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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

MOOD AND MENTAL HEALTH. SOME COUNTRIES STAND THIS TIME PATTERN PERMANENTLY. NORTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL HAVE A NEW LEADER NEXT YEAR. DEMOCRAT MOE GREENE OR A REPUBLICAN MICHELE MORROW. WE'LL BE IN CHARGE OF IMPLEMENTING STATE LAWS AND MANAGING THEN DO 13 BILLION DOLLARS IN STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS FOR 1.5 MILLION STUDENTS, THE BURIAL NEWS POLL CONDUCTED LAST WEEK SHOWS MORROW AND GREEN ARE VIRTUALLY TIED AHEAD OF TUESDAY'S ELECTION. THE NEW LEADERSHIP WILL COME AS SCHOOLS ARE FACING INCREASED PUBLICIST POLITICIZATION AND CHALLENGES STEMMING FROM CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND THE RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE NOT TO MENTION LEARNING RECOVERY FROM THE PANDEMIC. FOR A PREVIEW OF THE RACE, YOU CAN GO TO THE NC CAPITOL SECTION

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

NC leaders will elect new leader of public schools Tuesday

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

Early voting in Cary

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

Man shot at Shaw University after homecoming event

 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

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

Fire at storage unit in Raleigh

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

Busco Beach has seen numerous ATV, drowning deaths over the years

Young and Panthers play most complete game of season, beat Saints 23-22

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Patty formed in the North Atlantic early Saturday morning. WRAL meteorologists are also tracking a system with a 90% chance of developing over the next seven days. It's expected to develop in the southern Caribbean.


Patty forms in Atlantic, another system has 90% chance of developing over next 7 days

Odds of tropical development as of 2 a.m., 11/3/2024

Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 -- Donald Trump's private life is marked by a cascade of sordid episodes. So is his public life. Trump simply has no character. ... How did the America of George Washington never telling a lie, of Honest Abe, of the Greatest Generation, become a place where a man with no character has an even chance of being re-elected president?

MAUREEN DOWD: All the demons are here

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states. They pitched rival agendas on the economy -- and more -- that each insisted is what Americans want.

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

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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. Police said she was last seen in Raleigh.

Cary police asking for help locating teen who went missing days earlier

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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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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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Don't forget that sunrise will occur about an hour earlier on Sunday. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m., so we set the clocks back. This means you'll enjoy earlier sunrises and sunsets. 

Temperature turn-around: Seasonable Sunday before temperatures rise Election Day, beyond

Chilly night on Sunday, Nov. 3

A man died on Saturday following a motorcycle accident in Johnston County.

Alcohol possible factor in deadly motorcycle crash in Johnston County, authorities say

Man dies in motorcycle crash in Benson, troopers believe alcohol was a factor 

Federal authorities on Friday were at the home of a Myrtle Beach pastor linked to an investigation that gained national attention, WMBF reports.



FBI searches home of Myrtle Beach pastor after wife's death

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


Clocks 'fall back' Sunday, marking end of Daylight Saving Time

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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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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

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

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

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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 person leaves a door hanger with a QR code that leads to a fraudulent ballot, according to the Raleigh Police Department.

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

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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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This is Baron, our Pet of the Day! He is a 7-month-old black cat. Baron is a super sweet and high energy cat who would love to be adopted into a home with other kitties. If you are interested in adopting Baron, visit purrpartners.org. 

Pet of the Day: Nov. 3, 2024

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

City of Oaks Marathon brings thousands of runners to Raleigh Sunday

Vance and Trump Jr. speak at rally in Sanford

Man shot overnight at Shaw University homecoming celebration

Man dies in motorcycle crash, troopers believe alcohol was a factor

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

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Person killed in shooting on Sunshine Drive in Rocky Mount

'A beacon of hope': Biltmore Estate reopens after Hurricane Helene flooding, invites visitors to return

Powerball winning numbers for November 2, 2024 drawing, jackpot soars to $54 million

Wilson police arrest 32-year-old man in convenience store robbery

Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband's then-wife

Nation/World

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and US with 'a crushing response' over Israeli attack

What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

Remains of naval aviators killed in Washington state training flight to return home

A new exhibit, "Journey to Space," opens Saturday, Nov. 2, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.


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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Biltmore opens Saturday for first time since Helene with 28-foot-tall Christmas tree 

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

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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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

The biggest question in North Carolina: Can Democrats win?

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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

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

Demographics show shift in who is voting early in NC

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

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

Tailgates, concerts and community: The traditions of HBCU homecoming in the Triangle

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

N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey

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Former NC State linebacker Payton Wilson inducted to NC State football ring of honor

Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win

Duke upset bid falls short in second half, lose to No. 5 Miami, 53-31

NC Courage conclude regular season with 1-0 loss to Washington

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

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

Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park where witnesses saw a man shouting at people waiting in line for early voting and tearing up campaign signs.

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

Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park early voting site, where witnesses saw a voter shouting at several other voters and volunteers and tearing up campaign signs in support of Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

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

Caught on camera: Man rips Harris-Walz signs

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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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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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

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

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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Family

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 

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

Top Amazon deals: WiFi Smart Cloud Digital Photo Frame only $44.99 (55% off), Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Vacuum only $99.99 (55% off), Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199.99 (reg. $329)

SmartShopper

List of National Sandwich Day Deals 2024 today, Nov. 3

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

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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