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ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Rival NC marching bands pay tribute to Hurricane Helene victims

Wake Forest and NC State’s Marching Bands joined together to play “Amazing Grace” in a moving tribute to all affected by Hurricane Helene, especially those in Western North Carolina. The moment quickly went viral, widely spreading the message of unity and hope. This story originally appeared on the Today show with Hoda Kotb. The Winston-Salem Journal also covered the news.

October 14, 2024

ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

In storm-battered North Carolina, lives and elections at stake

Politics and international affairs professor Betina Wilkinson noted that 11 of the 13 hardest-hit counties in North Carolina are predominantly Republican. While North Carolina’s election board has approved emergency measures to make it easier for voters in affected counties to cast their ballots—such as authorizing officials to set up new voting sites and extending early voting hours—how effective they will be remains to be seen. Still, “low voter turnout in mostly red districts will more than likely give Harris a slight edge over Trump,” said Wilkinson.

October 11, 2024