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Helene victim scammed out of $40,000 while working desperately to find his still-missing wife

SANFORD, N.C. -- A financial setback for Hurricane Helene victim Rod Ashby. A scam has taken nearly $40,000 from him as he is desperately still searching for his wife, Kim.

Opinion: Helene tore apart our North Carolina town. But we are resilient – and we will vote.

Our tiny town of Bat Cave, N.C., was devastated by Hurricane Helene. But we will find a way to vote – for our neighbors, community and country.

No. 9 North Carolina hosts Elon to open season

BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 North Carolina starts the season at home against Elon. North Carolina went 29-8 overall with a 14-1 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Tar Heels averaged 81.9 points per game while allowing opponents to score 70.5 last season.

Republicans outpacing Democrats in North Carolina early voting, data shows

Republicans in North Carolina are leading Democrats in the state in early voting, a shift from last year's election cycle, according to new data from the state.

Election 2024: Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’; Trump speaks in North Carolina

Latest news and updates on the 2024 election. Follow the Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz campaigns in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia ahead of the presidential election next week.

Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding

Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.

Watch live: Trump gives closing remarks to North Carolina voters

Former President Trump returned to battleground North Carolina Saturday evening, after making a pit stop in Virginia earlier in the day. The former president will issue his closing arguments to voters in the Tar Heel State, criticizing the Biden-Harris ...

North Carolina's Omarion Hampton dismantles FSU football in 35-11 blowout loss | Takeaways

FSU football failed to stop North Carolina's Omarion Hampton, who single handedly outgained FSU in a 35-11 blowout, the Seminoles fifth straight loss.

Why have NC congressional districts changed for 2024?

If you look at your sample ballot for 2024, you might be among the many North Carolina voters who will notice that your congressional district has changed. Even if the

'Unless you've been through it, you can't understand': Helene recovery continues in NC

A month after Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented flooding to western North Carolina, people share how they're coping, grieving and re-building.

‘A more competitive crouch’: Harris makes a final play for the Sun Belt

“She definitely is in a more competitive crouch than Biden was,” said Brian Robinson, a GOP strategist in Georgia. “The numbers for Biden in Georgia were atrocious. I mean, there were some, like the New York Times polling back in the summer or spring, it had Trump up more than 10 points — you never see that in Georgia.”

N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey

Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters each rushed for two touchdowns, and quarterback CJ Bailey added three more while being nearly perfect through the air as North Carolina State crushed Stanford 59-28.

Harris and Trump make final push in southern swing states of Georgia and North Carolina

Polling staff in the swing state of Wisconsin - where both Harris and Trump have been campaigning - report seeing "way more" early voters.

What channel is the North Carolina vs. Florida State game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Nov. 2 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Florida State Seminoles Week 10 college football matchup.

Election 2024 live updates: Trump hits North Carolina; Harris rallies in Georgia

Early in-person voting in North Carolina, has broken the previous record set four years ago, with nearly 3.8 million ballots cast as of Friday afternoon. More than 3.6 million voters cast ballots during early voting in 2020. In addition, total turnout in ...

Harris, Trump 'leave nothing on the field' in final weekend before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump, their running mates and top surrogates crisscross the campaign trail on the last weekend before Election Day 2024

Harris campaign to hold livestream show from every swing state Monday night

Vice President Harris’s campaign will hold a national livestream show that features events from the seven battleground states on Monday night, a senior campaign official announced on Saturday. To mark the night before Election Day,

North Carolina voters turning out early in record numbers; a million voters expected on Election Day

As of Friday, more than 4 million, or 51%, of North Carolina's registered voters had already cast ballots by mail or in-person during the early voting period, which ends Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

Students at Black US colleges wield political power ahead of Election Day

Dressed in her school's signature blue and gold colors, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Nia Heaston strolled around campus, marveling at the buzz during its 98th homecoming weekend in late October.

NC advocates call for release of hundreds of inmates after Helene-related transfers

Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, including several prisons, causing inmates to be transferred to other facilities.

The Biggest Question in North Carolina: Can Democrats Win?

Republicans have been quick to temper Democratic optimism in a state where rural areas, and maybe just enough suburbs and exurbs, remain reliably red.

FBI at home of pastor linked to Mica Miller investigation

FBI spokesperson Kevin Wheeler confirmed they are doing an authorized search at the home of John-Paul Miller on Coldwater Circle in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. John-Paul Miller is the pastor of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach.

No. 1 Duke defeats No. 8 North Carolina in women’s soccer top 10 ACC rivalry

No. 1 Duke outscores North Carolina 3-2 and claims a top 10 ACC rivalry win to close out the women's soccer regular season.

How many people are still missing in western North Carolina one month after Hurricane Helene?

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211, where people could report an unaccounted person. However, that registry has since been closed.

Why Trump Has a More Plausible Path to the Presidency, in 19 Maps

What has remained a constant all along is this: Pennsylvania and Georgia are the two most pivotal states in the campaign. If Mr. Trump is able to carry Pennsylvania or Ms. Harris prevails in Georgia, either would have a decisive advantage in winning the election.

When will construction end on Market Street? Here's an updated timeline.

As of April, construction along Market Street in Ogden was expected to complete this fall, though this deadline has since extended. Now, the NCDOT anticipates construction to complete by spring 2025. Prior Coverage: Here's an updated timeline for the Market Street median project | MyReporter

‘Scandal’ Cast to Reunite for Live Reading Benefitting North Carolina Hurricane Victims (Exclusive)

Bellamy Young, who was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, spearheaded the fundraiser, which will see Shonda Rhimes join Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn and nearly a dozen more castmembers.

Election 2024: Your guide to statewide races in North Carolina

There are several high-stakes races for statewide positions in North Carolina. Learn more about the candidates.

FEMA to provide temporary housing for Western NC after congressman makes request

Congressman Edwards called on the agency to provide temporary shelter for Western North Carolina residents in a timely manner as the cold weather is slowly approaching.

Governor Cooper travels to Grandfather Mountain to support tourism in western NC

Gov. Cooper was joined by native North Carolina country musician Eric Church to assess damaged areas and speak with people impacted in Banner Elk.

Federal, state courts rule against Republicans in North Carolina elections cases

Republicans sued to remove approximately 225,000 voters from North Carolina's rolls and to block some overseas voters from casting ballots.

North Carolina vs. Florida State prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 10 picks

The North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4) and the Florida State Seminoles (1-7) square off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in a clash of ACC foes. The game

Duke vs. North Carolina: Score, live updates the top-10 women's soccer rivalry

North Carolina hosts top-ranked, longtime rival Duke on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch, series history, and a preview of what to expect.

US Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in tight contest in Georgia, North Carolina

With only a few days remaining until the United States elections, an impressive 61.0 million Americans have already participated by casting their votes for the November election.

‘It doesn’t want to be torn down’: An unsettling look into the old Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital in Greensboro

In this case, it’s an old storage building that refuses to let go of its past. Want to read more ghost stories based in North Carolina? Check out FOX8’s Hauntings in the Piedmont Tucked away between the intersections of Burlington Road, Huffine Mill ...

Helene damage in western North Carolina leading to increased wildfire risk

Powerful winds from Helene knocked down large swaths of trees in North Carolina, creating an environment susceptible to wildfires.

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