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The state's close partisan breakdown (29% are registered Republicans; 31%  Democrats and 38% unaffiliated) and 16 electoral votes make it a key to victory for either party.

Presidential candidates return to NC for final weekend of campaign

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks at rally in Selma

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Asheville hotels and restaurants reopening after Helene. Here's what's different

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

Woman hit by car after fight in downtown Raleigh neighborhood 

Woman hit by vehicle in Raleigh neighborhood near downtown

Police investigating bank robbery on Avent Ferry Road in Raleigh

Bank robbery at Avent Ferry Road

Fraud alert: Raleigh police say person is falsely claiming that voting can be done using a phone

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Biggest health information hack in US history impacts 100 million people

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More than half of NC voters have already cast ballots, early voting ends Saturday afternoon

Early voting in Cary

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Former President Donald Trump, hoping to win North Carolina for the third time in three elections, will visit the Tar Heel State on the eve of Election Day.

Trump coming to Raleigh's Dorton Arena, other NC sites in final swing through battleground state

Why Is Trump Campaigning in New Mexico and Virginia?

James Garner, 20, is charged with statutory rape of a child.

Man arrested, charged with rape of minor in Fayetteville

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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Officers are searching Friday for Johnathan Mabe, an inmate who escaped from Sanford Correctional Center, a minimum-security prison facility in Lee County.



Inmate escapes from Sanford Correctional Center in Lee County

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November starts out warm, dry and pleasant, with temperatures reaching the 80s on Friday afternoon. 

Cooler weekend coming; some could see sprinkles Friday night

Warmer than normal start for November 2024

A Wake Forest woman was charged Friday with removing Donald Trump campaign signs. 



People charged with vandalizing, stealing Trump campaign signs in Triangle

Amid National Tension, a Man Placing Trump Signs Is Attacked in Michigan

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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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) â A gunman who opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando killed two people and wounded seven others early Friday, authorities said.

Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando

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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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Sky 5 on Friday flew over a serious crash on N.C. Highway 50 in Johnston County.



Benson man killed in crash on NC 50, dog escapes with minor injuries

Car flips on NC 50 near Benson 

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The SPCA of Wake County has reduced adoption fees for adult dogs by 50% to help more animals find forever homes.



SPCA of Wake County cuts adoption fee for adult dogs 50% to help WNC

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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A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists.



Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

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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!



Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

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The full marathon is set to start at 7 a.m. Sunday. There will be street closures in downtown Raleigh and along Hillsborough Street.

2024 City of Oaks Marathon guide: Everything you need to know before Sunday's races

City of Oaks Marathon on Nov. 5, 2023.

Don't Miss It

Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour this weekend! As Daylight Saving Time ends, some may feel like they gain an extra hour of ZZZ's, but experts say many times we actually lose sleep during the time change.

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Woman shot at by thieves stealing her car

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Police: Shooter opened fire on Orlando crowd celebrating Halloween

Weird 'googly eye' eclipse captured by NASA rover

Early voting ends Saturday in NC

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

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Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

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Veteran's Day parade in Fayetteville honors Native Americans who served 

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

FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'

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

Rapper Young Thug is a free man. Here are things to know about his plea.

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

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

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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Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

Haley's first Halloween in Nashville

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

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Like pumpkins more than Pennywise? Here are 15 Halloween movies for you

This Creepy Pennywise Balloon Lamp Is Perfect For The âItâ Fans In Your Life

Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

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

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

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A larger look at election security across the US

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

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

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

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

Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

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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

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

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 

Every NCHSAA football playoff clinching scenario in week 11

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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

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

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 without ID should not be turned away. They can vote a provisional ballot or fill out an ID Exception Form.

Zebulon man says he was turned away from voting due to lack of ID 

Voter ID educational information at the Lee County Board of Elections office in Sanford, NC on Aug. 24, 2023. 

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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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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

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

Business

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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

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for November

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Delta gives employees 4% raises, first pay increase since before the pandemic