Trump Visits Wilmington 

Former President Donald Trump returns to North Carolina on Saturday for a 2 p.m. rally at Wilmington’s Aero Center. 

Trump’s visit coincides with a new CBS 17/Emerson College/The Hill poll of swing states that gives Vice President Kamala Harris a one-point lead in North Carolina.

Meanwhile, a nationwide Gallup poll puts both candidates’ favorability ratings under 50%, with Trump at 46% and Harris at 44%.

The former president’s visit follows his running mate JD Vance’s rally in Raleigh Wednesday, during which Vance focused on the economy, housing crises, and immigration.

Robinson Pressured to Suspend Campaign

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is being pressured to drop out of the North Carolina race for governor following a CNN report alleging he made lewd and divisive comments on pornographic websites between 2008 and 2012.

The CNN report also accuses Robinson of using antisemitic language.

Robinson denies the accusations and maintains he will stay in the race, despite reports that members of his own party have asked him to drop out.

Enjoy Craft Brews by Train

A new partnership between NC By Train and the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild allows travelers to take a train to craft breweries located between Raleigh and Charlotte.

NC By Train is the brand name used by the Rail Division of NCDOT for two state-supported Amtrak routes.

An interactive map on the NC Ale Trail By Rail website features nine North Carolina locations with craft breweries accessible via the NC By Train system: Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Salisbury, Cabarrus County, and Charlotte.

NC Ale By Rail also provides stop schedules to ensure riders are able to safely and fully travel by train. Book tickets here. Cheers!

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➤ Southport: Gov. Roy Cooper surveyed damage from historic flooding in southeastern North Carolina Wednesday, where upwards of 60 roads across 12 counties remain closed. (More)

➤ Carolina Beach: A daredevil sailing from Cape Canaveral to Chesapeake Bay captured a video of Monday’s coastal storm before being forced to seek shelter. (See Video)

➤ Chapel Hill: A digital traffic sign rented by UNC-Chapel Hill’s parking and transportation department was hacked to display “CH Loves Trump” Monday. (See Photo)

➤ Cape Hatteras: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ordered EJE Dredging Service to stop work in the Oregon and Hatteras inlets after the company dredged deeper and wider than permits allowed. (More)

➤ Bryson City: The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted to change the name of Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi, Cherokee for “mulberry place,” after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians petitioned for the change. (See Details)

➤ Charlotte: Heavy metal band Metallica, which gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s, has announced a world tour and will stop in Charlotte May 31, 2025. (Order Tickets)

➤ NC State heads to Clemson for its first ACC matchup of the season tomorrow. True freshman CJ Bailey will start at quarterback in place of injured veteran Grayson McCall. (More)

➤ Friday night lights are on across North Carolina for Week 5 as these Top 25 high school teams take the field. (See Rankings)

➤ The Carolina Panthers face off against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday for the team’s first game with quarterback Bryce Young on the bench. (More)

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➤ Axios Charlotte released its 2024 list of Charlotte’s 10 most powerful leaders under age 43. (See List)

➤ Raleigh-Durham International Airport unveiled three new Terminal 2 restaurants: Crawford’s Genuine, Black and White Coffee Roasters, and Carolina Craft. (More)

➤ Law enforcement agencies raided 107 vape stores in Cumberland and Robeson counties as part of Operation Vapor Trail following a rise in overdose cases linked to illegal products. (More)

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➤ A herd of goats was captured on video making a run for it down U.S. 421 in Yadkinville Monday. The goats are now back home with their owners. (See Video)

➤ Sky Top Orchard in Flat Rock took the No. 4 spot on USA Today’s “10Best LIst” of apple orchards. Sky Top grows 22 varieties of apples and is an hour south of Asheville. (See List)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Do you think gubernatorial candidates Josh Stein and Mark Robinson should debate?

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2. No: 18%
3. I really don’t care: 25%

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