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The Enterprise

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Nash incumbent Stone reigns supreme in race for sheriff

Republican Sheriff Keith Stone won reelection in Nash County, defeating Democrat David Brake with 22,533 votes to secure another four-year term.

Nash County, NC · 2d

jocoreport.com

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Raleigh Market At State Fairgrounds Reopens Saturday

RALEIGH — After a monthlong break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Market will reopen Saturday, Nov. 7. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held. The Raleigh Market is one of...

Raleigh, NC · 1d
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WRAL News

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Durham County Animal Shelter responds to photos showing deplorable conditions

The Animal Protection Society of Durham has responded to pictures posted on social media showing the shelter in deplorable condition and alleging poor care. The shelter confirmed with WRAL News that the pictures do not reflect what it looks like now following months of changes. WRAL News is not sharing those photos due to their graphic nature.

Durham County, NC · 1d
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The Ledger News

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Newman will hold out for final count in razor thin sheriff race

In the unofficial Granville County Sheriff election results, incumbent Sheriff Robert Fountain scraped ahead of challenger Ed Newman, with a margin of 176 votes.

Granville County, NC · 2d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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From campaign trail to the courthouse: Blount defeats longtime incumbent

After a closely watched race for one of the county's more important judicial administrative positions, Nancy Blount has been elected Nash County Clerk of Superior Court. Blount defeated incumbent Linda Thorne with 21,573 votes, or 53.24 percent of the vote, compared with Thorne's 18,950 votes, or 46.76 percent, according to unofficial vote tallies. The result marks a transition in leadership for an office that serves as the public's primary point of contact with the court system. The Clerk of Superior Court's office oversees a wide range of responsibilities, including court records, estate proceedings, guardianships, special proceedings, jury administration and numerous other functions that support both District and Superior Court operations. For many residents, the clerk's office becomes part of their lives during significant moments, whether settling the affairs of a loved one, serving on a jury or navigating a legal matter. With the election behind her, Blount now turns her attention to preparing for the transition into office and the responsibilities that come with it. Supporters say Blount's campaign resonated with voters who were looking for both experience and a commitment to responsive public service. Throughout the campaign, she emphasized the importance of accountability, accessibility and maintaining public confidence in

Nash County, NC · 2d

The Enterprise

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Pittman wins reelection to NC House

Dante Pittman won reelection to North Carolina House District 24, defeating Republican Blake Boykin 18,017 votes to 12,910.

Nash County, NC · 2d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Parker wins contested commissioner race

DeLeon “Dee” Parker says he is ready to get to work after voters elected him to represent District 5 on the Nash County Board of Commissioners, succeeding longtime Commissioner J. Wayne Outlaw, who opted not to run for reelection. According to unofficial elections results, Parker, a Republican, defeated Democrat Erica Mitchell by a margin of 3,838 votes (60.54%) to 2,502 votes (39.46%), prevailing in the county’s only contested commissioner race. For Parker, the victory represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. “It’s a tremendous honor to follow Wayne,” Parker said shortly after elections results were announced. “He’s been such a solid presence for Nash County and representing our district over the years. He leaves a very strong legacy of leadership, and it’s an honor to follow in those footsteps.” Outlaw’s retirement closes a chapter that began in December 2008. For nearly two decades, he became a familiar voice on issues ranging from county growth and economic development to budgeting and public services. During the campaign, Outlaw publicly endorsed Parker, a move that connected the first-time candidate to one of the board’s longer-serving members. While Parker has never held elected office, he is no stranger to county government. Since 2016, he

Nash County, NC · 3d

triangletribune.com

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52 Weeks of Black Brilliance - Week 45

RALEIGH – State and local officials gathered last week in Raleigh to celebrate the renaming of a local post office after a civil rights leader, and a member of the only all-Black female World War II unit. Millie Dunn Veasey was a staff sergeant with the 6888th Central Postal...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Democrats flip NC House as WNC helps break GOP control

ASHEVILLE - The red wall finally cracked in Raleigh. Western North Carolina helped bring it down. Democrats seized control of the North Carolina House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, ending 16 years of Republican dominance and dramatically altering the balance of power in state government. "The voters of North Carolina made their voices heard loudly and clearly. They want balance. They want common sense in their government," Gov. Josh Stein said during a Nov. 4 press conference in Raleigh. Unofficial results showed Democrats winning 71 of the chamber's 120 seats, a stunning reversal from the 71-49 Republican advantage heading into the election. Democrats also made substantial gains in the Senate, where Republicans appeared poised to retain a narrow 26-24 majority, although several races remained close enough for recounts. For Democratic Gov. Stein, who spent his first two years in office battling a Republican-controlled legislature, the results represented a political transformation. Characterizing the results as a demand for cooperation on affordability, public education, public safety and recovery from Tropical Storm Helene , Stein expressed optimism about working with incoming House Speaker Robert Reives, who is expected to replace Republican Destin Hall. Stein acknowledged that even he had underestimated the scale

North Carolina · 1d

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Raleigh Council Cuts Speed Limits to 25 MPH on Eight Neighborhood Streets

Eight Raleigh streets are getting a lower speed limit after City Council voted Wednesday to cut the posted limit from 35 mph to 25 mph. The streets involved are Fieldcross Court, Kilpeck Lane, Kincross Court, Pineton Court, Walnut Ridge Court, Yates Mill Trail, Cumberland Pond Road and Bogle Branch Court, all located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

The Enterprise

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Wilkins vows to ‘serve every resident’ after winning House District 25 race

Democrat Lorenza M. Wilkins won the N.C. House District 25 race with 52.67% of the vote, defeating two-term Republican incumbent Allen Chesser.

Nash County, NC · 2d

lifeonpawsandwheels.com

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📻🐾 WPTF AM Radio Building in Cary, NC – Historic Art Deco Landmark That Inspired Stranger Things!

Simba and I visited the historic WPTF AM Radio Building in Cary, North Carolina, an incredible Art Deco-style radio transmitter station that helped inspire the fictional WSQK radio station in Netflix's Stranger Things! With its rounded corners, streamlined windows, vintage lettering, and towering broadcast antennas, this unusual building looks like something straight out of another era.

Cary, NC · 17h

Axios Raleigh

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From oysters to smashing pumpkins, what's happening this weekend

It's peak fall foliage this weekend in the Triangle, so there's no better time to get out and about. Here are the top things happening this weekend: 🦪 Celebrate the North Carolina coast with Rawleigh Oyster Fest at Raleigh Iron Works on Saturday. 🖼️ Check out the Durham Fringe Festival all weekend, a celebration of experimental art throughout downtown Durham. 🎸 Listen to music and eat well at BBQ Blues & Brews in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday. 🎭 Watch Tom Stoppard's famous play " Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead " at Raleigh Little Theatre. 🍜 Explore Chinese cuisines at Downtown Cary's Taste of China Festival on Saturday. 🕯️ Attend the 11th annual Death Faire at The Plant in Pittsboro on Saturday. 🎃 Make a mess on Saturday and Sunday at Steel String's Pumpkin Smash Party . 🎨 Support artists at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh on Saturday. 🥕 Honor the humble root vegetable at the Carrboro Farmers' Market's Root Fest on Saturday.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

rantnc.com

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Barringer declares victory in apparent NC-13 upset

With more than percent of precincts reporting, Democrat and Lee County native Paul Barringer declared victory Tuesday night over Republican Congressional Representative Bradd Knott. If the lead holds, Barringer would become the next representative from North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District – and likely the first member of Congress from Lee...

Lee County, NC · 2d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Democratic challenger defeats one-term DA in a landslide victory

An overwhelming majority of voters in Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties cast ballots to replace first-term incumbent District Attorney Jeff Marsigli with Democratic challenger Rena Spellman. Four years ago, Marsigli, a Republican, defeated longtime incumbent Democrat Robert Evans by 79 votes in a hard-hitting contest, but unofficial results on Tuesday showed that this year’s contest between Marsigli and Spellman was a big win for the Democrat. Spellman in the three counties in the 8th District combined received 49,878 votes (slightly more than 57.2%) to Marsigli’s 37,271 (nearly 42.8%), according to unofficial vote tallies. That is a 12,607-vote difference. Spellman was victorious in all three counties, with her most narrow win coming in Nash County where she received 21,697 votes (slightly more than 53.5%) to Marsigli’s 18,824 votes (nearly 46.5%). In Wilson County, Spellman received 16,112 votes (nearly 56%) to Marsigli’s 12,689 votes (slightly more than 44%). And in long-historically pro-Democratic Edgecombe County, Spellman received 12,069 votes (67.7%) to Marsigli’s 5,758 votes (32.3%). All vote tallies are unofficial until canvassing. Neither Spellman nor Marsigli could be reached for comment. However, in phone interviews last month with both candidates, the topic of discussion centered around experience. Marsigli said that he likes Spellman,

Edgecombe County, NC · 2d

WRAL News

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Cary staff disguised weekly dance rehearsals as yoga sessions, according to email calendars

Select Cary town staff held weekly, secret dance rehearsals, sometimes labeling them as yoga workouts, in the months leading up to a performance at a 2024 town retreat, according to email calendars obtained by WRAL through public records requests. The performance was featured in an internal video from the Town...

Cary, NC · 1d

The Ledger News

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Republicans sweep county commissioner races in Granville

Election night was a triumph for Granville County Republicans in county commissioner contests.

Granville County, NC · 2d

WRAL News

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Water main break closes section of Glen Eden Drive in Raleigh

A section of Glen Eden Drive is blocked in Raleigh near Tyson Street and Ridge Road on Thursday morning due to damage from a water main break. Video from the WRAL Breaking News Tracker shows several cones in the road and visible damage to the street. No remaining water was...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

The Ledger News

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Fountain thanks voters for victory

Incumbent Sheriff Robert D. Fountain Jr. in a social media post has thanked voters for their support in reelecting him as sheriff of Granville County.

Granville County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Durham voters face a crowded ballot, even as county offices go unchallenged

Durham County voters cast ballots in record numbers this election, even though there weren’t many local candidates on the ballot. Voters saw no challengers in the election for sheriff, district attorney or clerk of Superior Court. But those were only a few of the races on a ballot packed with federal, state and judicial contests, along with three proposed state constitutional amendments. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, the Durham County Board of Elections said over 23,700 voters cast ballots on Election Day with polls closing at 7:30 p.m. During the early voting period, Durham County surpassed 100,000 voters, the largest early-voting turnout for a midterm election in the county’s history. There are about 250,000 eligible voters in the county. The big picture The countywide officers on the ballot Tuesday were effectively elected in the March primary, when Democratic candidates won. Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, District Attorney Satana Deberry and Clerk of Superior Court Aminah Thompson were all on the ballot unopposed. For the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, two people were on the ballot for two open seats: David Harris and Mark Waller. But Durham County voters were also choosing between candidates in the U.S. Senate race, the 4th Congressional

Durham County, NC · 3d