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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 live: Polls open, more than 1 million NC voters expected to cast ballots Tuesday

Election Day update from NC officials

John Chavis Community Center in Raleigh

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

'CONDEMNED' sign on the door of 109 Old Fox Trail in Durham

Democrat Stein takes lead into Tuesday as GOP's Robinson hopes for upset in race for NC governor

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

WakeMed nurse accused of stealing fentanyl on the job

A WakeMed nurse, Kellianne McGuire, faces serious felony charges after allegedly stealing 2500 mL of fentanyl from an IV bag, leveraging her position within the hospital.

NC's congressional delegation expected to shift to the right

Congress 1st Davis Buckhout

Election Day forecast: Temps climb to 80 degrees for a warm day at the polls

Forecast for Election Day 2024

What we'll know and when we'll know it: A guide to election night

Presidential race unlikely to be called tonight. Here's why

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A homeschooler and a career public school system administrator are facing off in a race that's drawn national attention.

Morrow vs. Green: NC voters to choose a new education leader Tuesday

Maurice Green, Michele Morrow

Sky 5 captured images of a state trooper cruiser with apparent front-end and rear windshield damage at the scene.

Suspect strikes highway patrol cruiser and flees after leading troopers on multi-county chase

Large law enforcement activity in Person County

North Carolina's constitution already bans non-citizens from voting. A proposed new constitutional amendment would keep that the case, using slightly different words. Supporters say it's necessary to send a message.

Citizen-only voting amendment on the ballot for NC voters

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A WRAL News Poll released last week found the race between them was too close to call -- with Jackson only slightly ahead of Bishop, and 14% of voters still undecided. 

Jeff Jackson, Dan Bishop face off to replace Stein as attorney general

Meet the candidates for North Carolina attorney general 

Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon south of Jamaica. Rafael is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by Tuesday evening when it passes near or over the Cayman Islands.

Tropical Storm Rafael likely to strengthen to hurricane Tuesday 

Latest path for Tropical Storm Rafael 

If Democrats pick up just one seat in either the state Senate or state House of Representatives this week, they'll break the GOP's supermajority and can then halt or force compromises on Republican-authored legislation.

Democrats hope to break GOP supermajority in North Carolina General Assembly

NC. Rep Tricia Cotham switching parties, giving GOP super majority

Seven seats on North Carolina's Council of State are open because the incumbents were defeated in a primary election, decided not to seek reelection or can't seek another term under state law.

New faces expected for most of North Carolina's executive-branch seats. Races to watch.

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North Carolina has seen more than 4.5 million people cast their ballots as of Monday, with state leaders reporting few instances of voter intimidation or harassment.

'It's a crime': Officials warn against voter intimidation at the polls

The NC Attorney General's Office and 5 On Your Side want you to steer clear of scams this Election Day. Like any big holiday or event, scammers may use Election Day to prey on people. 

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Duke Energy tells 5 On Your Side that later this year, they will ask the North Carolina Utilities Commission to let them issue storm bonds for Hurricane Helene and other storm related costs from 2020 to 2024.

Duke Energy bills likely to go up to pay for Helene recovery

The Troubling Quiet of North Carolinaâs Cell Service Outages

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Four years ago, it took days for news organizations to project Joe Biden as the winner of the election.

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

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

Decision 2024

Republican state lawmakers redrew the district's lines in 2023, creating three overwhelmingly Democratic seats and 10 safe GOP seats along with one toss-up district.

Abortion and rising Democratic enthusiasm boost Harris, while the economy and the cost of living lift Trump ahead of an uncertain election.

 Final NBC News poll: Harris-Trump race is neck and neck, with significant gender gap

High-Stakes Debate for Harris and Trump Is Hours Away

Five elections could mean some new board members, but they may not lead to a switch from the board's Democratic lean to Republican one.

Wake voters are choosing five school board seats Tuesday

Wake County Board of Education

The North Carolina State Board of Elections shared some tips for voters for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

10 tips for Election Day from the NC Board of Elections

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The results of our WRAL News poll show Attorney General Josh Stein has a double digit lead. It shows 52% of voters are backing him while only 37% support Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.10% are still undecided.

Race for NC governor: Josh Stein has double-digit lead over Mark Robinson, poll shows

Race for NC schools superintendent remains tight  

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

Election 2024: How did we get here? 

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

WakeMed nurse accused of stealing fentanyl from an IV bag

Man shot while Rocky Mount police execute search warrant

Person shot while Rocky Mount police execute search warrant

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State Board of Elections to conduct post-election audit Wednesday

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Homicide investigation underway after deadly shooting in Wilson

NC Supreme Court election: Democratic incumbent Riggs faces Republican challenger Griffin

Ask the Meteorologist: Is there any sign of a significant cool-down, wetter pattern?

America reaches Election Day and a stark choice between Trump and Harris

Nation/World

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power site

Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president's agenda

Dive into the magic of the holiday season in the Triangle area with a plethora of festive activities to enjoy. Embrace the spirit of the season and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.


Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

Watch the tree lighting ceremony at Cary's Fenton as part of the 'Light the Square' event

Weekend best bets: NC Comicon, BBQ and holiday events

Outdoor holiday market

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

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 

Five state parks reopen in western NC, including Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman

Lake Norman

Foodie News: BBQ lovers rejoice + a new outlook in North Hills

Big Mike's BBQ at View Bar

85+ events in NC to enjoy this November

Out & About

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Politifact

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

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Trump speaking in Raleigh at 10 a.m., Harris campaign also in NC Monday

Last-day push before Election Day: Trump speaks at rally in Raleigh, Harris campaign stops in NC

The biggest question in North Carolina: Can Democrats win?

Harris and Trump campaigns focus on Sunbelt states, NC in final days before election

NC leaders will elect new leader of public schools Tuesday

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Man shot overnight at Shaw University homecoming celebration

Man shot at Shaw University homecoming celebration after argument in parking lot, university says

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

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

WRAL In Depth

Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

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

UNC's Cadeau put in the work on his 3-point shot. In first game, it showed.

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Freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel help No. 7 Duke roll past Maine in opener

Pack opens season by sprinting past Spartans, 97-66

Davis scores 24, helps rally No. 9 North Carolina past Elon

No. 11 Duke women roll 89-36 in season-opening win over Radford

Football playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

HighSchoolOT

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Nominate players & coaches for HSOT Honors fall sports awards

Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: East Lincoln and Ragsdale join new-look top 25

Statewide Football Rankings: West Forsyth, Northeastern return to the HSOT Top 25

Durham County commissioners met Monday for the first time since announcing the elimination of Bull City United.

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

On Monday, we could learn what's next after the end of Bull City United, an anti-violence program in Durham.

Questions mount after Durham County terminates Bull City United anti-violence program

Bull City United 

A house in a desirable neighborhood is now filled with critters and falling to pieces. Fed-up neighbors say it's been a decade and the city still hasn't done anything about it.

Filled with critters and abandoned for a decade: WRAL investigates who's responsible when a home becomes a health hazard

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.

WRAL News Poll shows how much trust NC voters have in elections

Voters fill out their ballots during the early voting period.

Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled thousands of North Carolina homes as "low risk," leaving residents blindsided when Hurricane Helene flooded their communities. One survivor's story reveals why accurate flood risk data is more urgent than ever.


Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury

WRAL reporter Liz McLaughlin stands with homeowner Melinda Williams where her home once stood in Banner Elk, before floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed it

About 4,009,194 North Carolinians -- 51.2% of the state's 7.7 million registered voters -- had cast ballots as of Friday afternoon. 

Demographics show shift in who is voting early in NC

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College ID is valid for voting

5 On Your Side: Updating home fire detection

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Chilango, Hardee's & Another Broken Egg

Biggest health information hack in US history impacts 100 million people

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Person killed in shooting on Sunshine Drive in Rocky Mount

Durham County ends Bull City United program

Bull City United discontinued: Durham County leaders terminate anti-violence program

Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

Investigations

Q&A: How to foster workplace respect during election season

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

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US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension

Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strike

Why there's hope for NC factory towns laid low by the 'China Shock'

Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

Business

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The importance of intergenerational community

Family

Four things to know if your child is a picky eater

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

Go Ask Dad: Bobbing for joy

Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

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New Swagbucks Swago game Nov. 4-11

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Rewards members score a free smoothie every day with food purchase Nov. 4-10

Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

Walmart announces THREE Black Friday Deals Events starting Nov. 11: See a sneak peek of the deals

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