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

Almost half of North Carolinian voters have already cast ballots

INVESTIGATORS. >> ALL RIGHT, CHRIS, THANKS FOR STAYING ON TOP OF THAT STORY TODAY IS THE LAST FULL DAY OF EARLY VOTING. IT ENDS TOMORROW AT 03:00PM. SO TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO VOTE EARLY. IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. WR IS. KELSEY COFFEY IS LIVE AT THE KERRY SENIOR CENTER THIS MORNING. AND KELSEY POLLING PLACES LIKE THAT ONE HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE COME THROUGH THESE PAST 2 WEEKS. YES, RENAY, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME THROUGH THE KERRY SENIOR CENTER HERE. >> THIS IS ACTUALLY ONE OF THE TOP 3 POLLING LOCATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN VISITED HERE IN WAKE COUNTY DURING EARLY VOTING. SO YOU STILL HAVE SOME TIME TO CAST YOUR BALLOT DURING EARLY VOTING MORE THAN 3.6 MILLION NORTH CAROLINIANS HAVE ALREADY VOTED. SO WE'LL GIVE YOU A BREAKDOWN OF SOME NEW DATA FROM THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS. 53% OF ALL REGISTERED REPUBLICANS IN NORTH CAROLINA PARTICIPATED IN EARLY VOTING FOLLOWED BY 48% OF DEMOCRATS AND 40% OF UNAFFILIATED VOTERS. A FINAL REMINDER FOR EARLY VOTING TODAY AND TOMORROW WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION. YOU CANNOT REGISTER TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY. IF YOU USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, YOU WILL NEED PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND ACCEPTABLE FORM OF PHOTO ID LIKE A DRIVER'S LICENSE. POLLS WILL OPEN THIS MORNING AT 8 O'CLOCK AND EARLY VOTING ENDS TOMORROW AT 3. KELSEY COFFEY, WRAL, NEWS LIVE IN CARY. COMING UP IN 10 MINUTES, WE'LL LOOK AT THE RESULTS OF THE NEWEST WRAL NEWS POLL BREAKING DOWN. HOW CONFIDENT? >> NORTH CAROLINIANS ARE THAT THEIR VOTES WILL BE COUNTED ACCURATELY. >> TODAY, REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE JD VANCE WILL CAMPAIGN IN JOHNSTON COUNTY WHERE HE PLANS TO SPEAK AT A RALLY IN SELMA ABOUT 05:30AM, TONIGHT. HE SPENT YESTERDAY IN HIGH POINT THE OHIO SENATOR SPOKE AT A TOWN HALL HOSTED BY HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY. FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL HAVE RALLIES IN GASTONIA AND GREENSBORO TOMORROW. ALSO TOMORROW, VICE

Early voting ends Saturday in NC

Early voting in Cary

Josh Stein sues tree removal businesses, alleges they charged western NC couple $25,500 after Helene

Helene damage Oct. 2024

Police: 2 hurt, 2 suspects -- all under 18 -- in north Raleigh attack

Valley Edge Drive in north Raleigh.

Man caught on video removing, ripping up Harris-Walz signs outside Raleigh early voting site

Caught on camera: Man rips Harris-Walz signs

Shootings kill 2 and wound 6 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando

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Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

Attulah Walker's Maytag stovetop unexpectedly turned on and exploded while she was asleep, causing significant damage to her kitchen and prompting concerns about safety. 

Weekend cooldown before a warm kickoff to November 

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Five state parks have reopened in western North Carolina in the nearly five weeks after Hurricane Helene.

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

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The Selma Police Department on Thursday said it fired an officer following a traffic stop that went viral. The man who recorded the video said he felt "violated" by the encounter.

Selma mayor says viral traffic stop played role in police officer's dismissal

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Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 -- By blatantly upending practices (or even laws) and seemingly getting away with it, Elon Musk  appeals to a constituency that both parties are trying to win: young men. 

COLUMN: Trump, Musk and an American masculinity crisis

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Americaâs employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on votersâ feelings about the economy.

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

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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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According to Fayetteville detectives, investigators arrested 19-year-old Sierra Chambers and charged her with felony accessory after the fact in connection to the June 7 death of Zion Gibbs.


Deadly shooting of 7-year-old boy: Fayetteville police charge woman as accessory after the fact

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Newly-released 911 calls provide a glimpse into mall-goers reactions when a group opened fire Saturday in a parking deck at Crabtree Valley Mall. 


'No excuse': Macy's employees' cars hit by bullets in 'cowboy-style' gunfight at Crabtree

Car hit by gunfire at Crabtree

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.

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

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North Carolina will have at least six new officials among its 10 statewide executive offices, including a new governor, new lieutenant governor and new attorney general.

Most statewide executive offices will have new leaders. NC voters will decide how many.

Early voting begins this week as presidential campaigns ramp up efforts in NC 

Mmende Msombo, 24, of Raleigh, was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree forcible sex offense, first-degree kidnapping and sexual battery.

Man charged with raping 16-year-old in Raleigh gets no bond

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Time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.


Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3

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The City of Oaks Marathon is a challenging but rewarding race that takes runners through the beautiful city of Raleigh. The course is hilly and difficult, but the support from the crowd and the satisfaction of finishing make it all worthwhile.

Hills make City of Oaks Marathon hard; here's a finisher's guide to survive

City of Oaks Marathon on Nov. 5, 2023.

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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In September, the median sales price for a home in Raleigh was $445,000, greater than in Charlotte, which was $410,000.

New data shows median sales price for a home is more expensive in Raleigh than Charlotte

From superheroes to tiny treats, Halloween costumes show creativity.

Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

Haley's first Halloween in Nashville

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

Get outdoors for movies, food trucks, Diwali this weekend

Dems ramp up ground game in focus on NC's Mecklenberg County

Special glasses allow colorblind to enjoy fall foliage display

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Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

Gaza paramedic realizes his mother is among the dead

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Juvenile stabbed at GoRaleigh bus station in downtown Raleigh, police say

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'Wind phones' offer new way for grieving family, friends to connect with deceased loved ones 

Man killed on Atomic Drive in Cumberland Co; deputies accuse Fayetteville man of killing him

Residents enjoy scary good time during Halloween on Franklin Street

Police investigating shooting on Poole Road; one person injured

Mass shooting in Orlando: 2 dead, 6 hurt, 17-year-old arrested

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Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

Death toll from Israeli strikes in central Gaza rises to 25 as 13 people are killed in Lebanon

Voters view one another across partisan divide with increasing animosity

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

Discover over 85 exciting events in North Carolina this November, offering a diverse range of activities from holiday festivals to live music performances.


85+ events in NC to enjoy this November

Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

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28-foot-tall Christmas tree delivered to Biltmore, reopening after Helene

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

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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

Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

A larger look at election security across the US

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Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

Caught on camera: Man seen ripping up Harris-Walz signs at Raleigh early voting site

Candidates swarm swing-state North Carolina in final push ahead of Election Day

New WRAL News Poll shows the economy is top of mind for NC voters

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

Education

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 

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

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

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Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

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

Raleigh mayor race: Affordable housing, public safety top issues for city's next leader

Rising tides: The impact of sea level rise on North Carolina's coast

Breast cancer survivor and mom of NBA stars thanks Coach K for unwavering support

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Roslovic, Svechnikov each score twice to help the Hurricanes rout the Bruins 8-2

Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skid

Eric Phoenix runs for TD, throws 2 TD passes to Caden High; SC State beats NC Central 24-21 

Schedule set for volleyball state championships in Raleigh on Saturday

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(1) Marvin Ridge continues perfect run into 4A title with sweep of (3) Reagan

Live volleyball brackets: Updates from Regional Finals

(1) J.H. Rose rallies against (2) West Carteret to move to 3A title, claim East regional

(5) Cardinal Gibbons downs (2) D.H. Conley for 4A East regional, heads to state title

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley explains how Republicans are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

RNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

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Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein continues to lead Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by double digits in the race for North Carolina governor, a WRAL News Poll released Wednesday shows.

WRAL News Poll shows NC governor's race has largest gender gap on ballot

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On Wednesday, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making a late push for support in the tight race in North Carolina. Harris is coming to Raleigh while Trump will speak in Rocky Mount.

Presidential candidates rally in NC as Election Day nears

Voters fill out their ballots during the early voting period.

Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison explains how Democrats are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

DNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

The board won't consider a districtwide policy for a few months but will consider focus group and survey feedback on whether the district needs uniform restrictions across schools on cellphones.

'We can do better': Wake school board leaning toward cellphone policy, but not before public input

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Voters planning to vote by mail for the Nov. 5, 2024, election need to mail their ballots now.



Mailing in your ballot? Changes for 2024 election you need to know

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

Maytag oven explodes: How 5 On Your Side helped a local grandmother

Poll workers' mistake: Voters get wrong ballot, allowed to vote again

5 On Your Side: Are sugar alternatives healthy?

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

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor consequences for deadly errors

1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

Wake Schools safety violations uncovered in WRAL investigation sound alarms for student safety

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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'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

US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump

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

Steps to discovery: Reflecting on unfilled dreams, aspirations and the year ahead

A concerned mother: What my teen's school didn't tell me 

Alzheimer's: There are angels in this world

Top Amazon deals: Ninja Mega Kitchen System only $99.99 (50% off), Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Vacuum only $99.95 (55% off), Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet only $84.99 (53% off)

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

CNN’s Brian Stelter scares away viewers, Halloween ‘Reliable Sources’ concludes lowest-rated month of 2021