In Brief: Goodnight Brothers: Recall affected labeled ham product; Jackson Sumner wins national award

A recall from Johnston County Ham Company in Smithfield only affected one product that carried a Goodnight Brothers label, according to the Boone-based company, but it was not produced by Goodnight Brothers. "The product that is being recalled is a Fully Cooked Country Ham Deli Loaf that carries the Est# 2646," Goodnight said in a Thursday statement.

Unlike other vulnerable GOP senators, Burr embraces Trump

In this Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C. makes a comment during a live televised Senate debate with Democratic challenger Deborah Ross at UNC-TV studios in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. Polls show Burr and Democrat challenger Deborah Ross are running neck-and-neck in a race that could help decide control of the senate.

Republican VP nominee Mike Pence speaks at a rally in Wilmington on Oct. 18, 2016.

Republican candidate for vice president Mike Pence is a late addition to the speakers' list for a big biennial rally featuring North Carolina's top elected GOP leaders. Thousands usually attend "The Conservative Rally" featuring barbecue, music and political one-liners and calls to action.