to Arizona, Colorado

Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away as sales slump drags on

'The Conjuring: Last Rites' jolts box office with third-highest opening for a horror movie

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Durham YMCA expanding at American Tobacco Campus

Durham's downtown YMCA to expand with new $46M facility by early 2029

Britain moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children

Wonder-filled joy: How to help kids interact with nature with intention

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