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NC Voters Urged To Wear A Mask, Wash Hands Before, After Voting
As of Thursday, nearly 10 percent of registered North Carolina had already cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

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As of Thursday, nearly 10 percent of registered North Carolina had already cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

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