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Justice Allison Riggs, a Democrat who was appointed to the state Supreme Court in September 2023, faces State Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin, a Republican. The pair, who recently joined a panel in downtown Raleigh, say they may represent different parties but believe there is no room for politics in the courts.

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High pressure is in control and will stay that way the next few days. This pattern will give us lots of sunshine during the day with clear skies overnight. It will also set us up for a continuation of warm days and cool nights. Temperatures will back off a little late in the week with a cold front moving across the state. At this point, the forecast looks dry from the mountains to the coast through next weekend.

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Around North Carolina

1. Chef feeds first responders helping N.C. mountain communities

Bart Ramsey, a three-time state champion for his barbecue sauce, has been in western North Carolina cooking breakfast and dinner for more than 400 people each day for more than two weeks.

2. Trump to crisscross N.C. today, including tour of Helene damage in Asheville

The Republican presidential candidates and former president plans to stop in Asheville at noon, then head to a rally at 3 p.m. in Greeville and attend an event in Concord in the evening.

3. 'Every woman deserves a conversation': Doctor dispelling myths about hormone replacement therapy

Dr. Lara Aboulhosn, an OB-GYN and menopause expert at Infinity Medspa & Wellness, says hormone replacement therapy is an option to manage menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.

Around The Nation

1. Georgia authorities investigating 'catastrophic failure' of dock gangway that collapsed, killing 7

2. Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing, Palestinian officials say

3. ‘Smile 2’ grinning to No. 1 at box office; ‘Anora’ glitters in limited release

Editor's Pick - 'Gen Z is here': N.C. campuses educating young people about voting

Over 40 million members of Gen Z, ages 18-27, are eligible to vote, and nearly 8.3 million are newly eligible since the 2022 midterm election. As election day gets closer and the polls remain close, these young voters could be the deciding factor in tight races.