North Carolina reports a high voter turnout in the 2024 election with over 3.2 million ballots cast by noon Tuesday, according to the State Board of Elections.

Brandon Cromartie, a former substitute teacher, was charged with indecent liberties with a student from an incident last year and was released on a $25,000 bond.

Shakitha Johnson was promoted to Judicial District Manager in North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, overseeing 70 officers and 2,375 supervised individuals.

Governor Roy Cooper hosted the 46th Southeast U.S./Japan Economic Development Conference in Charlotte to strengthen Japanese investment in North Carolina.

Durham County Manager Kimberly Sowell resigned after a six-week paid leave; the Board unanimously accepted her resignation, and Claudia Hager was named acting manager. The reasons for Sowell's leave and resignation remain undisclosed.

Wanted man Justin Patrick Andrews fatally shot himself during a confrontation with Clayton police; he was sought for multiple felonies. Traffic was affected due to road closure.

A fire at a Cary Motel 6 led to two hospitalizations and the evacuation of guests, with the blaze originating in a maintenance room. Cause is under investigation; the motel is closed until further notice.

The National Weather Service forecasts calm and sunny weather for Raleigh, with highs ranging from 68-81 degrees and mild evening temperatures throughout the week.

The Town of Wake Forest seeks applicants with history or preservation expertise for four openings on its Historic Preservation Commission by October 30.

A man was charged following a shooting at Crabtree Valley Mall's parking deck, where vehicles were hit by gunfire; no injuries were reported. The suspect also faced other charges including assault.

A woman and child died in a head-on collision in Durham involving an Infiniti QX60 and a Chevy Cobalt on Saturday. Durham Police are investigating the crash.

Wake Forest announces its first Diwali Festival to be held at Joyner Park, featuring music, dance, crafts, and food trucks to honor the Indian "Festival of Lights."

Harris and Trump are set to visit North Carolina on the same day, highlighting its role in the election. Trump will be in Rocky Mount, while Harris's Raleigh rally location is undisclosed.