WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1977, a tropical depression triggered flooding and landslides across western North Carolina, resulting in one of the worst natural disasters to hit the area in 61 years. Up to 11 inches of rain fell and 11 people died.

The results are in! North Carolina and the nation have chosen Former President Donald Trump as our 47th president. We’ve got details on that and the gubernatorial race in Top Stories.

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Today’s sponsor is Gundry MD, offering health and nutrition advice. Check them out in today's edition.

Trump Takes N.C., Wins Presidency

Donald Trump won the White House for a second time last night, taking North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin, and leading in the other swing states as of 2 a.m. ET.

In North Carolina, a key swing state, Trump won with 50.9% of the vote to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 47.8%

Nationally, Trump also appeared to win the popular vote. At 2 a.m. he had 66.5 million votes to Harris’ 61.6 million. In his first election, Trump won the electoral college but lost the popular vote.

Harris campaign officials said she would make no statement Tuesday night as her supporters began leaving her watch party at Howard University.

Stein Wins Gubernatorial Race

Attorney General Josh Stein (D) will become North Carolina’s next governor after soundly defeating Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) 54.8% to 40.2%. Independent candidate Mike Ross won around 3% of the vote.

Stein, an Ivy League-educated lawyer and son of a prominent civil rights attorney, grew up in Chapel Hill and presents a stark contrast to current Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who grew up on a Nash County tobacco farm.

In a nailbiter attorney general race, Democrat Jeff Jackson had a 51.4% to 48.6% lead over Republican opponent Dan Bishop with 95% of the vote in as of 2 a.m. Tuesday.

The race for lieutenant governor was equally close. Democrat Rachel Hunt led Republican Hal Weatherman 49.5% to 47.7% with 95% of the vote in.

Superintendent Race and Citizen-Only Amendment Results

A closer-than-expected North Carolina superintendent race came down to 2 points as of midnight Tuesday, with Democratic candidate Maurice (Mo) Green, a former Guilford County Schools superintendent, defeating Republican candidate Michelle Morrow, a nurse and homeschool teacher, 51% to 49%.

Contrastingly, an amendment to North Carolina’s state constitution requiring all eligible voters to be U.S. citizens was overwhelmingly approved, with 73.4% for and 26.6% against.

Check the results of other state races here.

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Whistleblowing Doctor Links Common Health Issues to Widespread "Grocery Scam"

One of America's top doctors is hoping you'll read this before you set foot in another grocery store.

Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has found an "invisible problem" affecting almost everything we eat. But almost nobody knows it's happening—except the big food companies responsible for it.

And Dr. Gundry's research shows it could be the true cause of low energy, digestive issues, and unwanted weight gain in millions of Americans over 35.

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➤ Statewide: North Carolina is the 12th most likely state to suffer a natural disaster, based on a report that it has experienced 54 disasters with over $1 billion in damages and 19 FEMA disaster declarations. (More)

➤ Raleigh: In a final campaign push to sway North Carolina voters, the Harris-Walz campaign hosted a concert at The Ritz in Raleigh featuring James Taylor, Sugarland, and Remi Wolf. (More)

➤ New Bern: The town’s 34th annual GhostWalk turned out a record-setting 2,800 people who toured 14 haunted sites. (More)

➤ Greensboro: A woman who put pro-Trump political signs in her front yard received a letter from her homeowner’s association asking her to remove the signs or face a possible fine due to violating community bylaws. (More)

➤ Kannapolis: An American Bully named “Big Baby” saved her owners’ lives after nudging open a curtain so they could see a fire burning on their back porch that ended up destroying their home. (See Video)

➤ Buncombe County: A doctor from Jacksonville, Florida, is facing charges for stealing donations and other items from victims of Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ The Carolina Panthers traded receiver Jonathan Mingo and a seventh-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round pick. (More)

➤ Brandon Miller provided a bright spot in the Charlotte Hornets' third consecutive loss with this violent dunk over a defender. (Watch Video)

➤ The NABC Metropolitan Award, which recognizes outstanding service to men's college basketball, has been renamed after Duke's legendary Coach K. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NCAAF | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Construction is underway for the long-planned Center for Coastal Protection and Restoration being built on Bogue Sound. It will include a public education and event center, demonstrations, nature trails, and headquarter offices. (See Rendering)

➤ Wolfspeed in Siler City will receive federal funding for manufacturing a reliable supply of semiconductors to help sustain the AI boom and future energy economy. (See Details)

➤ An iFly franchise will open in Wilmington on Nov. 30 with a glass wind tunnel that can accommodate five skydivers at a time who can fly up to 35 feet above the ground. (More)

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If you feel bloated, tired, or fat...try this

One of the top nutrition researchers in the world has just reported a surprising discovery. And it may prove life-changing for middle-aged and older Americans.

According to Dr. Gundry's research, there's one "anti-nutrient" that's become widespread in American food. And this unhealthy compound — rather than just "age" — is often behind the digestive, energy, and weight problems people are having.

Click Here to watch Dr. Gundry's short report about the toxic compound in food that causes problems in your body. And the food you can eat to block it.

➤ Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, and Bellamy Young of ABC’s political drama Scandal will take part in a live virtual script reading Nov. 17 to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. (More)

➤ Netflix’s Outer Banks series—which is being partially filmed in North Carolina—will return for a final season. (See Details)

➤ Contrasting reports on moving trends and state preferences reveal North Carolina is one of the six top states people are moving to, while also the 39th worst state to live in. (Read Top State and Worst State Reports)

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