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Ads attacking Mark Robinson hit North Carolina airwaves
Anyone trying to take a break from politics to watch football in North Carolina on Saturday found the airwaves awash in fresh commercials attacking Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor who was recently the subject of a CNN investigation into his past comments on the message boards of a pornographic website.
An ad referring to the allegations in the CNN report was published Saturday by The Lincoln Project. The ad toys with the narrative by saying Robinson has been seen in public with a convicted felon — Donald J. Trump — but goes on to call Robinson a “weirdo.”
A commercial from the campaign of Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor Josh Stein calls Robinson dangerous, extreme, unhinged and “unfit to be governor.”
A commercial from the campaign of Vice-President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris seeks to link Robinson and former president Donald J. Trump with a series of video clips, ending with the assertion that Robinson and Trump are both wrong for North Carolina.
The Stein and Harris ads do not refer to the CNN report.
“It’s All True” | The Lincoln Project
TRANSCRIPT
Narrator: “Have you heard the latest about North Carolina Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson? It’s all true.”
“He’s been seen in public with a convicted felon, not just any felon, but a felon who was found liable for sexual assault by his hometown jury.”
“He even praises the felon.”
Robinson: “On this stage, today, I am endorsing Donald J. Trump as the president of the United States of America.”
Narrator: “What a weirdo.”
“He loves the felon, and the felon loves the weirdo.”
Trump: “This is Martin Luther King on steroids.”
Narrator: “Everything you’ve heard about Mark Robinson and Donald Trump is true. They deserve each other, but North Carolina and America deserve better.”
“Both Wrong | Harris-Walz 2024” | Kamala Harris campaign
TRANSCRIPT
Trump: “And he’s been an unbelievable lieutenant governor, Mark Robinson.”
Robinson: “For me, there’s no compromise on abortion.”
Trump: “I think you’re better than Martin Luther King.”
Robinson: “We could pass a bill saying you can’t have an abortion in North Carolina for any reason.”
Robinson: “Abortion in this country is about killing a child because you weren’t responsible enough to keep your skirt down.”
Trump: “I’ve been with him a lot, I’ve gotten to know him, and he’s outstanding.”
Narrator: “Donald Trump and Mark Robinson: They’re both wrong for North Carolina.”
“War” | Josh Stein campaign
TRANSCRIPT
IS THIS WHO YOU WANT AS YOUR GOVERNOR?
Robinson: “I got them AR-15s in case the government gets too big for its britches, cause I’m going to fill the backside of them britches with some lead.”
Robinson: “Go into battle and take the head of your enemy.”
Robinson: “Cause it’s time to go to war, folks.”
Robinson: “Get mad at me if you want to. Some folks need killing.”
MARK ROBINSON IS EXTREME, DANGEROUS, UNHINGED
Robinson: “It’s time for somebody to say it.” (No video)
MARK ROBINSON IS UNFIT TO BE GOVERNOR
Robinson: “Some folks need killing.”
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At least two people are dead and “several” others are injured after a “planned fight” at a North Carolina park escalated into a mass shooting, authorities said.
Police have identified several victims and suspects after Monday’s shooting at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Authorities confirmed there were multiple victims in the shooting, but did not provide an exact number. The suspects were still at large over two hours later.
Officers were called to the park just before 10 a.m. after reports of a fight, which then escalated into multiple people shooting each other.
Area schools are not in lockdown, and classes are operating as normal, police said.
“Due to the number of people involved, efforts are ongoing to account for everyone. At this time, some of those involved in the incident are juveniles,” police said.
According to local news station WFMY, at least three people were taken to the hospital. Officials have not shared their conditions.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and remains under investigation.
This is a developing story
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-2-0, Fireball: 6
Evening: 4-1-7, Fireball: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-4, Fireball: 4
Evening: 8-1-5-6, Fireball: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
02-21-32-35-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from April 19 drawing
18-26-27-31-42
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be a young program across the board next season, with well over two dozen freshmen and numerous additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Expectations for the 2026 season are lowered dramatically after a disastrous first season for head coach Bill Belichick, though those expectations could help the Tar Heels fly under the radar.
As the Tar Heels approach the end of spring ball, it is time to look at the veterans of the team—the ones who have the experience to lead, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s look at three underrated seniors for the 2026 football season.
Ade Willie, Cornerback
Willie joins the Tar Heels program after four years with Michigan State, as the former 4-star player in the 2022 recruiting class gets an opportunity to not only provide depth to the secondary, but potentially start Week 0 against TCU.
Willie played in over 30 games with the Spartans and brings experience in the secondary at cornerback and safety, along with quality length and closing speed to the football. For a defense that needs players to step up, the redshirt senior from IMG Academy will be asked to do so.
Isaiah Johnson, Defensive Lineman
The defensive line is beginning to look like one of the Tar Heels’ strengths for the 2026 season. Johnson, a former transfer from Arizona, enters his redshirt senior year looking to add another year of production after 40 tackles and two sacks this past season.
North Carolina has an impressive group of starters with Malkart Abou-Jaoude, Leroy Jackson, and incoming transfer Jaylen Harvey. Johnson adds value to the group as a run defender with the ability to penetrate the pocket. While not discussed as a key player, Johnson’s name will be used plenty during the regular season as a potential standout for the program’s defensive front.
Coleman Bryson, Safety
Bryson was a reserve player for the Tar Heels’ secondary last season as a big nickel defender in the rotation. Heading into his redshirt senior year, the former Minnesota Gopher is looking to become a full-time starter in the secondary.
It wasn’t long ago when Bryson was making plays as the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl Defensive MVP. His special teams abilities were valuable for North Carolina last season, and he flashed at times in coverage against tight ends, including a pass breakup in the season-opener against TCU. The Waynesville, North Carolina, native could be a key defender on the back-seven in 2026.
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