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Democrats and Republicans on the Wake County Board of Elections disagreed on whether they should count ballots cast by people who legally voted early but then died before Election Day.

Wake County to count ballots of 3 dead voters, in possible violation of NC election rules

GOOD AFTERNOON TO YOU. I'M JEFF HOGAN. >> AND I'M RENEE CHOU. THANKS FOR JOINING US. THE WAKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS IS MEETING AT THIS HOUR TO CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF LAST WEEK'S ELECTION. THEY WILL BE UPLOADING THEIR FINAL ABSENTEE AND PROVISIONAL VOTES TO THE TOTALS FROM ELECTION NIGHT STATEWIDE RACE AND SOME LOCAL RACES ARE HANGING IN THE BALANCE HERE. >> WRAL CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE IS AT THAT MEETING AND JOINS US LIVE RIGHT NOW. WHERE WOULD BE FOUND OUT? IT WAS THE END OF A LONG WEEK FOR THE BOARD HERE. THEY 10,000 VOTES ALREADY THIS WEEK. THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND ACCEPTED HAVE ALREADY BEEN RUN THROUGH THE VOTE SCANNER. BUT >> THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ADDED UP YET. THAT WILL BE ADDED UP AND UPLOADED THIS AFTERNOON. THEY COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND A HANDFUL OF CLOSE RACES. THE MEETING GOT UNDERWAY ABOUT AN HOUR AGO. THE FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS WAS HEARING CHALLENGES TO 70 INDIVIDUAL VOTERS. ERICKA PORTER IS CHAIRWOMAN OF THE WAKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. >> WE HAVE SOME TOUGH YOUTH VOTERS. WE HAVE CHALLENGING. UNFORTUNATELY, THAT REALLY HURTS MY HEART. AND WE SO IF FOLKS WHO HAD A FELONY AND THEY MAY NOT HAVE COMPLETED IT. AND SO WE NEED TO CHALLENGE THOSE. AND THEN WE HAVE SOME ABSENTEE CHALLENGES COMING IN TODAY FROM THE PUBLIC. WE'RE WATCHING TO SEE THE CHANGE. IF THE CHANGES RATHER MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE TO THE STATEWIDE RACE FOR SUPREME COURT. >> WORST OF THE REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER, JEFFERSON GRIFFIN LEADS INCUMBENT DEMOCRAT ALLISON RIGGS BY ABOUT 7700 VOTES. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING A STATE SENATE RACE, A RACE HERE IN WAKE AND GRANVILLE COUNTIES, REPUBLICAN ASHLEY ADAMS LEADS DEMOCRAT TERRENCE EVER. JUST 38 VOTES. WE WON'T KNOW WHO WON THIS RACE UNTIL BOTH GRANVILLE AND WAKE UPLOAD THEIR FINAL RESULTS. THE LOSING CANDIDATE IN EITHER RACE WILL HAVE UNTIL TUESDAY TO REQUEST A RECOUNT. IN THE MEANTIME, SOMETHING REALLY UNUSUAL HAPPENED HERE THIS MORNING UNDER STATE LAW VOTES THAT WERE CAST BY SOMEONE WHO THEN DIED BEFORE ELECTION DAY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DISCARDED. AND WE'RE BEING DISCARDED. BUT 2 DAUGHTERS OF OLDER VOTERS WHO PASSED AWAY SHOWED UP AND MADE THE CASE FOR THEIR FATHER'S VOTE TO COUNT SOME PEOPLE ON THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS HERE HAD ALSO RECENTLY LOST PARENTS AND THEY

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Election canvasses underway in counties across NC

Voter casting ballot in 2024 election 

Child pulled from Wake County pond rushed to hospital 

Child pulled from body of water in Wake Forest

Cases closed: Eating shrimp salad, parsley sickened more than 100 people in North Carolina

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Fact check: Do North Carolina officials 'keep' children of Helene victims who can't find shelter?

Donations for western North Carolina still needed 

Man drove off highway with family in car, attempted to stab EMT who came to the rescue

Carlos Santos-Guifarro in court

Legal action planned against NC State over PCBs in Poe Hall  

Poe Hall at NC State University

Men on the run after following woman home from Walmart and robbing her, deputies say

Person's of interest in Johnston County armed robbery

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Former Wake County teacher James Rencher was accused of assaulting two students in his East Wake High School class in 2022, and those assaults went unreported until a series of reports by WRAL News.

Guilty: Teacher who abused special needs students must seek anger management treatment

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Tropical Storm Helene devastated Western NC's Christmas tree farms, but buying a real Fraser fir tree this holiday season can help farmers rebuild.


Buy a Fraser fir, save a farm: NC Christmas tree growers rebuild after storm

Christmas tree farm post-Helene

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Better catch this week's supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

Catch the last supermoon of the year tonight

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The sunshine peeked out Friday afternoon, but the day was cold and blustery.




Chilly morning Saturday starts a clear and calm weekend

Some chilly mornings ahead (Saturday-Wednesday)

According to a spokesperson from the Attorney General's office, it is "concerned" about the allegations against the university's board and "is looking into those allegations further."

Attorney General's Office looking into allegations against Saint Augustine's board of trustees

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

The UNC Board of Governors is contemplating the implementation of uniform protest and student conduct policies across the UNC system's 17 institutions.


UNC system leaders want to standardize how campuses respond to student protests

Tuesday marked one year since Hamas launched an attack on Israel

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in our area.


Foodie News: Pet-friendly dining in North Hills and a new Raleigh restaurant

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Several Triangle-area hospitals are receiving kudos from a watchdog group that checks the effectiveness, safety and communication throughout major hospital chains.

WakeMed, Duke hospitals score 'A' in hospital safety report

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Another beach home has collapsed in the Outer Banks, marking the sixth house to fall in Rodanthe this year.



Outer Banks home falls into ocean, sixth collapse in Rodanthe this year

Portion of collapsed house in the water at Surf Side Drive in Rodanthe, North Carolina

Federal prosecutors said Antwione Williams was arrested in Georgia on Thursday and is charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.

Report: Former Panthers linebacker charged with assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack

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This week offers the return of a de-light-ful holiday tradition and a unique, interactive concert.



Weekend best bets: Chinese lanterns return and Ben Folds takes your requests

Elephant at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary

After months of construction, Marbles Kids Museum is unveiling photos of its renovated courtyard space. 



Marbles unveils new courtyard space in downtown Raleigh

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and you can watch one of the Triangle's most cherished holiday traditions on WRAL.

The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade: What to know

Raleigh Christmas Parade

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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Hallmark is recalling one of its Keepsake Christmas Tree Ornaments featuring the Cad Bane character from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett.



Recall: Hallmark Star Wars tree ornament due to mold 

Hallmark ornament recall: Cad Bane character from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett

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Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, Asheville is welcoming visitors, and some of its biggest boosters are saying come stay a while. 



Asheville welcoming visitors after Hurricane Helene

Asheville Has Tap Water, but No One Knows When It Will Be Drinkable

Wake County, Durham County murder rates declining

Wake teacher found guilty of assault on students

James Rencher in court

Farmers: Buy a real Christmas tree to help western NC rebuild

5 On Your Side's Restaurant Ratings: Torero's Restaurant, Mezeh Grill, San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

UNC System considering standard protest policies for all campuses

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Murders down this year in Wake, Durham counties

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Halifax County murder suspect taken into custody, another man still sought

Carowinds to unveil 'record-breaking' water ride in 2026

Trader Joe's opens in north Raleigh

Deputies: Search underway for man who stole guns, shot 2 in Lenoir County

The daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader's assassination

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TV funnyman Conan OâBrien is tapped to host next Oscars

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House

Hundreds of hospitality workers are on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

Eating outside in downtown Raleigh. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

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

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

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

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

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NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

Cooper calls for more Helene aid as NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh

Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse

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Wake County Schools knew of abuse allegations for 20 months before reporting to police, WRAL Investigates finds

Case dismissed against Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees

Judge rules SAVE SAU group can't make changes to Saint Augustine's University board

NC officials announce $1M fund for field trips for public schools

She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

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Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

Hurricanes' Anderson to miss 'way longer,' Kochetkov 'doubtful' for Saturday

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Postseason in the Triangle: Duke is in, what about State and UNC?

James scores 20, Jones adds 16, No. 13 NC State women pull away from Kent State 79-51

Harris' two late touchdown runs, goal-line stand sends bowl-eligible East Carolina past Tulsa

Wood has career high 17 points in No. 16 Duke women's 84-49 win over Dayton

Live updates: Football state playoff bracket, statewide scores

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The Huddle: Non-playoff teams that made progress, best 1st round games, NCISAA championships

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Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on cellphone video and shared widely online.

'I'm gonna start swinging': Man won't be charged for tirade against utility workers

Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh

Caught on camera: Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

Wake County schools will make major changes to abuse allegations in response to a WRAL Investigation. 

WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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Tax Pros on Call: Plan now, save later

Pros warn: Don't take TikTok tax advice

Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

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Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

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Grace Ueng: Life lessons from HBS and MIT: Finding happiness and perspective

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

Bionic Health personalizing the physician-patient relationship

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Advance Auto Parts closing more than 700 stores across the US

Visitors spending big at Wake County hotels, restaurants, tourism report shows

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall

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Meet 'Gnatalie,' the only green-boned dinosaur in the world 

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

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