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Inside North Carolina's iconic hot sauce: Texas Pete

Nearly a century after its debut, Texas Pete has become one of North Carolina's most enduring brands.

Business

The Texas Pete factory in Winston-Salem is an assault on the senses.<ul><li>Workers and robots move in sync as conveyor belts churn out bottles of hot sauce and salsa. The air is thick with the sinus-clearing aroma of freshly cut peppers, shipped by train from New Mexico.</li></ul>Why it matters: For nearly a century, TW Garner Foods has made one of America&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most popular" data-vars-click-url="https://www.newsweek.com/map-usa-states-hot-sauce-preference-food-spicy-franks-redhot-2022585" data-vars-content-id="d28d3cf0-fcf1-4085-98cd-9ab2301e7d4b" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s iconic hot sauce: Texas Pete" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.newsweek.com/map-usa-states-hot-sauce-preference-food-spicy-franks-redhot-2022585" target="_blank">most popular</a> hot sauces in Winston-Salem. Now it&#x27;s trying to ensure <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas Pete" data-vars-click-url="https://texaspete.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor49HMp9ee0O7m7YJTtZXm1WtGo6UKoizRLEnKhFDXQdJMiG1bb" data-vars-content-id="d28d3cf0-fcf1-4085-98cd-9ab2301e7d4b" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s iconic hot sauce: Texas Pete" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://texaspete.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor49HMp9ee0O7m7YJTtZXm1WtGo6UKoizRLEnKhFDXQdJMiG1bb" target="_blank">Texas Pete</a> thrives for another century.

Yellow-legged hornets have NC beekeepers on alert

The invasive predators haven't reached North Carolina yet, but experts say it's only a matter of time.

Yellow-legged hornets are spreading across the South, leaving North Carolina beekeepers bracing for their arrival.Why it matters: North Carolina&#x27;s agriculture industry depends on pollinators, and yellow-legged hornets can collapse honeybee colonies essential to food production while preying on native insects.

State Auditor finds questionable spending and intimidating work conditions in Cary

The report comes in the wake of Cary's former town manager resigning.

Politics

A much-anticipated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/investigative/inv-2026-cary" data-vars-content-id="7aa35940-764d-4f17-a52d-395f04293d6d" data-vars-headline="State Auditor finds questionable spending and intimidating work conditions in Cary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/investigative/inv-2026-cary" target="_blank">report</a> on the town of Cary&#x27;s management and finances found a litany of questionable spending decisions and a hostile work environment. Why it matters: The report comes after the resignation of former Town Manager Sean Stegall, who came under investigation after public records requests <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unearthed several questionable financial decisions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article313663372.html" data-vars-content-id="7aa35940-764d-4f17-a52d-395f04293d6d" data-vars-headline="State Auditor finds questionable spending and intimidating work conditions in Cary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article313663372.html" target="_blank">unearthed several questionable financial decisions</a>. <ul><li>Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman says a criminal investigation into the financial management of North Carolina&#x27;s 7th largest municipality is ongoing.</li></ul>

Raleigh's economy keeps on ticking

A wide range of industries are posting growth in the Raleigh area.

Raleigh&#x27;s economy continues to show strength heading into the second half of 2026, even as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hiring growth slows nationally" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/02/jobs-june-trump-federal-reserve" data-vars-content-id="8b078753-86bf-4ac4-a7ed-82bf22d8fc78" data-vars-headline="Raleigh&#x27;s economy keeps on ticking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/02/jobs-june-trump-federal-reserve" target="_self">hiring growth slows nationally</a>, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pnc.com/content/dam/pnc-com/pdf/aboutpnc/EconomicReports/Regional%20Economic%20Reports/2026/PNC_Regional_Economics_Analysis_Raleigh_July_2026.pdf" data-vars-content-id="8b078753-86bf-4ac4-a7ed-82bf22d8fc78" data-vars-headline="Raleigh&#x27;s economy keeps on ticking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pnc.com/content/dam/pnc-com/pdf/aboutpnc/EconomicReports/Regional%20Economic%20Reports/2026/PNC_Regional_Economics_Analysis_Raleigh_July_2026.pdf" target="_blank">new report</a> by PNC Bank&#x27;s regional researchers. Why it matters: Hiring in the Raleigh-Cary metro area grew at the 6th-highest rate among all metro areas to start the year, according to PNC, despite it being only the 50th-largest metro area in the country.

This is where President Trump goes in North Carolina

Their visits reveal a 2026 strategy centered on the military and congressional swing districts.

When <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="4f7fcee7-9764-4ce9-8733-6f93d4a8dfc7" data-vars-headline="This is where President Trump goes in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a> and Vice President JD Vance visit North Carolina, they have a few favorite spots.Why it matters: The administration is already on the campaign trail ahead of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this fall&#x27;s midterms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" data-vars-content-id="4f7fcee7-9764-4ce9-8733-6f93d4a8dfc7" data-vars-headline="This is where President Trump goes in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" target="_self">this fall&#x27;s midterms</a>, and Republicans hope the purple state of North Carolina will deliver some victories for Republicans in Congress.

Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it's recount territory

The unofficial tally shows 1,200 votes separate the candidates, below 1%.

Election

The race between incumbent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rep. Valerie Foushee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/valerie-foushee-orange-county-roots-local-limelight-primary-interview" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/valerie-foushee-orange-county-roots-local-limelight-primary-interview" target="_self">Rep. Valerie Foushee</a> and progressive challenger <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nida Allam" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/nida-allam-triangle-campaign-durham-local-limelight-primary-interview" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/nida-allam-triangle-campaign-durham-local-limelight-primary-interview" target="_self">Nida Allam</a> was too close to call on election night. <ul><li>The candidates are within 1% of each other in unofficial Democratic primary results for central North Carolina&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="4th congressional district" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/12/north-carolina-4th-congressional-district-democratic-primary" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/12/north-carolina-4th-congressional-district-democratic-primary" target="_self">4th congressional district</a>, and that&#x27;s recount territory.</li></ul>Why it matters: Democrats nationwide have looked to the race as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pulse check" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/valerie-foushee-primary-nida-allam-bernie-sanders" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/valerie-foushee-primary-nida-allam-bernie-sanders" target="_self">pulse check</a> on voter satisfaction with the party under President Trump — especially when it comes to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/ice-border-patrol-tactics-north-carolina-fear" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/ice-border-patrol-tactics-north-carolina-fear" target="_self">immigration enforcement</a>, support for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Israel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/02/foushee-allam-race-israel-00806630" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/02/foushee-allam-race-israel-00806630" target="_blank">Israel</a> and reining in corporate power.

Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown

Cooper is viewed as Democrats' best hope to flip an open, GOP-held seat.

Politics & Policy

Former North Carolina Gov. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roy Cooper" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/07/29/cooper-makes-it-official" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/07/29/cooper-makes-it-official" target="_self">Roy Cooper</a>, a Democrat, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michael Whatley" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/01/whatley-officially-joins-senate-race" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/01/whatley-officially-joins-senate-race" target="_self">Michael Whatley</a>, former chair of the Republican National Committee, handily won their primaries Tuesday, setting the stage for an intense and expensive showdown to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican. Why it matters: Cooper, whose folksy eastern North Carolina charm has resonated even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="with Trump voters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" target="_self">with Trump voters</a>, is viewed as Democrats&#x27; best hope to flip an open, GOP-held seat.<ul><li>Whatley, whom President Trump endorsed, easily fended off Don Brown, a former Navy JAG officer whom embattled former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="endorsed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theassemblync.com/news/politics/whatley-republican-senate-north-carolina/" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theassemblync.com/news/politics/whatley-republican-senate-north-carolina/" target="_blank">endorsed</a>. </li></ul>

Inside North Carolina's 2026 high-stakes primary races

Key primaries for U.S. Senate, Congress and Raleigh power players are now underway statewide.

In-person early voting begins Thursday across North Carolina ahead of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="March 3 primary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="76eb1dd1-3024-420a-b0ed-ef34e071750f" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s 2026 high-stakes primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">March 3 primary</a>.Why it matters: 2026 is a complex election year for North Carolina and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="United States" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/congressional-map-redistricting-vote-share-2026" data-vars-content-id="76eb1dd1-3024-420a-b0ed-ef34e071750f" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s 2026 high-stakes primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/congressional-map-redistricting-vote-share-2026" target="_self">United States</a>, and these primaries will set the stage for November&#x27;s fight for control of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Congress" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="76eb1dd1-3024-420a-b0ed-ef34e071750f" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s 2026 high-stakes primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">Congress</a>.

A small town North Carolina election is tied — again

For the second time, a candidate for office in Whitakers will have his name placed in a box for a random drawing.

Update: Ford&#x27;s name was drawn on Monday, making him the winner.The small eastern North Carolina town of Whitakers has a tie for one of the spots on its Board of Commissioners, and it&#x27;s being settled Monday by drawing a name from a box.<ul><li>And for one of the candidates, it&#x27;s not the first time this has happened.</li></ul>Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-182.8.html" data-vars-content-id="4faa9525-a1da-4067-ae8a-0ee2959ff8fe" data-vars-headline="A small town North Carolina election is tied — again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-182.8.html" target="_blank">Law</a> dictates that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elections in North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/05/triangle-election-results-durham-cary-morrisville-wake-county" data-vars-content-id="4faa9525-a1da-4067-ae8a-0ee2959ff8fe" data-vars-headline="A small town North Carolina election is tied — again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/05/triangle-election-results-durham-cary-morrisville-wake-county" target="_self">elections in North Carolina</a> with 5,000 or fewer votes are settled by random chance.

NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority

Come January Republicans will no longer hold the power to override gubernatorial vetoes.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" data-vars-content-id="5a710ce3-0da4-43fb-b978-e2a3aecccd7d" data-vars-headline="NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" target="_self">North Carolina</a> Democrats appear to have broken the GOP&#x27;s supermajority in the state legislature, flipping a key seat an hour east of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Raleigh" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/05/north-carolina-election-day-live-results-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="5a710ce3-0da4-43fb-b978-e2a3aecccd7d" data-vars-headline="NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/05/north-carolina-election-day-live-results-raleigh" target="_self">Raleigh</a>. Why it matters: Come January Republicans will no longer hold the power to override gubernatorial vetoes, which could force them to negotiate with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Governor-elect Josh Stein" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/06/north-carolina-governor-race-robinson-stein" data-vars-content-id="5a710ce3-0da4-43fb-b978-e2a3aecccd7d" data-vars-headline="NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/06/north-carolina-governor-race-robinson-stein" target="_self">Governor-elect Josh Stein</a> in order to pass their biggest priorities.

Meet Raleigh's next City Council

Raleigh's City Council will have a couple new faces

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Raleigh City Council" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/10/29/raleigh-voters-city-council-election" data-vars-content-id="c33063af-41a7-45d7-9ab2-22d4d65f91c1" data-vars-headline="Meet Raleigh&#x27;s next City Council" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/10/29/raleigh-voters-city-council-election" target="_self">The Raleigh City Council</a> will welcome two new members after Janet Cowell won the mayor&#x27;s race and Mitchell Silver beat an incumbent in District A. Why it matters: The new council will be tasked with working with Mayor-elect Janet Cowell to guide Raleigh through several key issues the fast-growing city faces, including addressing an increasing need for affordable housing and rolling out bus-rapid transit.

5 races we're watching on election night in the Triangle

While the presidential and governor's races will garner the most attention, there are dozens of interesting down-ballot races to watch in North Carolina.

After the polls close Tuesday night, all eyes will be on how North Carolina votes for president as well as its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="controversy-laden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/23/nc-mark-robinson-governor-campaign-controversy-republicans" data-vars-content-id="735986b4-7a72-43e8-bdbe-1269fc22ab85" data-vars-headline="5 races we&#x27;re watching on election night in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/23/nc-mark-robinson-governor-campaign-controversy-republicans" target="_self">controversy-laden</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gubernatorial race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/19/mark-robinson-cnn-report-nc-scandal" data-vars-content-id="735986b4-7a72-43e8-bdbe-1269fc22ab85" data-vars-headline="5 races we&#x27;re watching on election night in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/19/mark-robinson-cnn-report-nc-scandal" target="_self">gubernatorial race</a>. Why it matters: While those two high-profile races will likely affect how many people vote, dozens of down-ballot races will be worth watching on Election Day.

How to clear your head on Election Day

If you're feeling a little tense heading into Election Day, here are five ways to release stress.

If you&#x27;re anything like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many Americans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/04/us/politics/election-anxiety.html" data-vars-content-id="138fc4c9-8af9-4dd4-8110-582ee7b661d6" data-vars-headline="How to clear your head on Election Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/04/us/politics/election-anxiety.html" target="_blank">many Americans</a>, you&#x27;re probably feeling a little tense heading into Election Day.The anticipation has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/16/donald-trump-2024-president-run" data-vars-content-id="138fc4c9-8af9-4dd4-8110-582ee7b661d6" data-vars-headline="How to clear your head on Election Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/16/donald-trump-2024-president-run" target="_self">building</a> for two years now: Former President Trump announced on Nov. 15, 2022 that he would run for re-election.Why it matters: While the end is in sight, it may be a little longer before we know the results of the presidential election.

"Canary in the coal mine": Black early voting lags in North Carolina

Black voters are vital to Vice President Kamala Harris' chances of winning the race for president.

Black voter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turnout in North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/north-carolina-voter-turnout-hurricane-helene" data-vars-content-id="91234951-9edd-43b0-afed-208a71f79479" data-vars-headline="&quot;Canary in the coal mine&quot;: Black early voting lags in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/north-carolina-voter-turnout-hurricane-helene" target="_self">turnout in North Carolina</a> is down 10% among those who cast ballots in person in the first 11 days of early voting compared to the same period in 2020, State Board of Elections data show. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Black voters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/black-men-kamala-harris-swing-states" data-vars-content-id="91234951-9edd-43b0-afed-208a71f79479" data-vars-headline="&quot;Canary in the coal mine&quot;: Black early voting lags in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/black-men-kamala-harris-swing-states" target="_self">Black voters</a> are vital to Vice President Kamala Harris&#x27; chances of winning the race for president.

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