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Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee to run the state's public schools, said Friday that voters shouldn't be concerned about her past calls for political violence and should be focused on her plan to improve public schools.

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

ESCAPE. THAT CITY PATTERSON, WRAL, NEWS, ROCKY MOUNT. >> TODAY THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT MICHELE MORROW. EXPLAIN WHAT SHE MEANT WHEN SHE SAID PEOPLE WOULD POSSIBLY NEED TO FIGHT COME NOVEMBER 6, THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION. >> SINCE WE BROKE THEIR STORY, HER OPPONENT, DEMOCRAT MOE GREENE, HAS SAID SHE'S TRYING TO CREATE FEAR AND DIVISION WRAL. SEAN GALLAGHER ASKED TOMORROW WHAT FIGHTING ON NOVEMBER 6 LOOKS LIKE WHEN SHE HAVE TO SAY. >> YEAH, ASHLEIGH, MICHELE MORROW SPOKE TO THE PRESS RIGHT HERE IN CARY OUTSIDE OF AN EARLY VOTING SITE WHERE THERE ARE PEOPLE GOING IN TO CAST BALLOTS IN THIS RACE. PEOPLE WHO HAVE HEARD THE COMMENT SHE MADE RECENTLY THING SHE SAYS WERE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT. >> MORROW TOOK THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BLAME THE MEDIA. THE REAL DANGER HERE IS THE IRRESPONSIBILITY OF A PRESS THAT WOULD TWIST WORDS TO MANIPULATE THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN REPORT ON THE ACTUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS. MORROW SAYS THOSE COMMENTS ABOUT WAR AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. 2 POINT, OH, WE'RE MEANT FIGURATIVELY. SO I ASKED HER ABOUT SPECIFIC COMMENTS SHE MADE LIKE FIGHTING ON NOVEMBER 6TH, THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION. WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE? IT MEANS THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO WORK EVEN HARDER BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT GOING TO HAVE SOMEBODY AT THE TOP OF THIS. THAT'S PUTTING OUR STUDENTS FIRST. BUT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME HAS MADE CALLS FOR POLITICAL VIOLENCE BEFORE SHE ANNOUNCED A RUN FOR OFFICE. SHE MADE COMMENTS ABOUT THE EXECUTION OF FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN. >> THINGS SHE SAYS WERE NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. BUT VOTERS DO. A RECENT ILAN UNIVERSITY POLL FOUND 70 PER CENT OF VOTERS ARE CONCERNED THERE WILL BE POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER THIS ELECTION. ALL BE A LOT LESS SAFE WITH THAT KIND OF RHETORIC, A FAR LESS SAFE. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THAT CAN TAKE THINGS AT FACE VALUE, WHICH THEY CAN BE REALLY DANGEROUS TO SAY. CERTAIN THINGS, YOU KNOW, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THAT PHRASES LIKE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WAR. >> ATTACKS ON CHILDREN. WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT MANIPULATION THAT THAT POTENTIALLY COULD SWAY SOME WANT TO THINK THAT THIS IS SOMETHING. >> YOU KNOW, LIFE OR DEATH. PEOPLE ALREADY ARE DYING. >> IF THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT HAVE DIED IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM. SO I'M SORRY IF THE WORDS OFFEND PEOPLE, I'M MORE OFFENDED BY OUR CHILDREN BEING AT RISK AND THE ADULTS DOING NOTHING TO STOP IT. >> SO I DID REACH OUT TOMORROW'S GREEN IN THIS RACE. THEY PROVIDED A STATEMENT SAYING CHILDREN DESERVE A LEADER WHO WILL UNITE NOT A LEADER WHO CONTINUALLY CALLS FOR POLITICAL VIOLENCE. SHAUN

Superintendent candidate says comments 'twisted' when she called for revolution

Michele Morrow speaks at a news conference on Oct. 18, 2024

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

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

Duke performs NC's first hand transplant

North Carolina sets record for first day of early voting

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Lenovo Center urges concert-goers to leave early due to State Fair traffic

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Boat motors stolen from UNC rowing team, thief caught on camera

Bundle up for Friday night football: Expect mid-30s to low 40s 

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Rocky Mount police have captured four teenagers who escaped from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount.


Fourth teen captured after nearly 20-hour search in Rocky Mount

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety identified the four juveniles who escaped as Quadarius H., Jayden W., Eric M., David B. (from left to right). The department did not provide their last names. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

People working in downtown Durham could soon pay less for parking.


Parking could become cheaper for employees in downtown Durham

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Fayetteville woman Hanna Lafko is creating a batch of goodie bags for students at several Western North Carolina schools who could use some sweet treats after a tough few weeks.

Fayetteville woman making 1,000+ goodie bags for western NC children hurting from Helene

Hanna Lafko creates goodie bags for Western NC students

Allowing political party leaders or other private citizens to have people removed from the list of registered voters would move North Carolina "away from a democratic form of government," a judge ruled in shooting down the Republican Party's request.

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

Voter turnout in Cary

Sky 5 on Friday flew over the aftermath of a large house fire in Holly Springs.


Holly Springs home badly damaged in fire

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Legal experts say it's unlikely that North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's defamation lawsuit against CNN will yield new information for voters before the Nov. 5 election. Some don't think it'll even reach a jury. Here's why. 

Robinson's CNN lawsuit has the ingredients for an explosive trial. Why lawyers don't think it'll come to that 

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A Wendell woman arrested Tuesday faces five counts of cruelty to animals.


Wendell woman charged with animal cruelty, dogs locked in van were covered in feces

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The Blue Devils (5-1, 1-1 ACC) are looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season, a 24-14 defeat against Georgia Tech.

Duke's Diaz: 5-1 Blue Devils 'control our destiny' entering home game vs. Florida State

Duke head coach Manny Diaz

Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Helene's recovery angels

An employee at the nursing home which was the center of a WRAL investigation last month was convicted of assaulting a resident.  

Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

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

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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

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

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend with our picks including the State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter and more! 

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

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

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  

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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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Tar Heel Traveler: State Fair photographer 

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

Barbers give haircuts and health care information to clients 

Durham considers cheaper parking for downtown employees 

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

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North Carolina Supreme Court revives town's challenge against CSX plant near water source

Health screenings take center stage in Cumberland County barber shops

Water leak partially closes Wake County Public Health Center on Sunnybrook Road

Lee County teacher missing for weeks after Helene flooding, family asks for help

US has new rule aimed at preventing infant deaths

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US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase

Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

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.

'Outer Banks' creator has new project set in Wilmington

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

Politifact

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'

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

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Team Trump bus tour makes stop in Raleigh

Tim Walz joins Bill Clinton for campaign event in Durham

Presidential campaigns ramp up focus on NC in final weeks of election

Eager voters expected to set record for early voting in North Carolina

Morrow makes comments about fighting after election

Education

'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'

Nash County Public Schools provides more resources to Spanish-speaking students as population grows

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

WRAL In Depth

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

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

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North Carolina Central men's basketball ready to return to action

UNC soccer captain Asha Means continues Carolina legacy started by her parents

Southeast Raleigh's Keysaun Eleazer sees a bright future in football and beyond

Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 9

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Brackets set for NCHSAA girls dual-team tennis state playoffs

The Huddle: Biggest games of Week 9, a look at the 2025 coaching cycle & potential realignment super conferences

Week 9 JV football scores from across North Carolina

Polk County closes out regular season with rivalry win at No. 17 Brevard

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

"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

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the growth of downtown Raleigh.

The ups and downs of developing downtown Raleigh

Some North Carolina voters have reported receiving absentee ballots with both envelopes already sealed, likely caused by moisture and humidity from Hurricane Helene and other rain events.

Multiple NC counties see absentee ballot issues

Multiple counties see absentee ballot issues

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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

5 steps to take if you're the victim of a data breach

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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

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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

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

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Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think

Raleigh aims to revitalize downtown with new entertainment venues, free parking

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

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Inspectors check 158 food vendors before start of NC State Fair

NC State Fair kicks off Thursday

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Go Ask Dad: A confession about going to the dentist

Top Amazon deals: Fleece throws & blankets starting at $9.59, Apple Devices Charging Station only $13.29 w/coupon, Hanes Women's Fleece Sweatpants only $5.96 (67% off)

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