Elections
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Some North Carolina cities are offering free transportation to Election Day polling places
Election Day transportation, college basketball tips off, and going deep on Cherokee history. Here are 3 things happening in NC this week.
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That viral ‘Jonestown’ guy at the Trump rally? He’s from Charlotte
A Charlotte man flipped the script on Fox News. Plus: Adorable otter pups!
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Jennifer Balkcom’s AI ‘drag queen barn dance’ ad stirs local controversy
The misleading AI ad from Jennifer Balkcom has been widely condemned for its message, which suggests that associating with LGBTQ people is “an abomination.”
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Opinion: NC’s last-minute voting change threatens thousands of mail ballots, but they can be fixed
The statewide rate is 5.8%, but it is much higher – 7.5% – for ballots processed in the 21 counties where Black and other voters of color comprise a third or more of the registered voters.
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Cost of living, healthcare top concerns for voters in race between Jamie Ager and Jennifer Balkcom
The battle for Congress in western North Carolina will help determine control of Congress in January. Here’s what one nonpartisan group canvassing voters across the region found are voters’ top priorities.
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AI-backed super PAC supports Laurie Buckhout in key NC race
AI is one of the core issues on voters’ minds this year. One organization hoping to put guardrails on AI development wants voters to know a super PAC funded by tech leaders has supported Republican Laurie Buckhout.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina restaurants lauded in new Michelin Guide
North Carolina restaurants show out in a new Michelin Guide to the American South. Plus, early voting surges and a big jobs announcement.
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At Greenville rally, Trump threatens to withhold money for veterans exposed to toxic water if Republicans lose
In Greenville, President Donald Trump tied support for victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune to Republicans winning the midterm elections. Democrats and veterans groups condemned Trump’s remarks.
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With GOP struggling, Trump makes last-ditch push in North Carolina
With Republican candidates struggling, Trump said he planned to come back to North Carolina again ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
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Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the tax amendments on your ballot, NC
The constitutional amendments on North Carolinians’ ballot on November 3 promise to lower taxes. They are really about a tax break for the wealthy — not for you, the author writes.
