5:05: Statewide News Update (Over 90% of early voting sites in western North Carolina will open, Man arrest for threats against FEMA in WNC), 3:00 

5:08: Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal: (Sibelco restarts production at Spruce Pine quartz mine), 5:00 

5:20: Statewide News Update (Xmas tree supply expected to remain strong despite hurricane Helene, Quartz mine back up in Spruce Pines), 3:00 

5:23: Over 90% of early voting sites in WNC will be operational Thursday, 5:00 

5:34: Statewide News Update (Man arrest for threats against FEMA in WNC, Over 90% of early voting sites will open), 3:00 

5:38: Theresa Opeka, Carolina Journal: (Helene not expected to significantly affect NC Christmas tree supply), 5:00 

5:51: Statewide News Update (Quartz mine back up in Spruce Pines, Elections board moves GOP ballot envelope suit to federal court), 7:00