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 Polling places will be open until 7:30 on Friday night and until 3 p.m. on Saturday across the state. 

Almost half of North Carolinian voters have already cast ballots

REFERRED BACK TO THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT WHICH DIDN'T MENTION AN ARREST. >> WELL, WITH LESS THAN A DAY'S FROM THE POLLS, OPENING ON ELECTION DAY, EARLY VOTING IS CONTINUING TO BREAK RECORDS IN NORTH CAROLINA AS OF YESTERDAY. SOME 2.8 MILLION VOTERS HAVE ALREADY CAST THEIR BALLOTS IN THIS ELECTION FAR AHEAD OF THE TURNOUT AT THIS POINT IN 2020 WRAL'S CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE SPENT THE DAY DIGGING THROUGH THE DATA AND SHE JOINS US NOW LIVE FOR THE AVERY AT THE AVERY STREET. EARLY VOTING SITE IN GARNER. LAURA. >> AND, YOU KNOW, WE ARE IN THAT FINAL STRETCH OF EARLY VOTING, RIGHT? BUT 36% OF THE VOTERS IN A STAY HAVE ALREADY CAST THEIR BALLOT. BUT THAT POOL OF VOTERS LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN IT DID IN 2020. I ASKED OF VOTING THE DATA ANALYSTS WHAT WE SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT READ INTO THAT. IN YEARS. PAST EARLY VOTING HAS TENDED TO LEAN DEMOCRATIC WHILE ELECTION DAY. VOTING HAS LEANED REPUBLICAN. >> NOT THIS YEAR REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN URGING THEIR VOTERS TO BANK THEIR VOTES EARLY AND THEY'RE HEEDING THAT MESSAGE. 41 1% OF REGISTERED REPUBLICANS HAVE ALREADY VOTED COMPARED WITH 38% OF DEMOCRATS AND 30% OF UNAFFILIATED VOTERS. CATAWBA COLLEGE POLITICAL SCIENTIST MICHAEL BITZER HAS BEEN ANALYZING THE DATA REGISTERED REPUBLICANS SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT THESE NUMBERS. >> THE ISSUE, THOUGH, IS IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE PULLING MORE LATE VOTERS EARLIER INTO THE PROCESS. WHAT SOME PEOPLE WOULD CALL CANNIBALIZING. >> THEIR VOTER POOLS, BITS ARE SIFTED THROUGH THE DATA FOR INDIVIDUAL VOTERS IN 2020 2024, THIS CHART SHOWS THAT 2 OUT OF 3 DEMOCRATS ARE AWAITING LATER TO VOTE THIS YEAR THAN THEY DID IN 2020 WHILE MORE THAN HALF OF REPUBLICANS VOTED EARLIER. UNAFFILIATEDS WERE ABOUT THE SAME. VENTER SAYS THAT SHOULD BE CONCERNING TO DEMOCRATS. I THINK THAT THAT IS A KIND OF WORRISOME SIGN, WHETHER THOSE FOLKS WILL SHOW UP AT THE LATER DAYS. >> OR THEY WILL WAIT TILL ELECTION DAY. WE JUST DON'T KNOW. THE ANSWER SAYS BLACK VOTERS ACCOUNT FOR A LARGE PART OF DEMOCRATS SHORT FALL. SOME 50,000 FEWER BLACK VOTERS HAVE CAST A BALLOT AT THIS POINT THAN IN 2020. >> HE SAYS IT'S POSSIBLE. MANY WILL VOTE BY THE END OF THIS WEEK. BUT THIS IS, YOU CORE CONSTITUENCY OF DEMOCRATS WINNING STATEWIDE. >> THEY HAVE GOT TO HAVE TURNOUT RATES EQUAL TO IF NOT SLIGHTLY ABOVE WHAT WE SEE THE STATEWIDE DYNAMICS AND RIGHT NOW THE NUMBERS JUST DON'T SEEM TO POINT IN THAT DIRECTION. >> NOW, IF YOU ARE HOPING TO VOTE EARLY IN PERSON OR YOU NEED TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION TIME IS GROWING SHORT. YOU HAVE FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 03:00PM. REMEMBER, YOU CAN VOTE AT ANY VOTE EARLY VOTING SITE IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU LIVE. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OF THIS AT WRAL DOT COM. JUST SEARCH VOTE LAURA LESLIE WRAL NEWS GARNER. >> AND VOTERS IN THE 25 WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES DEVASTATED BY HELENE MAKE UP MORE THAN 16% OF VOTERS IN NORTH CAROLINA. OF THOSE VOTERS. MORE THAN 37% HAVE CAST A BALLOT SO FAR. WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTION IN OUR WRAL VOTER GUIDE, YOU'LL FIND INFORMATION ON HOW AND WHERE TO VOTE. THE CANDIDATES AND WHAT YOU

NC early voter pool looks different compared to 2020

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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. 

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

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

Debbie Jones, a mother of two former Duke basketball players, faced a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis. With the guidance of legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and a strong commitment to early detection, Jones successfully battled cancer.

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

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November starts warm with some clouds

Warm start on Nov. 1, 2024

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

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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

Police said the investigation is ongoing and the juvenile is at the hospital with "non-life-threatening injuries."

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

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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

Mmende Msombo, 24, of Raleigh

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 

The tech giant paid at least $57.7 million for about 1,385 acres in Woodsdale Township, according to county property records. 

Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

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Downtown Chapel Hill is known for rounding up some of the best costumes on the holiday, especially along Franklin Street, and it's a decades-long tradition.

Residents enjoy scary good time during Halloween on Franklin Street

Man dressed as Batman on Franklin Street

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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Gov. Roy Cooper and Eric Church spent time on Thursday in the North Carolina mountains, where the country music star is working to build 100 homes for Hurricane Helene survivors.

Country star Eric Church wants to build 100 homes for Helene survivors

Gov. Roy Cooper tours Banner Elk with country star Eric Church 

People should make sure their pets have a current rabies vaccination, Wake County health leaders said.

Bat found inside Raleigh home tests positive for rabies

Wake County Public Health has issued a rabies notice after a rabid fox bit a child in a Raleigh neighborhood.

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

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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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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 

Voting in Raleigh

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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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

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If you ask local political experts why a Democratic presidential candidate hasn't won North Carolina since 2008, they'll tell you one name: Mecklenburg County. But this year, the young president of the Mecklenburg County Democrats has made it his mission to turn things around. 

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

Special glasses allow colorblind to enjoy fall foliage display

Headphones track brain waves as you listen

Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

Gaza paramedic realizes his mother is among the dead

'Eras' convention leaves attendees charging it was a scam

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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

Police investigating shooting on Poole Road; one person injured

Fire out in Durham, authorities investigating the cause

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

Nation/World

North Korea boasts of 'the world's strongest' missile, but experts say it's too big to use in war

Middle East latest: Israel pounds Beirut suburb Dahiyeh with airstrikes overnight

It's spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard

Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claims

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?

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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

Republicans, Democrats agree on one thing: Economy is driving their vote

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

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

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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 

No. 1 Duke women's soccer caps undefeated ACC play with sweep of No. 8 UNC

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

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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

(3) Perquimans gets revenge against (1) Falls Lake Academy, advances to 1A 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

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

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'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

Greg Behr: Bluey offers lessons for effective community relations

Grace Ueng: Cultivating happiness hygiene â small habits, big results

SpaceX's true achievement: Cost reduction opens up room for extraterrestrial innovation

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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 

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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

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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

Top grocery deals valid Oct. 30-Nov. 5

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