TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1930, the cornerstone of Duke Chapel was laid. Duke University founder James Buchanan Duke wanted it to be the most prominent building on campus in order to influence students’ spiritual lives. Today, Duke Chapel remains the largest structure on the university’s West Campus and one of North Carolina’s most historic attractions.

We’ve got the state’s most haunted attractions in Top Stories today. Be sure to check them out as you firm up your Halloween plans.

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Trump Campaigns Across NC

Former President Donald Trump traveled across North Carolina Monday, stopping first in Swannanoa to view damage from Hurricane Helene and to thank those who are assisting with recovery efforts there.

The former president answered reporters' questions and criticized FEMA's response to the disaster. Addressing victims of Helene, he said: "I'm with you and the American people are with you, all the way."

Trump then traveled to Greenville to host a 3 p.m. rally in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum before making a final stop in Concord for a round table meeting with faith leaders. Trump's younger son Eric and Dr. Ben Carson also attended the meeting.

Tuesday, Trump will travel to Greensboro to host a 7 p.m. rally at Greensboro Coliseum.

Nonessential Travel Reinstated in WNC

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that NCDOT has lifted the essential-only travel ban in western North Carolina after reopening 789 of 1,200 roads previously closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene.

NCDOT is advising drivers to prepare for slowdowns and "obey all signs and barricades."

The road reopenings are coinciding with fall colors peaking in western North Carolina. This guide suggests popular viewing spots currently accessible to travelers in North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

Check the NCDOT Road Reopening dashboard for the latest conditions before you head out.

Explore NC's Haunted Attractions

From the Omni Grove Park Inn's Pink Lady in Asheville to a ship that washed ashore with no passengers near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, North Carolina offers plenty of haunted stories and locations to explore as Halloween nears.

Discover spirits along the Appalachian Trail, a haunted bridge in Greensboro—even the ghost of Blackbeard at Teach's Hole on Ocracoke Island.

If you're looking for seasonal thrills and chills, this list covers a wide range of "spooky woods" and "creepy corn mazes" across the state, as well as family-friendly attractions.

If you're interested in a more scientific approach to hauntings, find out how paranormal investigators collect ghostly evidence when the Ghost Guild of Raleigh hosts its annual Haunted Mordecai event in Raleigh this Saturday, Oct. 26.

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➤ Statewide: As of Monday morning, 1,030,957 early votes were accepted across North Carolina, with 938,869 cast in person. (See Data)

➤ Western NC: Emergency officials are concerned that due to a lack of running water, residents of Hurricane Helene-impacted counties may experience a surge of infections and diseases. (More)

➤ Durham: The nonprofit Animal Protection Society of Durham has waived all adoption fees for dogs through Oct. 31. (See Details)

➤ Maiden: Operation Helo is delivering campers, generators, pots, pans, dishes, sleeping bags, toilet paper, and other products to survivors of Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ Greensboro: The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission settled a lawsuit against Hooters of America that alleged the company's Greensboro location didn't rehire employees laid off during COVID because of their skin color. (See Details)

➤ Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson told reporters, "I can't play every position on the field," after the Panthers lost their fourth straight game by double-digit points. (More)

➤ High School volleyball state playoff brackets have been released by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Preliminary matchups begin today. (More)

➤ UNC's RJ Davis and Duke's Cooper Flagg were named to the AP preseason All-America men's basketball team on Monday. (More)

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➤ Dare County's dredging permits have been reinstated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, allowing Miss Katie's dredging operations to resume. (More)

➤ Mail carriers reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service through November 2026 that includes backdated pay raises and air-conditioned trucks. (More)

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➤ Scientists expect to see additional aurora borealis displays in our skies well into 2025 due to a "solar maximum cycle" of increasing sunspots and coronal mass ejections. (See Details)

➤ Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Gov. Roy Cooper called for each other's resignation, with Robinson citing Cooper's handling of Hurricane Helene and Cooper citing Robinson's lawsuit against CNN. (More)

➤ Chowhound named Asheville one of "12 U.S. Cities Every Beer Drinker Should Visit," noting it has one of the highest breweries per capita and praising its Hurricane Helene fundraiser efforts. (More)

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