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Trump, Harris in dead heat for North Carolina with a week left to Election Day

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4 months ago

October 29, 2024

www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-29 12:39:06

SUMMARY: One week before the general election, a recent poll shows a tied presidential race in North Carolina between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, each at 47%. The electorate is deeply divided across demographics; men favor Trump by six points, while women support Harris by seven, resulting in a 13-point gender gap. Trump leads among white voters (62%-33%), whereas black voters prefer Harris (82%-13%). Geographic divisions also exist, with Harris dominating urban areas and Trump excelling in rural regions. Both candidates are focusing on mobilizing their supporters to vote, as early voting records have already been set.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a dead heat in North Carolina with just a week to go until Election Day, according to a new WRAL News Poll released Tuesday. The results come one day before both major-party presidential candidates are scheduled to be in this key battleground state for a final get-out-the-vote push.

Harris, the Democratic nominee, and Trump, the Republican, were tied at 47% among likely voters. Another 2% said they planned to vote for one of the third-party candidates on the ballot this year. The remaining 4% were undecided. Trump had trailed Harris by 3 percentage points, still a statistical tie, in a WRAL News Poll released in September. Both the September Poll and the new survey released Tuesday were conducted by SurveyUSA in partnership with WRAL.

North Carolina is one of only six or seven states that are considered competitive in this year’s presidential election; Trump won the state in 2016 and 2020, including by just 1.5% of the vote in 2020.

Harris will be in Raleigh on Wednesday and Trump will be in Rocky Mount as the candidates seek to break that apparent tie in pursuit of the state’s 16 electoral votes, which are seen as critical to winning the White House.

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Man shot dead by Vance County deputy

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28 minutes ago

February 22, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-02-22 20:11:37

SUMMARY: A man was fatally shot by a Vance County Deputy near the intersection of West Young Street and Parham Street. The incident occurred after the man was pulled over while driving his pregnant girlfriend to the hospital due to her high-risk pregnancy. According to her, when the deputy discovered a warrant for the man’s arrest, he attempted to flee. The situation escalated, and he allegedly tried to spray the deputy with mace. The girlfriend expressed her concern for their safety and criticized the police response. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office has not released the suspect’s identity or further details.

The man’s girlfriend told WRAL News he was on the way to the hospital to for pain caused by a high-risk pregnancy.

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Gov. Stein requests $19B in federal funding toward Helene disaster relief

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23 hours ago

February 21, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-02-21 21:16:11

SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen devastated Western North Carolina five months ago, causing over 100 deaths and $60 billion in damage. Recovery efforts continue under Governor Josh Stein, who recently requested $19 billion in federal aid, including funds for economic relief, housing repairs, infrastructure restoration, and disaster prevention. Local groups like the Appalachian Rebuild Project are actively addressing needs. The funds would support businesses, workers, and communities still reeling from the hurricane’s impact. Concerns about future funding cuts and the area’s historical neglect add urgency to the recovery. Stein’s request follows an earlier appeal for $1.1 billion in state funding.

Gov. Josh Stein is seeking $19 billion in federal funding toward Hurricane Helene recovery. Following a meeting with North Carolina’s US Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, his office announced the request, providing a 48-page breakdown of how the money would be spent.

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Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump’s cost-cutting efforts

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1 day ago

February 21, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-02-21 08:54:05

SUMMARY: Elon Musk appeared at a conservative conference outside Washington, brandishing a chainsaw to symbolize his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government. He touted his role in government efficiency, particularly with cuts at the IRS, which has laid off 6,000 workers. Although officials claim tax return processing is unaffected, concerns about delays remain. Musk proposed a $5,000 taxpayer dividend funded by the cuts and claimed support from President Biden. He also faced accusations of ties to Russia, amid tensions over Ukraine and Trump’s strained relations with President Zelensky. Musk dismissed these claims and continued advocating for budget cuts.

Billionaire Elon Musk appeared at a conservative gathering outside Washington waving a chainsaw in the air, showing openness to auditing the Federal Reserve and accusing Democrats of “treason.”

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