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In the last full week before the election, candidates are making one last push for votes.

Wednesday will be an all-out blitz across the pivotal swing state of North Carolina. Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Raleigh, former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Rocky Mount. Additionally, Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, will hold an event in Matthews before heading to Greensboro and Asheville. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will campaign in Charlotte for Trump.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/harris-walz-north-carolina-election-events/275-ba577b97-b827-4e5a-9b67-46dcdcea999f

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We are officially one week away from Election Day, and Tuesday marks the last day to request an absentee ballot in North Carolina.

Over a third of North Carolina's registered voters have already cast ballots in the 2024 election, according to the state's board of election.

Approximately 2,821,000 ballots had been cast through Sunday, according to North Carolina state data. That accounts for about 36% of the state's eligible approximately 7,793,000 registered voters.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/early-voting-north-carolina-south-carolina-data/275-7d0ea575-2c25-4fbf-9b6c-8205150b12fe 

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Thousands met at the Bank of America Stadium on Saturday for the Concert for Carolina. The country music event was put on to raise money and awareness for those impacted in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.    

The concert saw artists like Luke Combs, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, and many others take the stage for the cause.

Concertgoers told WCNC Charlotte they were excited to come out and enjoy the concert. With all proceeds going to those affected, people said they were even more excited to get to do their part.   

Over $24.5 million has been raised, and the online auction is still going at concertforcarolina.com.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/concert-for-carolina-helene-relief-10-26-2024/275-b54419f2-22b8-4664-890b-9f3b79bdabdf

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Former President Barack Obama and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be in Charlotte Friday for campaign events. It comes as recent polls show North Carolina as a dead heat in the 2024 election. Richard DeVayne joins us from Union County, where Vance is scheduled to host a town hall Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, Obama will rally Kamala Harris supporters in Uptown Charlotte during an event encouraging early voting. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/jd-vance-monroe-nc-town-hall/275-f4d33edf-382d-41d4-9e65-f1ce2daecc97

We also have the latest on a shooting in Uptown Charlotte that left one person fighting for their life in the hospital, the biggest headlines from across the Carolinas and Larry Sprinkle takes a look at the weekend forecast for the Charlotte area. 

Plus, Ben Thompson connects the dots on why experts say college freshman enrollment saw its first drop since 2020. 

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It's been nearly a month since Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina. Thursday brings a much-needed return to normalcy for many families, though, as thousands of kids return to school in Watauga County.  

Schools have been closed for weeks after the destruction of Helene on western Carolina, and one of the many problems with getting schools back open was roads that are impassable or washed away.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/watauga-county-students-return-school-hurricane-helene/275-351b6d22-8333-4088-9a27-f66d5aaf460a

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Three people were killed in a deadly shooting in Catawba County on Tuesday.

The shooting happened on PJ McRee Road around 7:42 p.m., according to the Maiden Police Department. Three adults were found dead at the home. A juvenile was found unhurt at the home.

Maiden Police learned that the suspect had driven away from the scene after the shootings, and officers received information about the suspect's location within an hour from the first call to police. 

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/3-dead-in-catawba-county-homicide/275-dbd629e1-314f-4c71-a8e9-c96510f585f9

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Charlotte city leaders are pumping the brakes on a controversial development that would bring hundreds of homes to the Elizabeth neighborhood. 

The plan is to bring more apartments to the area on Central Avenue and Piedmont Street, but many surrounding homeowners are against the project. Leaders wanted more input from the community from the developers of the project. The zoning committee will vote on the measure at a later date. Richard DeVayne has the latest update: 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/charlotte-city-leaders-elizabeth-neighborhood-apartment-proposal-voting/275-62bbfe54-63a4-48b5-b908-e1a86f89ea55

Plus, we're looking at the biggest headlines from across the Carolinas and Larry Sprinkle has your complete Tuesday forecast on WCNC Charlotte To Go. 

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Monday marks 15 days until Election Day, and the beginning of early voting for South Carolina. 

It is too late to register to vote in the 2024 General Election in South Carolina, as state law requires residents must register at least 30 days prior to the election.

Here is what you need to know if you’re planning to vote: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/election-day-2024-what-to-know-before-you-go-to-the-polls-southcarolina-scvotes-november5/101-bd57b4f3-a42a-419d-a4b4-72a1e663e6bb

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WCNC Charlotte rounded up some helpful resources for people that can assist in finding your nearest early voting location ahead of the 2024 General Election. In-person, early voting begins in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 17. It doesn't start in South Carolina until Monday, Oct. 21. 

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/north-carolina-south-carolina-early-voting-sites-locations/275-5068ba93-1716-49fa-809a-540f2a6ae177 

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