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NC leaders approve flexibility for voters in Helene counties

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-07 13:23:15


SUMMARY: The deadline to register to vote is Friday, yet concerns are rising in Western North Carolina about accessibility due to recent severe damage. The State Board of Elections voted to allow more flexibility in conducting elections in 13 counties heavily impacted by the disaster. This includes using temporary voting sites and permitting bipartisan teams to assist voters in disaster shelters with absentee ballots. Voters can return ballots in person on Election Day at any precinct and displaced individuals can submit ballots in other counties. A briefing will follow on the status of voting sites and preparations for upcoming elections.

The North Carolina Board of Elections voted unanimously to give the hardest-hit counties more flexibility in how they conduct the elections.

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Ahead of the holidays, CDC issues warning about uptick in viruses spreading

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-11-15 19:04:33


SUMMARY: The CDC warns of increased virus spread in the coming months and promotes a new vaccine that protects against COVID, RSV, and influenza. Grandmother Helen McGee, who recently received a flu shot, plans to limit her interactions during the holidays to keep her and her 9.5-month-old granddaughter safe. There has been a 20% rise in measles cases globally, with North Carolina reporting its first case since 2018 and over 525 cases of whooping cough since November 2nd. Pediatricians note a rise in walking pneumonia cases, advising precautions for a safe holiday season.

Sounds like you hear hear every year. What’s different? The CDC wants you to know that for the first time, there is one shot to …

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Counties fail to complete canvass; judicial race remains undecided | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 18:15:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that counties failing to meet the Friday 5 p.m. deadline for results would face no penalties. In a closely watched Supreme Court race, Republican Jefferson Griffin led incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs by 2,753 votes, with 13 counties still unofficial, including Wake County. Nineteen out of 100 counties hadn’t reported results by the deadline. Meanwhile, Republicans maintained a 71-49 majority in the House, with official victories for incumbents Tricia Cotham and Bryan Cohn. Riggs and other candidates may request recounts if the margins are within specific thresholds by Tuesday.

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Wake County counts 3 ballots of voters who died before Election Day

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-11-15 17:17:42


SUMMARY: During a board meeting, Steve Amber highlighted that out of 70 challenges, 45 involved deceased voters. Despite some ballots being allowed, three votes were counted because they were legally cast during early voting before the voters died. The daughter of a deceased veteran emphasized her father’s pride in voting and urged the board not to invalidate his last act. Member Greg Flynn supported counting those votes, arguing that the law must accommodate legitimate cases. However, the board ultimately decided against counting 42 votes, citing legal requirements, while discussing concerns about potential legal repercussions and future legislative changes.

Following the law isn’t a clear-cut process in such cases. Proponents want the State Legislature to take up the issue.

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