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Western North Carolina reopens, though still with many struggles | North Carolina
SUMMARY: Over 4,000 customers in two North Carolina counties were without power following Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage and 95 fatalities in the state. U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced that western North Carolina is open for business, stating that the “do not travel” advisory has ended and over 200 wastewater treatment centers are operational. Approximately 3,600 soldiers and responders are assisting with recovery efforts, with FEMA providing over $114 million in aid. Notably, road closures have reduced to 493, affecting mainly two interstates and secondary roads. A disaster relief package is set to be discussed in Congress in November.
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Kinlaw's Supermarket catches fire
SUMMARY: Breaking news from Fayetteville: the Kenlaw supermarket on Sapona Road caught fire last night. Video footage from the WR breaking news tracker, taken shortly before midnight, shows flames shooting from the building as firefighting crews battled the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Firefighters responded to a fire at a supermarket in Fayetteville on Saturday night.
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Helene: Hard-hit 13 mountain counties turning out early to vote | North Carolina
SUMMARY: Only one of 13 counties in the North Carolina mountains, impacted by Hurricane Helene, has not accepted at least 10% of registered voters’ ballots during the first three days of early voting. As of Saturday, over 69,000 voters, or 11.5%, had cast ballots, despite severe weather challenges, including 493 road closures. Lawmakers expanded emergency measures to 25 counties for recovery efforts, with absentee ballots mailed and in-person voting continuing. Political candidates, including Trump and Harris, are actively campaigning in the state, making its electoral significance critical. Overall, early voting turnout is encouraging, suggesting voter engagement amid the crisis.
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In early returns, Republicans voting often | North Carolina
SUMMARY: In North Carolina, early voting shows strong Republican participation, with the GOP accounting for 34.09% of over 778,000 ballots cast in the first two days. Democrats lead slightly at 35.05%, while unaffiliated voters make up 30.4%. Historical trends indicate Democrats typically vote early more than Republicans. Early in-person voting was introduced in 2001, with changes to absentee ballot eligibility made in 1999. Republican leaders, including U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, emphasize the importance of early voting through campaigns and events, aiming to mobilize voters in a key state for the upcoming elections.
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