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Right now on IWitness News at 4, public schools address overcrowded classrooms. How you can weigh in on the district's proposed new reassignment plans for next year. How many schools are anticipating changes? Just two weeks to go until the midterm elections, President Trump returns to North Carolina supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Wattley. We have live coverage from Greenville ahead of the president's remarks. And making sure you're safe on Raleigh roads, the joint effort to reduce the number of serious and even deadly crashes in the Capitol City. Eyewitness News at 4 starts right now. Right now, live coverage from your local news leader, keeping you connected to your community and your first alert forecast.

Here's what's happening where you live. This is ABC 11 eyewitness news. Right now at 4, where your child goes to school next year could change. More than a dozen Wake County schools facing enrollment changes for the 2027-28 school year. Thank you for joining us for the news at 4. I'm Barbara Gibbs. And I'm Lauren Johnson. Amber has the day off tonight.

Wake School Board members will hear. from families tonight about the proposed enrollment changes. John Dowding is live from Wake County School District Headquarters and Kerry. John, school district leaders are discussing those proposed changes right now. Yeah, so Barbara Lauren, obviously right now, the Board of Education, they're meeting right now to discuss some of those proposed changes and to also hear about some of that feedback from family members they've heard over the last month or so before they hear public comment during their main public board meeting later this evening.

But more than 800 participants participated in virtual and an in-person. meetings to discuss some of these proposed changes. A lot of families expressing interest and a brand new Morrisville High School, which is set to open next year, that new school, part of those changes that could be coming online here for schools and for students across the largest school district here in North Carolina. Those changes, though, would impact roughly 13 schools across Wake County as the district looks to address several issues like overcrowding. School leaders told eyewitness news the proposed changes would shift their focus from building new schools to renovating existing ones. Families expressed, though, some concerns about transportation

if their child school does change in the next school year and also express some concerns about how these school assignments could change in the future as our area continues to grow and welcome in more students. Now, some of those biggest concerns, though, from families still centered around sending their child to a school that's closest to their homes. As a reminder, though, these proposed changes for enrollment do not impact any children in magnet programs. across the school district, even if their school has been identified as one of those schools that could see changes. So if you're a magnet family, you wouldn't be impacted by this. But coming up here at five, we did hear from some families earlier today about how they're feeling about this.

They told me about some of their concerns about what this could look like for their family and their child. Hear from them coming up right here at 5 o'clock. Life hearing carry. I'm John Doutting. ABC 11, eyewitness news. Right. Always controversial. John, we look forward to your next report. Vote 2026 today officially marked two weeks from Election Day. Canada, are in the final stretch of the high-stakes midterm races making their pitch to voters. In a matter of hours, President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks in our state. The stage is set for the president at the airport in Greenville. This is President Trump's second visit to Battleground North Carolina in just over a month.

On September the 16th, the president attended to rally in Gastonia, alongside Republican Senate candidate Michael Watley. Well, today, the president will continue his push to rally voters behind Republicans up and down the ballot. Yeah, tonight's event will be held at Pitt Green, Greenville Airport. That's where we find Tom George. He joins us live. And Tom, a big night for the NCGOP as we get closer to Election Day. Yeah, that's right. Obviously, Election Day right around the corner. And North Carolina is going to be crucial in the battle for who controls the Senate and the House in the midterms.

We just arrived here in Greenville. You can see the stage being set up here, folks starting to get in here. But we're waiting for the president to speak in just. a couple of hours and obviously this is a really crucial state. The president won North Carolina the last three times he ran for president, but obviously a much different environment now with the midterms as the as the president has faced low approval ratings at the same time in our crucial Senate race, Roy Cooper has consistently been leading in the polls over Michael Wattley. So it raises the question why spend time here. But that is something the president is also

looking at with some crucial house races as well. There's the seat in Western North Carolina and the one here currently held by Democrat Don Davis, that Republicans are also hoping to hold on to in their fight to keep the House as well. But obviously a lot at stake, especially with the race for the U.S. Senate, we're expecting to hear the president campaigning for Michael Watley, as again, he has been behind in the polls against Roy Cooper. Again, we're seeing some people just filing in here in Greenville. We'll of course have much more when the president speaks later tonight and we'll

have much more at 5, 6, and 11. For now we're live. Tom Door, JBC 11, Iwoodiss News. Republicans deciding to not spend as much ad money here in North Carolina, but of course still the president coming to visit to make his presence known. Tom, thank you. Right, well, new it forward. Democrats continue to push again for their plan to lower cost. Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross toured the Grand Asia Market in Raleigh.

She compared current food prices to last year's prices. Ross also said President Trump's tariffs have impacted prices for both businesses and consumers. Grocery prices are now more than 4% higher than when Trump took office. More than 90% of the grocery price increases are a direct result of Trump's tariff. But we have a plan to lower prices and make life more affordable. Ross says Democrats also have a plan to address rising costs on health care, housing, as well as energy and gas. Stay with eyewitnesses for continuing coverage of the midterm elections.

Look for our reporting on air. ABC11.com, Disney Plus, and everywhere you stream. And be sure to join us on election night for live results as the big races are called. All right, today was one of those picture perfect fall days that took the dog out to walk today. She was walking on the sidewalk. She sat down. She laid down. She just was chilling there.

Enjoying the weather. Yeah. This is what we call Chamber of Commerce weather. I think we only get 10 days this nice out of the year. And today was one of them. So we're going to continue with the nice weather going forward. It's just not going to be quite as warm as what we saw this afternoon where we reached the mid-state. 70s. Here's what to expect, though, in the coming days. Tiptures will be near seasonal averages.

So we're talking low 70s for Wednesday and Thursday, Friday falling just below average. But interestingly enough, by the time we get into Saturday, 70 will be our new average for that part of the month. So enjoy the dry stretch, including if you have plans to be out in about this evening. Now, it is going to cool down quickly, but maybe not as quickly as it has in previous days because it's a little warmer. So 6 p.m. Tipter is still holding in the low 70s. If you're heading out to the state fair and then we drop it to the 60s through about 8 p.m. 9 p.m. forward. We should be in the 50s. And by tomorrow morning, that's where you step out the door to temperature's in the 40s once again. So like previous days, including this morning, you might want a jacket stepping out the door.

We'll have a clear sky. So plenty of sunshine in the morning. And here's how the rest of the day plays out. So we should be reaching mid-60s by noon. Sunshine continues into the afternoon. It'll be a dry day all across the state. Pretty uniform temperatures as we rise into those low 70s. The only spots in the 60 should be some of the higher elevations out in the Appalachians. So overall, a decent stretch of weather continues.

We'll talk about slightly cooler temperatures we expect through this weekend coming up in your seven-day forecast. Back to you. All right. We'll see you then. Cruz, thank you. Now to some other local headlines in your speed fee tonight. First, we're asking Durham police for updates after a shooting left three people seriously hurt. This happened in a neighborhood in East Durham on Fisk Street just before 9 o'clock last night.

Police telling eyewitness news, two men and a woman were shot and taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries. We are still working to learn more about the victims and any suspects who were involved. New it for the Durham fire department responding to a warehouse fire on South LaSalle Street. People were inside the building at the time, but everyone was able to make it out safely. The warehouse sustained heavy smoke and fire damage throughout the cause and the origin of the fire are under investigation. No one was hurt. New this hour, a man shot and killed in Goldsboro. Police say they responded to Central Heights Road around 10 o'clock last night. That man was taken to the hospital where he died. The victim now identified as 23-year-old Daniel Perez Benitez.

Goldsboro Police have not released any details about a possible suspect. Also New at four, a step toward preserving Wake County's rural character and protected lands. The county has approved the Noose North Area Plan focused on nearly 11,000 acres between Wake Forest and Rollsville. The plan will reclassify 580 acres from community to rural and 250 acres from rural to community. It comes after months of planning, research, and community feedback. Wake County Commissioner Vicki Adams saying, quote, agriculture is an important part of the News North community, and we heard clearly from residents who want to keep farming their land for generations to come. That is the speed feed, Barbara. Back to you.

All right, Lauren, happening now efforts to improve road safety across the capital city. It comes as a startling new report by Lending Tree found Raleigh has the highest accident rate among the 50 largest cities in the country. Michael Perchick joins us live in downtown Raleigh. Michael, you learned about some of the projects already moving forward. Yeah, Barbara, this is going to be a collaborative approach, bringing together law enforcement, wake med, NCDOT, and advocacy roofs to the table, all with a shared goal of reducing the number of fatal and serious injury crashes in the capital city. We average around 40 fatalities every year here in the city. It's a number, Sean Driscoll, manager of the city.

The city's Vision Zero program is working to address. Updating ramps, improving pavement markings, additional signage, reflected backplates at many of the signal heads, signal timing adjustments. The city studied crash data, allowing to prioritize improvement in areas of greatest need. The high injury network is a lot of our corridors that are high volume, higher speeds, multiple lanes, so you know, your capital, Glenwood, Western, Newburn, Saunders. Their comprehensive safety plan is wide ranging from improved visibility for bikes with Deshantons and scooters to introducing raised sidewalks like these two in place along St. Mary Street near Broaden High School to try and

reduce speeds. In addition to the physical changes is an emphasis on education. From 2019 to 23, there are 189 fatal or serious injury crashes in Raleigh. They're alcohol or drug-related. Always have a plan for how one will get home with a sober driver before you ever, again, take the first drink or use any substances. And coming up at 530, speak with the local driving instructor, her thoughts on this report, plus the planned improvement coming to downtown Raleigh aimed at enhancing safety. I'm Michael Perchick. ABC 11 eyewitness news.

That's our startling statistics. Michael, thank you. Coming up next, keeping our eye on the economy. We know many families are still planning a trip to the North Carolina State Fair this week, even as everyday costs are rising. The attendance numbers reported so far how they compare to years past. Plus, a look from the Outer Banks as a noreaster churns up the North Carolina coast. The communities under flood alerts right now. All right, time for a check of first alert traffic.

This is I-40 at Aviation Parkway. That's right near exit 285. And look at the sheer volume of cars on the roads this evening. So a lot of this traffic likely heading toward the fair. Be aware of some delays to your evening commute. As we had a break, here are your traffic hotspots brought to you by West Shore Home. Meet Nexsa. A luxury bathroom experience engineered for beauty without the upkeep.

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Schedule your free design consultation today. ABC. Eyewitness News. We are Local News Weeknights 4 to 630 and 11. New at 4. The North Carolina State Fair is in full swing. And today we're taking a closer look at just how much it costs families to visit the fair this year. DeWan Hoggard joins us live from the fairgrounds.

DeWan, what are you hearing from people who are out there spending their hard-earned cash? Well, good afternoon to you, Lauren. We're here at the state fair and just kind of take a look around here at all these folks having fun today. I had a chance to catch up with a few of these folks as we crunch numbers on what it actually costs for people to visit the state fair this year amid the current economy. A day at the fair cannot quit. It's just ridiculous. It's definitely controlled chaos with kids. Tuesday at the North Carolina. The United State Fair marks day six of rides, games, food, fun, and finances. I was single when I was coming here, like, at first, and then, like, my wife and I came, so I was paying for two.

But now we're paying for four, and then my wife's also pregnant. This year, we're talking with fairgoers who made the decision to spend their day at the state fairgrounds. As just last week, U.S. Department of Labor announcing inflation in September increasing by 3.9%. I think I remember paying $20 versus $40. this year. So, I mean, it's just a whole lot higher than what I'm used to experiencing. By the numbers, the state fair is also seeing a decline in attendance. The first five days of the fair last year, nearly 392,000 people. This year, that figure, close to 354,000 so far. Mostly just saving up. We've been very blessed with the jobs that we've got. So we definitely

make sure that we choose things that enrich their lives. And if you need any money to come to the fair, there is that ATM that you can see right here behind me in terms of attention. attendance. Saturday's rainy weather that we saw in the area likely had an impact on attendance. But the fair, their officials tell me that nearly 200,000 advanced tickets were sold similar to last year. Now if you're looking to save money here at the fair ahead at five, I'll let you know how best that you can get inside the gates at low to no cost. That's all new and ahead for you at five. For now we're live at the state fair. Dwan Hogarth, 11th, I wouldn't snooze news.

I know one woman said she feeds her kids before they leave the house so they don't ask for any food at the fair. We all have to figure it out. That's a good plan. Thank you. We got food at home. Yes. Let's see how that goes. All right, Duane, thank you.

All right, well, tomorrow is Military Appreciation Day at the North Carolina State Fair. Military personnel with ID and up to three guests can go to the fair for free. There will be a military showcase parade, special performances throughout the day. Marching bands from around the area will also perform. The North Carolina State Fair runs through Sunday. The death toll is rising in Ukraine where Russian people. President Vladimir Putin has intensified attacks in the ongoing war. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky claims the U.S. is not providing warnings ahead of those attacks

as President Trump continues to deny those claims and criticize Zelensky. ABC's Reina Roy has the latest. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Ukrainian President Volitomir Zelensky touching down in Oslo, Norway today for talks as Russia ramps up its barrage against Ukraine, just days after President Trump suspended sanctions. on Russia. Zelensky claiming the U.S. is not providing warnings ahead of Russian attacks. Ukrainian officials say the decision to slow data communications that help Ukrainian helicopters take out Russian drones has put millions of Ukrainian lives at risk. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he had a 45-minute conversation with Zelensky this morning. Rubio denying

those claims about intelligence sharing. First of the president is frustrated because he, first of all, he doesn't like to be blamed for things that aren't true, including accusations that somehow he had ordered intelligence sharing to be cut off. And that's not true. He's said that repeatedly. President Trump is not ruling out a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping about ending the war, a summit that would exclude Zelenskyy. I think it's time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine. Video shows the aftermath of a Russian attack on a park in the region of Kharkiv. A Ukrainian baby just a year old killed in her stroller, according to Zelensky.

Some Republicans in Congress are calling Trump's potential meeting with she and Putin absurd. North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis saying, quote, Putin is playing President Trump like a fiddle. Rina Roy, ABC News, New York. Well, now to first alert weather, a powerful Northeaster could impact our coast this week with flood alerts for our coastal communities. NC12 already impacted by the flooding and the overwash. This is video from Rodanthe on Monday, and you can see the overwash coming as crews were building up the sand dunes on the outer banks. Flooding and road closures could happen through at least Thursday. I know Ginger Z was reporting on Good Morning America from North Carolina Coast, so it's a lot of weather happening out there.

Absolutely, and it's crazy how it's so quiet here. I know. We've been getting the breeze because we're sandwiched between that and high pressure, but it's really not much of a problem for us, just the coast. This is the second nor'easter that we've had in the span of a month. And now the National Hurricane Center has been saying for a few days that this could develop some tropical characteristics. The chances of development over the next seven days remain low. It's only about 40%. And so I do think that this could take on some tropical characteristics.

It's just not going to be fully tropical. So whether or not we see it get a name or not, the impacts at our coastline remain the same. And thankfully, this system is going to start to advance northward as we go throughout the day tomorrow. By Thursday, it's way up near New England, paralleling that coastline. Tipters here will still be in the 70s. We'll see more 70s as we close out the week as well before a little cool down going into the weekend. But generally, not expecting much impacts from that noreaster here in central North Carolina. For tonight, though, the winds out of the north from that system and, of course, the clear skies,

we're going back into the 40s again. So I hope you didn't put your jacket too far away because you're going to need it again tomorrow morning. By the time we get to the end of the week and the weekend, we expect this dry stretch to continue. We'll cool down a little bit compared to today and then, of course, that system pulling away. So we should see eventually some improvements at the coast as well. For this afternoon, I'm sure you noticed it was a little bit warmer. So Tipter's gotten to the mid-70s. That's kind of where we're sitting right now.

We're talking anywhere from 8 to about 10 degrees warmer than they were this time yesterday. And that's kind of a regional warm up that we're saying. We don't expect that to last long. So if you like warmer weather, soak in what we have. have for the next few hours. Your evening drive, nothing weather related to slow you down there. Tipter staying in the 70s through 6 p.m., dropping into the 60s through 8 p.m. And then after that, will be in the 50s. So if you have plans to be out past sunset, just know it is going to cool down pretty quickly this evening. You might want a light jacket there as well. First alert for

Dictor walks us through the rest of today. Again, a clear sky, a north wind. That takes us all the way down into the 40s tonight. We wake up with sunshine tomorrow, but of course it is going to be chilly heading out the door and then in the afternoon high temperature should top out in the upper 60s for our northern counties low 70s elsewhere and that sunshine will continue so chilly through the morning improving during the afternoon it just won't be as warm as what we had today still part of our pleasant stretch of weather enjoy it we don't have any rain chances really coming in the near future so as long as you can get out I'd certainly recommend doing so live look from our pindo sky cam and raleigh it is 75 degrees right now Roxborough sitting at 74 75 in Goldsboro and 76 in Fayetteville. Here's tonight's lows. We'll take it city by city here. Some of our coolest spots that we've had over the past few nights like Rocksboro. You're not expected to dip into the 30s tonight.

Low 40s there, mid 40s from Raleigh, down to the sandhills. We could even see some upper 40s. Tomorrow though, tipters around 69 and Henderson and Roanoke Rapids, low 70s elsewhere across Central North Carolina. Your first solar, acule weather seven day forecast has tipters dropping it to the 60s by the time we get into Saturday. We've got a lot of local weekend events, including the RDC Marathon on Sunday. It's looking smooth sailing for that. Tippedures will be right around 70 degrees. That's also the last day of the state fair. So if there was ever a forecast that looked like state fair weather,

I'd say it's this one. And so feeling like fall. It's fall, y'all. It's all right. We've been waiting for it. It's so exciting too. It is. Chills in the air. Chris, thank you. Next to for Amazon hiring for the holidays. How many jobs they hope to fill. right here in the triangle. And we have an important recall alert. What you need to know about injuries reported from a pressure cooker you might find in your kitchen. And a reminder, you can find IWitness News live on ABC 11, Disney Plus, and everywhere you stream. Time now for some news you can use.

Walmart and Sam's Club are offering customers a new joint membership. The cost is $120 a year for a savings of about $98. The joint plan combines the perks of Walmart Plus and Sam's Club Plus. Those include access to Sam's Club, free delivery, gas discounts, and the ability to earn Sam's cash. There is an urgent recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It involves nearly 400,000 pressure cookers made in China with the brand name TriStar. The commission says to stop using the power-quick pot six-quart pressure cookers immediately and get rid of them. Officials say the lids can just open without warning while the cookers are still pressurized, causing hot contents to show.

shootout. The agency has received 24 reports of the malfunction resulting in serious burns. Amazon is hiring more than 300,000 people for seasonal, part-time and full-time roles nationwide. That includes 1,000 workers right here in the triangle. Full-time and seasonal workers earn an average of $20 an hour. Starting January 1st, seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours a week will also qualify for health care coverage. Plans will start at $5 a week with $5 co-pays. And that's news you can use. Lauren, back to you. All right, here at ABC 11, we are continuing our fight against food insecurity, and we hope you'll join us for the 40th annual ABC 11th together food drive starting November 18th. Our goal this year is to raise 1.4 million meals.

Our election coverage continues next as we count down to the midterm elections. We're hearing from one man who says not voting is not an option, even if he is blind and cannot see the ballot. The group helping him and others to make sure all voices are heard. And connecting local students to career opportunities, the special event for middle school students as they look ahead to their next chapter. We are local news. ABC 11 eyewitness news continues now. In vote 2026, President Trump is headed to North Carolina. Tonight he'll hold a rally in Greenville trying to drum up support for Republicans on the ballot

across the state. We will have live coverage coming up on eyewitness news at 5. This comes as today marks two weeks until the midterm elections. It's also the last day to request an absentee ballot in North Carolina. Also new it for accessibility at the polls. As North Carolinians head to the polls for early voting, blind and visually impaired voters are some of those who are navigating this voting process. Penelope Lopez joins us now from an early voting site in Fayetteville. And Penelope, you met with a Fayetteville voter who was early voting without sight. Hey, good afternoon, Lauren.

You know, voting is an important civic right, civic duty. And that is important for Thomas Bass. I met him earlier today. And he voted even before he became blind. And he said he was not going to stop now. Sitting out in election is not an option for Thomas Bass. Right side, right side. Even if he can't see the ballot, he's determined to be heard.

Bass, guided by Terry Thomas, walked into the Smith Recreation Center in Fayetteville to vote. No cameras were allowed in, but after 15 minutes, Bass came out smiling. I think everybody need to go out and let their voice be heard because your voice is your power. Bass lost his eyesight suddenly at 31 after what he says was an allergic reaction to penicillin. Oh, I've been voting way over 20 years. I'm a firm believer in voting for policies, things that affect my everyday life, my home, and since I'm disabled now, so I definitely have to focus on policy. According to the National Federation of the Blind, an estimated 78.6% of blind in low-vision

people voted at a polling place in 2024. Every decision that's made in this community, it affects them too. And that's why it's so important. Terry Thompson, executive director of the Vision Resource Center, has been helping voters with disabilities for 16 years. She says the process is straightforward. She signs an affidavit and then she becomes their eyes in the booth. You're straight reading off the paper so they know what it is.

If they don't know what it is, we can't tell them. We just say, do your best guess that way. But a lot of them like for us to be in there because they trust us. in that way. And Terry says that providing transportation doesn't just get them to the polls, but it provides them independence. Coming up in the next hour, we'll dive more into Thomas's story and his journey to the polls. Reporting in Fayetteville, I'm Penelope Lopez, ABC 11, eyewitness news. Fascinating story, Penelope, thank you. Happening today in Cumberland County, your chance to size up the candidates before you vote. Cumberland County Commissioner

hopefuls will face voters at a forum tonight. Bring your questions and hear directly from the on your ballot. It starts at 630 at Crossroads Church of Fayetteville. Now to some other headlines in your speed feed first. The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting that left two Guilford County deputies injured. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance on Monday night. The suspect 46-year-old Jeremy Wood died on scene from a gunshot wound. The sheriff's office says the two deputies went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other details about the encounter have been released. Apex town leaders are continuing discussions about the future use of flock cameras, also known as automatic license plate readers. There is a town hall

scheduled this week as community members raise some questions about privacy and data security. The town hall will be held this Thursday at 5 p.m. at the apex town hall. If you live in Nightdale, you are invited to a community block party tonight. Town leaders are hosting the event and planters walk off Linwood Road. Neighbors have a chance to learn more about the upcoming parts and wreck bond referendum. The block party starts at 6.30 p.m. That is your speed for feed Barbara back to you. All right Lauren. Well now at four of the push to help local students prepare for life after graduation. Today Durham Public Schools teamed up with Novo and Eli Lilly to host this year's annual career expo. The event is for eighth graders preparing four careers beyond high school.

This event is so important for our eighth grade students. One, because eighth grade is that pivotal year, that transitional year right before they get ready to go into high school. So it's important for us to expose all of our eighth graders. And this is all eighth graders here in Durham Public Schools get this amazing opportunity. to come out and not only see what options are available, but see what possibilities, which are endless here in Durham County. This year, 80 companies and 12 DPS departments and schools participated in the Expo at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Durham Public Schools is one of the 12th largest districts in the state, with 57 schools serving more than 31,000 students in the city and county of Durham.

Well, we are looking ahead of this weekend. Runners from all across the country will descend on Durham for the RDC.D.C. marathon. That race supports the Team Dreia Foundation, which funds and supports bold, innovative research to find a cure or effective treatment for ALS. The course includes parts of the streets at South Point, the city of Durham, and the American Tobacco Trail, and it is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. At last check, there are still some spots available for the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. ABC 11 is proud to be sponsoring this year's RDC Marathon. It's going to be great weather. It might be a little chilly that morning, but it's going to be

great. Good for running. Coming up next in your health check, more teens using popular weight loss drugs. We are hearing from health experts on the impact GLP-1s can have on young people and some important tips for parents. In Toronto, every arrival is a statement, and nothing says it better than this.

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On Saturday, just two days before President Trump was scheduled to make a speech in Wichita, Kansas, police arrested a man who lived on. 20 minutes away accusing him of threatening to kill the president. 24-year-old Jaden Reed's arrest came after police received a crime stoppers tip on Thursday, which led them to some posts that left them deeply concerned. Reid allegedly writing, let's shoot Trump. Where's our shooter?

The Secret Service started digging into Reed's social media accounts, also allegedly finding these chilling quotes, can we shoot him in Kansas, please? I will myself. Reid also allegedly wrote he knew where Trump's upcoming speech in Kansas would be. and that he, quote, already mapped out roofs. And Reid allegedly made an ominous reference to Charlie Kirk's assassination, saying y'all couldn't help him. Reed's arrest comes only months after an armed California man was arrested after conducting surveillance at Trump's L.A. County golf course just days before the president's visit there. There have been numerous threats against President Trump and at least three assassination plots, so the Secret Service is simply taking no chances.

Back to you. Pierre, thank you. In your health check, a new weight loss drug said to deliver better weight loss and appetite regulation. So the new drug was announced by pharmaceutical company Novo. A recent study found women who took the once weekly injection lost about 25% of their body weight on average. Researchers also looked at women with menopause as weight gain is a common symptom during menopause. The study found average weight loss was about 27% before menopause, 25% during and 23% after. the new drug is expected to be FDA approved a little later this year. Well, popular GLP-1s have transformed the health and lives of millions of adults, and now a growing number of teenagers are using them to treat obesity as well.

Wagovi is the only weekly GLP-1 approved kids over 12, an estimated 20% of U.S. children are obese, and while Wagovi prescriptions for kids remains low, they rose 310% from 2019 to 2026. If you are considering Wagovi for your kids, child. Experts say families need to consider eating healthy and exercising as well as the potential for these drugs to become a long-term treatment. Any medication can come with risk and this is why it's really important for them to see someone who is experienced and prescribing.

Doctors say there can be side effects in children just like there are side effects in adults. A big donation for the new NC Children's Hospital. Coming up next and all new this hour, the multi-million dollar investment as health experts, look to expand pediatric care across the Carolinas. ABC 11 First Alert. We make Chevrolet vehicles, but what you do with them makes them so much more. You make them mobile offices, your kids' personal taxi, a concert shuttle, your hockey equipment locker, your recording studio.

We make a Chevrolet, but you make it a Chevy. Discover yours at Chevrolet.ca. Feather on eyewitness news every day. And we're back with the latest on efforts to build North Carolina's first standalone children's hospital. Today, NC Children's received the $100 million grant from the Duke Endowment. The hospital is a joint venture between Duke Health and UNC Health. It will be an independent health system that cares for children and develops specialized programs for complex situations. This is such a unique project.

It's unique in scope. It's unique in ambition. And it is going to change the face of pediatric care. Certainly in North Carolina, but across both Carolinas and the region. We believe that this project has the potential to transform children's health care. Groundbreaking for the project is expected next year in Apex with the grand opening set for early 2030s. Well, now today's top trending stories in real news. First, look at this army of creepy clowns taking over a lawn in South Carolina.

The elaborate Halloween display features a large collection of clowns. and other spooky characters. People have been visiting from all over the state to see this display, which has gone viral, as you can imagine, on social media. Now to the annual Halloween dog parade. Dozens of dog owners gathered in Manhattan and with their pups to show off their best Halloween costumes.

This is the 36th annual Halloween dog parade. And each year, the event sees new pups and new creative costumes. That was a little banana costume on that dog. All right. There's another dog who is a big fan of fall running and playing in the colorful leaves as the fall foliage hits its peak. The man who filmed the video says he and his dog were hunting fall foliage when they came across this pile of leaves in New Hampshire. And he's got the zoomies and having a ball, isn't he? Look at that.

Oh, pull down. That's always my favorite. I know. Tired. They go crazy and then they just calmly walk away from it all. That is real news. It is. Cruz knows the story all too well with the pup at home, don't you, Cruz. Oh, absolutely. I don't know that I would want him at least because he's curly.

I feel like that would be a disaster. It gets all in the hair. Even the pups love this time of the year. They do. Very photogenic. It's hard not to, right? Yeah. I don't mind it now. Once it gets cold, then I'm going to mind it. Right now, we'll enjoy what we have. These chilly mornings haven't been so bad.

So it's not like we're down in the 30s or 20s. We're in the 40s. So you might want a jacket heading out the door again tomorrow morning. And we've got another stretch of several nights and the 40s. So this lasts all the way through early next week. We're going to have lots of chilly morning. So again, fall lovers rejoice. This forecast is for you.

Now, today was a little warmer, but still nice to get out for an evening walk. Tipters staying in the 70s through 6 p.m. And then we'll drop into the 60s for an hour or two before cooling all the way down into the 50s. So if you're going out for a walk or even out to the state fair, just keep in mind. It's going to get chilly later tonight. You might win a jacket as you head out for your evening plans. as well. Tomorrow morning, coolest through about 11 a.m. And then in the afternoon, it's not feeling so bad. It's kind of where we should be for this time of the year. Very seasonal. We'll have a lot of sunshine,

still staying a bit breezy throughout the day tomorrow. But that's really the last breezy day that we have this week as that system off our coast is finally going to start to move northward throughout the day tomorrow. Now, because we're still on the left side of that, we get dry sinking air. And what that means is our forecast also is dry. Tipters staying in the low 70s through Friday. We drop it to the 60s briefly on Saturday. Sunday, if you're running the RDC Marathon, Tipters will start out in the low 40s, afternoon highs right around 70. That is also the last day of the state fair. And then early next week, still looking pleasant and dry. Tipters will warm up just a little bit back into the mid-70s. Steve Daniels joins us now with

what's coming up at 5. Hello, Steve. Hi, Cruz at 5. We are live in Greenville where President Trump is holding a rally this evening. He's drumming up support for Republican candidates in the midterm election two weeks from today. Roy Cooper is weighing in on that visit as well. We have breaking news from the Way County Justice Center, the 20-year-old charged with hitting and killing an NC State professor near campus enters a plea in the courtroom. At the same time, we're diving into efforts to make Raleigh Street safer as we learn Raleigh actually is the highest accident rate among the 50 largest cities in the entire country. Nat Geo is out with a list of 25 must-visit places in 2027, something to consider as you're planning your getaways. And we have the top pet names of the

year. And look, I guarantee you, they will absolutely surprise you. A lot of people are naming their pets after food items. Yeah, Lauren and Barbara, we'll have that coming up here at 5 o'clock. Some interesting new names on that list. Okay. My baby's named after some bling, diamonds. That's right. All right, Steve, we'll see you. Thank you. It's spooky season, and Hulu is debuting a new series that combines dark comedy with mystery and the frightening time of lovingly called Coming of Age. Yeah, okay, so Phony premieres today with a star-setted cast and an Academy Award-winning creator.

Alicia Vitelley-Vidrelli talked to the cast and the crew about this funny yet nail-biting new series. My name is Sonny Cook and I think I'm a lucky person. That is until Sunny gets into a car accident and realizes his life may have changed in more ways than one. Oh my God, oh my God. It was not my mom. This feels like something that

you haven't quite seen before. And for me, that's so exciting. Connie Britton plays Ellen, the loving mother. It's just my mom and me, and she is truly my favorite person. Who is now a mind-bending mystery. You think that your mom has been swapped out with a different woman. You have no idea what's going to happen, and wouldn't you like to know what's going to happen in this cliffhanger exciting show?

Is that his mother? Or is this woman a phony? Let's get you wrong. Sort of like, oh, whoa, like what happens? Like, what does this mean? The mystery of that and that's just something that I've never been able to play before. The creators say at the heart, this is a coming of age story. That time of your life is so hard, but we all go through it.

And you're kind of like in this like frenzied state of like, I want to feel big things and be connected, but I also am like so strange and so alienated. Sonny turns to his friends with suspicions, which is where. where mystery meets drama. I just want everything to be like it used to be. Meets humor. And I think it's a surprisingly funny watch. As oddities and inconsistencies are revealed,

the audience gets to piece together this puzzle right alongside Sonny and his crew. Are we going to be totally shocked? I think so. I was shocked when I read the script, so. Okay. We're going to leave it at that. Smile.

All right, that is Alicia Viteerelli with that report. The premiere of phony, streaming now with two episodes on Hulu with new episodes every week. Still ahead, pushback in Orange County. Neighbors sharing their frustrations with eyewitness news over plans to bring rental homes to the town of Carborough. Here's tonight's ABC Primetime Preview. At 8-7 Central, it's dedication night on Dancing with the Stars. Gorgeous! Our stars are dancing for the people who've inspired them most.

It's going to be really special. say that all of this is very personal for me. To have one dedicated to seeing like all the things that we've actually been through as a human being and the struggles, I'm really excited to honor the people who kept me alive. At 10-9 Central on RJ Decker, Emmy receives an intriguing offer. My friend and I were wondering you could help with the case. Someone we believe was falsely acute like yourself. You know I haven't practiced in New York, right?

Then it's your late local news and Jimmy Kimmel Live with guests, Howard Stern, Amy Schumer, and Tom Morello.