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The State Board of Elections reported that as of Sunday, the fourth day of in-person early voting for the 2024 general election, more than 1 million voters in North Carolina have cast their ballots, according to preliminary data.

North Carolina early voting surpasses 1 million mark, campaign stops planned

AND DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE. >> AS OF 1 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING, MORE THAN A MILLION NORTH CAROLINIANS HAVE CAST THEIR VOTE FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. THAT IS ACCORDING TO THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS WRS. KELSEY COFFEY JOINS US LIVE RIGHT NOW FROM THE JOHN BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER IN APEX AND KELSEY CAMPAIGN SAR HITTING THE TRAIL ONCE AGAIN HARD THIS WEEK, INCLUDING HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH IS 2 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL ELECTION DAY. AND YOU'RE IN A BUSY SPOT THERE. >> YES, JEFF, THIS POLLING LOCATION HERE IN APEX IS HISTORICALLY ONE OF THE BUSIEST EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS IN WAKE COUNTY. SO WE'RE EXPECTING TO SEE DOZENS OF PEOPLE HERE IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS. WE'LL SHOW YOU SOME VIDEO NOW OF PEOPLE WAITING IN LONG LINES TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS LAST WEEK, NORTH CAROLINA VOTER TURNOUT IS HIGHER THIS YEAR. THIS YEAR'S EARLY VOTER TURNOUT DURING THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF IN-PERSON VOTING IS UP 2.4% FROM 2020. THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS. NOW, THIS COMES AS THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE HONING IN ON NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE FINAL DAYS OF THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT. DONALD TRUMP WILL BE IN GREENVILLE THIS AFTERNOON. HE WILL ALSO MAKE A STOP IN CONCORD FOR FAITH LEADERS MEETING FROM THERE. HE'S STOPPING IN GREENSBORO. SECOND GENTLEMAN, DOUG EMHOFF IS MAKING A STOP IN THE TRIANGLE TOMORROW. AND IF YOU NEED HELP COMING UP WITH YOUR VOTING PLAN, JUST GO TO OUR WEBSITE. WRAL DOT COM AND SEARCH VOTE TO FIND OUR WRAL VOTER GUIDE.

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

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Lenovo Center responds to backlash for scheduling concert during State Fair

New signage on Lenovo Center, formerly PNC Arena, to be unveiled Thursday

Woman charged in serious rear-end crash on I-40 near Johnston County

Woman charged in serious rear-end crash on I-40 near Smithfield

COLUMN: Local public schools are vital to community resilience

Teachers search for students in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Dress in layers this week: Cool mornings give way to warming afternoons

A cold front brings a subtle cool-down to North Carolina later this week

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) â Orange life jackets bobbed in the water, where bystanders rushed to form a human chain for passing survivors to safety. Others shouldered the task of wrapping bodies in blankets and carrying them to shore.

'It was horrible': Georgia islanders rushed to rescue survivors after dock walkway collapse that killed 7

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FEASTERVILLE, Pa. -- Donald Trump walked into one of his favorite restaurants Sunday and declared he was "looking for a job."

Trump, slinging fries and smearing Harris, takes turn behind a McDonald's counter

Trump, Slinging Fries and Smearing Harris, Takes Turn Behind a McDonaldâs Counter

The clouds looked like they had tails Sunday, and there's a reason for it.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why did it look like there were jellyfish in the sky Sunday?

Photo of "jellyfish clouds" in Clayton Sunday. Courtesy of WRAL Weather Watcher: Amber Perry

The northern lights could be more visible over the next year -- here's why.



Solar Maximum is here and more aurora could follow

How the aurora forms

NC Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie joined a panel of commentators for a roundtable discussion on the long-running 'Meet the Press' program on Sunday morning.

WRAL's Laura Leslie talks voter engagement, challenges from Helene on NBC's 'Meet the Press'

Early voting 

Family, coaches, teammates and teachers came together at Sumter High School in South Carolina to honor the late UNC wide receiver.

UNC's Tylee Craft remembered with memorial service in his hometown

Tylee Craft remembered and celebrated at Sumter H.S

Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Jeff Jackson, both current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, are vying for an office that has seen its last five holders run for governor.

Bishop, Jackson offer differing visions for North Carolina AG role

U.S. Reps. Jeff Jackson, D-Charlotte, and Dan Bishop, R-Waxhaw.

Two firefighters from the North Raeford Fire Department have been arrested and charged with using department funds for personal use.

2 North Raeford firefighters arrested for embezzling department funds

Johnny Alexander Baker Jr. and David Christopher Bolton were arrested and charged

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Storm Oscar becomes 15th named storm

A cold front pushes Oscar east and away from the U.S. this week

Kareem Shabazz has been missing for days. On Saturday, family members went door-to-door in a Zebulon neighborhood in hopes of learning more about his mysterious disappearance.

Days-long search for missing Raleigh man continues in eastern Wake County

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Your favorite WRAL-TV reporters will be at the fair each day. Here is the schedule. Be sure to stop by!

Visit WRAL at this year's State Fair!

Renee and Jeff at the 2024 State Fair

The 2024 North Carolina State Fair is a beloved annual tradition, offering something for everyone. From thrilling rides and delicious food to educational exhibits and live entertainment, there's always something to enjoy.

Your ultimate guide to the 2024 North Carolina State Fair  

NC State Fair Sky Glazer

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

Early voting is underway. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

Decision 2024

Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them.

The Orionids Meteor Shower Is Peaking. Here's How to Watch.

Bulgaria Orionid Meteor Shower

There are several ways to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair. Hear from winners on the best ways to do it.

Elephants, dragons and Sonic the Hedgehog: How to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair

Caleb Phillips (left), Jameson Johns (middle) and Matt Phillips (right) won a stuffed elephant on Monday at the North Carolina State Fair.

How has Hurricane Helene impacted the NC mountains ahead of North Carolina's peak fall leaf color season? Will we still be able to see fall color in the mountains this year? WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner explains.


Fall colors in NC: Helene devastates mountains. What does that mean for leaf season?

Fall colors in NC 2024

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The solar maximum period generally lasts a year or more, with conditions that create intense geomagnetic storms like recent ones that pushed visibility of the aurora borealis (northern lights) as far south as Florida and Texas.

Why the northern lights may be more visible over the next year

Why we care about solar activity here on Earth

US investigating leak of highly classified documents 

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Early voting mix-up when Charlotte man goes to cast ballot

Seven killed in Georgia deck collapse

On cam: Man harasses, scares sea lions

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In North Carolina, Trump and Harris navigate a hurricane and a rollercoaster governor's race

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Driver flees scene after striking pedestrian on Rock Quarry Road, returns and attempts escape

Crews respond to fire at Kinlaw's Supermarket in Fayetteville

Hollywood Smothers scores go ahead 4th quarter TD, NC State survives at Cal 24-23

Traffic jam: Fair and Sabrina Carpenter concert create congestion in Raleigh

Musk offers voters $1 million a day to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Is that legal?

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Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll

'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles

Immigrants help power America's economy. Will the election value or imperil them?

Georgia authorities investigating a dock gangway collapse that killed 7 on a historic island

A baby cow made its debut Saturday afternoon at the North Carolina State Fair.

Cuteness overload: Baby cow born at North Carolina State Fair, both mom and calf healthy and happy

Little baby cow born Saturday at NC State Fair 

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

How Much Blush Is Too Much?

Taking a ride on the new NC State Fair slide

NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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Foodie News: Tacos and tequila restaurant opening in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Out & About

Are foreign adversaries China and Russia amplifying hurricane misinformation? NC lawmakers seek intel

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Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

Meet the Press panel on Oct. 20, 2024

NC Capitol

Meet the Press: NC is a swing state with close races in national spotlight

NC Supreme Court ruling could shake up multibillion-dollar hospital industry

NC superintendent candidate says she's not calling for 'armed revolution'

GOP officials can't purge 225,000 voters in NC, Trump-appointed judge rules

NC superintendent candidate calls election 'American Revolution 2.0'

Education

Morrow makes comments about fighting after election

'Really scared': Rolesville High parents, students wait 2 hours for lockdown to end

App State student body president discusses students' return to campus after Helene devastation

Wake teacher who wore tutu for spirit week says it was a joke, mom calls it 'sexualizing'

Advocates call for laws to increase staffing, improve care at nursing homes

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Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers

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East Carolina fires coach Mike Houston after 5 seasons and loss to Army

Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15

New York Liberty wins first WNBA championship 

Courage drop final road match of 2024 to Bay FC, 1-0

Girls tennis bracket superlatives, title favorites, and championship predictions

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Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Trio of Triangle teams join top 25 for first time this year

Statewide Girls Tennis Rankings: Three join top 25 as playoffs begin

Volleyball playoff brackets finalized by the NCHSAA; First round games are Tuesday

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA volleyball state playoff brackets

Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to enact changes that will improve conditions and care for residents at long-term care facilities, including Carver Living Center, that has been the focus of multiple WRAL investigations in recent weeks.

Lawmakers could require more staff at nursing homes, but it would be costly

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton made a campaign stop Thursday in Durham.

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, Former President Bill Clinton make campaign stop in Durham

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More than 350,000 North Carolina voters cast a ballot Thursday, the first day of the 2024 general election early voting period.



Voters set record for early voting in North Carolina

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"This has been the worst facility that I have ever seen in North Carolina..."  A local nursing home is at the center of a WRAL investigation. Only on WRAL at 6, an employee convicted of abusing a resident --all caught on camera -- and a former manager speaks out to WRAL. 

Abuse at Durham nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the facility

Abuse at a nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the local facility

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, utilities across North Carolina and beyond face increasing challenges to maintain reliable and affordable electric service.

NC lab tests new methods to protect the power grid

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As extreme weather events intensify and become more frequent, North Carolina's utilities are grappling with unprecedented challenges in delivering reliable and affordable electric service.

As weather threats increase, NC lab tests new methods to protect the grid

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: China Wok Buffet and Panda King 

5 On Your Side: Easy way to rid your car of that funky smell

Car have a funky smell? 5 On Your Side's tips to remove odors

Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries

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On WRAL at 6 : Hundreds of safety violations in Wake Schools uncovered in WRAL investigation raise questions of student safety. 

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

Investigations

Hurricane Helene and the northern lights call for a focus on heliophysics

Mike Walden: Growth corridors spread the wealth across North Carolina

Donald Thompson: Embrace neurodiversity to unlock innovation and productivity

LinkedIn's top 50 startups in America: How North Carolina can capitalize on its tech spotlight

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Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?

Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

American despair: In Arizona, high home prices and limited prospects shape voters' presidential pick

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes pay raises and air-conditioned trucks

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