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While crews are working to restore potable water, state officials are working to help lodging businesses reopen.



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 vehicle in neighborhood near downtown Raleigh has serious injuries

Woman hit by vehicle in Raleigh neighborhood near downtown

Half of North Carolina voters have already cast ballots, with 2 days left in early voting

Early voting in Cary

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?

Haven't mailed your NC ballot yet? You may need to vote a different way. Here are options

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Inmate escapes from Sanford Correctional Center in Lee County

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People charged with vandalizing, stealing Trump campaign signs in Triangle

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

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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 six others early Friday, authorities said.

Shootings kill 2 and wound 6 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

Big Mike's BBQ at View Bar

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

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



Car flips on NC 50 near Benson 

WASHINGTON (AP) â A video purporting to depict voter fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of âRussian influence actors," U.S. intelligence officials said Friday as they warned that foreign efforts to undermine faith in the integrity of next week's elections may persist long after votes have been cast.

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

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On Thursday, Josh Stein filed a lawsuit against Lorin Huggins, Sr. and his businesses, including Huggins & Sons Yard Service and Lorenzo & Son Landscaping. Both businesses are based out of Durham.

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

Helene damage Oct. 2024

Police are investigating after two young people were assaulted Thursday night on Valley Edge Drive in north Raleigh.

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

Valley Edge Drive in north Raleigh.

Duke Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a deadline deal that lets more than 172,000 Duke patients stay covered with their doctors. 



Duke Health, UnitedHealthcare reach deal, impacting 172,000 patients 

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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

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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

Durham Food Truck Rodeo

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.

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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.

Don't lose sleep over Daylight Saving Time

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Woman shot at by thieves stealing her car

Woman shot by car thieves

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

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

Presidential candidates return to NC for final weekend of campaign

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

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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

Israel pummels Gaza and Lebanon, killing dozens in latest waves of deadly airstrikes

Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

Haley's first Halloween in Nashville

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 

'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Christmas tree farm in western NC

Foodie News: LaFarm Bakery expands, new Italian restaurants and brunch spot

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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

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

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

Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

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

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

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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Schedule set for volleyball state championships in Raleigh on Saturday

(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

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 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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Headphones track brain waves as you listen

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

Business

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Sneak peek at new space exhibit at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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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