THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1918, American evangelist Billy Graham was born in Charlotte. Graham’s large-scale preaching crusades and friendships with numerous U.S. presidents brought him international prominence.

President-elect Donald Trump attended Graham’s 95th birthday in 2013 and spoke regularly of his admiration for Graham during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Speaking of campaigns, North Carolinians played an important role in ending Trump’s 2024 campaign with a decisive victory early Wednesday morning. Learn more in Top Stories.

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Today's sponsor is Arthrozene offering health advice to help with joint pain.

Election Day Recap

North Carolina Republican voters helped secure a decisive win for President-elect Donald Trump early Wednesday morning after casting ballots in greater numbers than they did four years ago—especially in hurricane-ravaged sections of the state.

Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein handily won the gubernatorial race over Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and vowed “to work across party lines to do what’s best for North Carolina.”

North Carolina voters flipped three U.S. House seats from Democratic to Republican. In the North Carolina House, multiple seats flipped parties, but the losses offset the gains and Democrats appeared to have broken the Republican’s veto-proof supermajority.

Republican Jefferson Griffin currently maintains a razor-thin lead over Democrat Allison Griggs in the race for the N.C. Supreme Court 6 seat. Check the latest vote count here.

Review all North Carolina race returns here. Some are not yet finalized.

Voting Hours Extended at 2 NC Precincts

The N.C. Board of Elections extended voting hours Tuesday by 30 minutes at a Burke County polling station due to a laptop issue, and at a Wilson County polling station due to staff shortcomings and faulty printers.

Four of 10 people at the Wilson County precinct hoping to vote during this time returned later once corrections had been made. All votes cast after 7:30 p.m. at the two affected precincts were considered provisional votes, per state law.

The NCBOE didn't publish results in Burke or Wilson counties until voting ended at both impacted precincts.

I-40 and Blue Ridge Parkway Reopening News

NCDOT announced that westbound I-40 lanes on the North Carolina-Tennessee border could reopen by New Year’s Day.

Contractors are expected to complete a stabilization project that will secure the westbound lanes and provide enough space for vehicles to travel at 40 mph on one lane in each direction over a 9-mile stretch of the Pigeon River gorge.

This configuration also allows enough room for contractors to continue working on long-term repairs to the eastbound lanes damaged by Hurricane Helene.

In other road reopening news, another stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway damaged by Helene has reopened. Travelers can now access the section between mileposts 382.5 and 393.6, which includes the French Broad Overlook.

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Boston MD: "Bad Knees? Do This Once Daily For Fast Relief

Why do some seniors stay active well into their 80s and 90s, while others struggle just to climb stairs?

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➤ Raleigh: Former state treasurer Janet Cowell (D) claimed a decisive victory as Raleigh’s next mayor, securing 60% of the vote among a field of five candidates. (More)

➤ Mecklenburg County: Converted Republican Tricia Cotham secured a narrow victory over Democrat Nicole Sidman in the N.C. State House District 105 race. Sidman has asked for a recount. (More)

➤ Asheville: Michael William Plummer, 55, has been arrested and charged as a suspect in the theft of historic 1886 Winchester rifles and over two dozen custom-made knives worth $70,000. (See Details)

➤ Williamston: Bravo’s America’s Best Restaurant will feature Shaw’s Barbecue House on an upcoming episode showcasing some of the restaurant’s popular dishes. The episode will air around Christmas. (More)

➤ Outer Banks: Meanwhile, PBS North Carolina will televise a program during November focusing on the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum and the Chicamacomico Historical Site as examples of U.S. lifesaving service history. (More)

➤ Charlotte: American Airlines deployed its largest aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, to Charlotte Douglas International Airport to service one of its three daily Charlotte-London flights. The plane can accommodate up to 304 passengers. (More)

➤ The Carolina Panthers will travel to Munich, Germany on Sunday to play the New York Giants. The Panthers enter the game as 6-point underdogs. (More)

➤ Charlotte Hornets starting center Nick Richards is out indefinitely with a rib fracture. (More)

➤ Duke and NC State will face off Saturday at 3:30 in an ACC intra-state rivalry football game. (More)

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➤ The City of Raleigh has asked a state court of appeals to take up a case challenging the city's removal of development restrictions, which allow more types of affordable housing in residential neighborhoods. (See Details)

➤ Welsh semiconductor manufacturer IQE will invest $305 million and add 109 jobs to expand its existing operations in Greensboro. (More)

➤ A Visual Capitalist map displays how the gross domestic product in each U.S. state compares to that of a similar-sized country, with North Carolina being compared to Taiwan. (See Map)

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Doctor Reveals 30-Second Fix for Joint Pain

A Boston doctor found a simple way to fix joint pain at home. His method is based on Harvard research that reveals why some seniors stay active into their 90s.

The secret? Most people make a key mistake with their joints every day. But when they stop, they experience life-changing relief.

Over 180,000 people have tried his 30-second method. Many say their joint pain is gone. Now you can watch his free video to learn this simple fix for yourself.

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➤ AquaPups in East Charlotte is offering $75 swim lessons and open swim time in a dogs-only recreational swimming pool. (See Photo)

➤ In honor of Veterans Day, North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores, and Roanoke Island will offer complimentary admission to military families from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. (More)

➤ Shallotte Police believe a large python found near a Chili’s restaurant is someone’s pet that got loose. They are currently looking for the python’s owner. (See Photo)

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