Balance of power: Helene could shift political winds toward Trump, North Carolina lawmakers say  Fox NewsDay 1 of NC early voting sees record turnout, no clear partisan edge. See the numbers.  Raleigh News & ObserverThese Charlotte-area counties helped NC set records on first day of early voting  Charlotte ObserverIn Western North Carolina, Voters Consider Recovery From Helene  The New York TimesRural North Carolinians are key for Trump’s election chances in the swing state. Hurricane Helene upended their lives.  Business Insider