It's a battleground weekend in NC: DeSantis, Trump, Pence and Biden are all visiting today or tomorrow. On TV at 6:30: Coverage of Biden's visit and the NCGOP Convention.

On WRAL at 6:30: Trump indicted ahead of big battleground weekend in NC. 

There are a few problem spots with lower air quality in the Triangle area this morning. On TV at 6: When we should start seeing an improvement. 

On WRAL at 6: Still tracking problem spots for air quality in the Triangle

Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Canadian provinces.

Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke

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In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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Multiple places in Moore County are offering meals today for those who are affected by the mass power outage.

<p>BRING YOU UPDATES, JEFF. I'M MATT TALHELM LIVE FROM BASS. THANK YOU. &gt;&gt; SEVERAL PLACES IN MOORE COUNTY ARE OFFERING MEALS TODAY. WRAL'S MONICA CASEY HAS AT ONE OF THOSE SITES. MONACO, WHERE ARE YOU AND WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. YEAH, RENEE, WE ARE HERE AT THE SOUTHERN PINES FIRE STATION. 82 WHERE THE RED CROSS AND SOME VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN SETTING UP WATER HERE. WE'RE TOLD FOOD IS ON THE WAY. THIS IS RIGHT OFF NC HIGHWAY. 22 IN THE WHISPERING PINES AREA. &gt;&gt; THE COUNTY IS HOSTING THIS DISTRIBUTION FROM NOW UNTIL 2.30, TODAY. NOW, RIGHT UP THE STREET FOOD LION IS ALSO GIVING OUT FREE WATER. I SPOKE WITH ONE COUPLE WHO MOVED DOWN FROM BUFFALO LAST NOVEMBER. THEY DON'T HAVE POWER, BUT THEY DO HAVE A GENERATOR THEY'VE BEEN USING FOR ESSENTIALS. MY SON IN LAW. &gt;&gt; SEND ME A PICTURE OF THE TRUCK WITH A BUNCH OF SO YEAH, WILLING NICE. THERE WAS VERY THEY DON'T ALLOW READY. &gt;&gt; NOW WE SAW QUITE A FEW FAMILIES AND FOOD LION PICKING UP THAT WATER. THAT GROCERY STORE DOES HAVE POWER. NOW THEY ARE STILL SETTING UP HERE AT THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE. BUT THIS LOCATION IS GOING TO BE AN INSIDE SERVICE MANAGED IN THE COMMERCIAL, GREAT KITCHEN HERE AT THE FIRE STATION. THEY HOPE CREST SPORTS COMPLEX IS ALSO HAVING A FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND THAT SITE IS ALSO CURRENTLY OPERATING AS A SHELTER FOR MORE COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO MAY NEED SOMEWHERE TO STAY OVERNIGHT AS WELL. RENEE. GREAT TO SEE THESE DIFFERENT SITES. OPENING UP TO HELP FOLKS</p>

Moore County provides food, water distribution sites for residents affected by power outage

Moore County food distribution sites

Volunteer nonprofits across the Triangle have seen needs in their community increase -- and this one has been able to respond with the help of a local women's philanthropist group. 



Food distribution Coverage

Moore County provides food, water distribution sites for residents affected by power outage

Women-run grassroots group helps Brown Bag Ministries feed the hungry