Four of the top 2024 contenders for the White House are planning to visit the Tar Heel State on Friday and Saturday -- an early indication of how important North Carolina is to each party.

Presidential candidates descend on NC, with election far in the distance

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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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Donald Trump plans to speak in Greensboro Saturday night, the day after federal prosecutors unveiled dozens of criminal charges against him. But first, Mike Pence will also address the same GOP convention.

Pence, Trump expected to offer competing visions of leadership in NC speeches

Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump

Expect a dry and very warm weekend ahead, with the potential to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year at RDU. 


Weekend brings chance for our first 90-degree day of 2023

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Bella Bennett, 7, helped her mom call for help when she was having a heart attack. Bella received a National Life Saving Award for her efforts.

Wake County deputy's young daughter helps mom at home during heart attack, receives national award

Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber founded Appalachian Mountain Brewery in 2011 and have stayed true to the core principles of their business, garnering success along the way.

Western NC cousins and brewery owners buy back business from Anheuser-Busch

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the North Carolina GOP convention Friday, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign to conservative voters, who polls show still tend to favor nominating former President Donald Trump instead.

DeSantis says he'd fight 'woke' ideas, fire FBI director in NC presidential pitch

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running against Donald Trump and others for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, is speaking in Greensboro tonight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the NC Republican convention, pitching his presidential campaign to conservative voters.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden travel to Fort Liberty to will meet with service members and their families. The Bidens are expected to deliver remarks at an event in support of Joining Forces.

President Joe Biden talks to service members at Fort Liberty

Joe Biden signs executive order into law at Fort Liberty

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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Zane Williams of Wake Forest High School committed to the Wolfpack five days after receiving a scholarship offer.

NC State picks up commitment from Wake Forest all-state LB Zane Williams

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Marcus Paige played professional basketball for seven years. He will serve on head coach Hubert Davis' staff for the 2023-24 season.

Marcus Paige named to UNC men's basketball coaching staff

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Darryl Williams' cause of death is listed as a "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use and physical restraint," the autopsy states. 

Attorney Ben Crump, family of Darryl Williams respond to autopsy findings in emotional address

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