North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout The Associated PressNorth Carolina breaks turnout record on first day of early voting The Washington PostIn Western North Carolina, Voters Consider Recovery From Helene The New York TimesDay 1 of NC early voting sees record turnout, no clear partisan edge. See the numbers. Raleigh News & ObserverNorth Carolina residents defy hurricane aftermath on first day of early voting The Guardian US