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Voter turnout in the 25 counties under Helene-related disaster orders is higher than the state average, which itself is setting records for this point in a presidential election, the state's top election official said.

State board encouraged by record-setting turnout a week into early voting, even in western NC

HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR SIGHTINGS, CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT RIGHT AWAY. >> NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIONS OFFICIALS ARE WORKING LONG HOURS TO MAKE SURE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE CAN CAST A BALLOT IN THIS YEAR'S ELECTION. KAREN BRINSON BELL IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS. SHE SPOKE TO REPORTERS BY PHONE THIS MORNING ABOUT THE PROGRESS THAT'S BEING MADE WRAL'S PAUL SPENT WAS ON THAT PAUL, HOW ARE THINGS LOOKING WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RIGHT NOW? >> WELL, DIRECTOR BELL SAID THE ELECTION INFRASTRUCTURE OUT IN THAT REGION IS HOLDING UP BETTER THAN THEY EXPECTED WITH EARLY VOTING. FOR INSTANCE, BELL SAID THEY WERE 80 SITES ORIGINALLY PLANNED AND COUNTY OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OPEN 76 OF THEM. NOW FOR ELECTION DAY ITSELF. THE BOARD THOUGHT THEY MIGHT HAVE TO SET UP 15 TENTS FOR PEOPLE TO VOTE THAT NOW THEY THINK THE ONLY NEED 7 EXTRA TENSE TURNOUT. THAT'S ALSO LOOKING GOOD AND SURE. HERE'S WHAT SHE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THAT. >> THAT THE FACT THAT THINGS HAVE GOING SMOOTHLY IS ALSO A TESTAMENT TO THE VOTERS AND CAMPAIGNERS WHO HAVE SHOWN CIVILITY AND A RECOGNITION THAT EVERY ELIGIBLE VOTER DESERVES A PEACEFUL OPPORTUNITY TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE. >> AND SO FAR, NEARLY 31% OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN THOSE AFFECTED COUNTIES HAVE ALREADY CAST A BALLOT RENTS. AND BELL SAYS THAT'S MORE THAN THE REGENTS ON 2020 IN THE ENTIRE ELECTION. AND IT'S MORE THAN THE STATEWIDE NUMBER, WHICH

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State board sees voting infrastructure holding up in western NC weeks after Helene

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Cary shooting victim, suspect are teens who knew each other, police say

Large police presence near East Cary Magnet Middle School

Vehicle gone, phone left behind: Urgent search for missing 83-year-old Pittsboro woman

83-year-old Alice McIlvaine Parsons has been reported missing 

NC residents, officials monitoring traffic on NC State Fair's final weekend

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Presidential campaigns focus on military, veterans in home-stretch NC blitz 

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13-year-old bicyclist hospitalized in Chapel Hill crash, driver charged

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Cumberland County breaks ground on new Crown Event Center, boosting arts and economy

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State lawmakers passed legislation that included more than $600 million for the counties impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Cooper signs second disaster recovery bill day after unanimous passage by lawmakers

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As more companies adopt invasive employee surveillance tools, workers have a right to know how their personal information is being collected and used.

Employees' right to know: Understanding employers' use of digital surveillance and privacy protections

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Nearly 1,000 hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will benefit this week from a new disaster aid program that employs a model not commonly used by philanthropy in the United States: Giving people rapid, direct cash payments.

AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

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It will be a beautiful weekend with plenty of sunshine! Enjoy two more warmer days before highs drop in the 60s for Sunday.



Warm start for NC State Fair's final weekend, but colder weather on the way

Football Friday forecast for 10/25/2024 

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states, including 22 hospitalizations and one death, according to new data posted Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration.

E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

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Two teenagers in Dunn are recovering after the mother of one of the teens was charged with throwing hot liquid on them.

Mother charged with throwing hot liquid on teenagers in Dunn

Two teens in the city of Dunn are recovering after someone threw a scorching liquid on them outside the Westgate and Pinewood apartments.

'Flint,' a stallion who was alive and enjoying life until this year at the Outer Banks, died recently after spending nearly 40 years on the island.

Corolla wild horse dies after nearly 40 years, called 'a legend'

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This week's foodie news brings exciting updates, including a new LaFarm location, a brunch spot in north Raleigh and several new Italian restaurants. 

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

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The growing and selling of Fraser Fir Christmas trees is a big economic driver for western North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene crushed the region, there's uncertainty around this year's sales, leaving some growers' livelihoods up in the air.

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

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The state fair wraps up this weekend, plus there are two big fundraising concerts to benefit those in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.


Weekend best bets: Halloween fun and final weekend of the fair

There are several ways to win prizes at the North Carolina State Fair.

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This weekend, North Carolina will host two major benefit concerts to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.


Concerts this weekend to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

The biggest threat for children on Halloween is being hit by a car. 



Trick-or-treat tips: Parents, kids, drivers can all take steps to make Halloween safe

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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!

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The trick-or-treat forecast for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, remains warm and dry.


Trick-or-treat forecast: Halloween will likely be warm and dry

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5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows us where in this week's restaurant ratings. 

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings Saigon Bistro, IHOP, and StarBar

Helping artists and businesses in Asheville's River Arts District

Donations for western North Carolina still needed 

First lady Jill Biden, GOP VP nominee JD Vance visit NC

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks in Hoke County

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Rising tides: The impact of sea level rise on North Carolina's coast

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NBC documentary: Welcome to Chimney Rock

Police investigation blocks part of Raleigh neighborhood on Ashe Avenue

Person killed in hit-and-run in Raleigh

In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery

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At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting

Harris, BeyoncÃ© team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights and hope battleground states hear them

Israel raids a Gaza hospital and its strike on a home kills 13 children

Ketch Secor, founder of Old Crow Medicine Show, shares his deep connection to North Carolina, where the band first found its roots and inspiration.


Old Crow Medicine Show founder talks music, hurricane relief and this weekend's big benefit show

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Steep Canyon Rangers is working to help those affected by Helene in western NC

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Rhiannon Giddens announces new festival in Durham

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Grandfather Mountain reopens weeks after Helene

Helene closes Grandfather Mountain to visitors, staff and animals doing well

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Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

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

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

NC advocacy groups call on board of elections to remove targeted polling signs

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Judges debate long-running amendments lawsuit over race and political power in NC

NC lawmakers unanimously approve $604M Helene relief bill. Measure now goes to Cooper 

How will abortion laws motivate women in North Carolina to vote in this election?

Wake County voter says election worker told her she had already voted. She hadn't.

Durham Public Schools face 30% school bus driver shortage

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Warrant: Man explains in police interview why he targeted NC State fraternity with gun

St. Augustine's and Shaw universities to provide economic updates to Raleigh City Council Tuesday

St. Augustine's, Shaw universities to meet with Raleigh City Council Tuesday

Real estate apps work to help homebuyers understand climate risks

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Bonds for libraries, parks, housing could add hundreds of dollars to Cary homeowners' bills

1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

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

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

Virginia hosts North Carolina with both teams fighting for bowl eligibility

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No. 22 SMU looks to stay unbeaten in ACC play with visit to Duke in key league matchup

Bryce Young returns to the Carolina Panthers' lineup against a stingy Denver Broncos defense

NC State schedules home-and-home football series with Big 12 school

Pyotr Kochetkov makes 30 saves in Hurricanes' 4-2 victory over Flames

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Cary police are investigating a targeted home break-in in the Windermere neighborhood, which they believe is part of a South American gang targeting wealthier homes in recent months.

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Losing a home in a natural disaster once is traumatizing enough. Twice is something Josie Borg tells WRAL she's worried she and her family may not make it through.


'It financially annihilated us': Pregnant mother displaced for 2nd time after western NC floods

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Prospective homebuyers in North Carolina are facing new challenges as climate change significantly impacts real estate decisions. Zillow and other apps have launched features to detail climate risk, including predictions for flooding, fire and extreme weather events.

Real estate sites add climate risk data amid growing concerns

Zillow introduces new climate risk data tool

Every election, some voters are told they've already cast a ballot when they have not. Some fear their ballot may have been stolen, but election officials say it's virtually always a case of human error.   

Election fraud or human error? Election officials say it's usually the latter

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Rising seas are reshaping our coast. We'll show you how high sea levels have risen and where they will be in 25 years, plus what it means for your family's favorite beach destination.

Rising oceans threaten NC beach towns: How high sea levels will rise and what it means for your family's vacation

Mother nature to claim more Outer Banks houses

A group of right-wing political activists, led by Ivan Raiklin, is calling for North Carolina's election results to be thrown out, claiming that Hurricane Helene's damage has made it impossible to have a secure election.

Group calls for NC ballots to be thrown out, letting state lawmakers decide election

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5 On Your Side: Protect your home, affordable smoke alarms crucial for fire safety this October

5 On Your Side reveals the best and worst toothpastes for kids' dental health

5 On Your Side: Picking the most effective, safest toothpaste for your child 

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Wake Schools safety violations uncovered in WRAL investigation sound alarms for student safety

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

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

Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

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

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Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial struggles

US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

Taxpayers will get bigger standard deductions in 2025, but with smaller boosts than recent years

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder in several states, CDC says

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Thursday is the last day for Helene victims to get D-SNAP benefits. Here's how you can apply

Get in free & help western NC: Bring 6 cans of food to the State Fair for free admission Thursday

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