Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is under pressure from members of his own party to drop out of the state’s gubernatorial race, people familiar with the matter told WRAL on Thursday. A spokesman for Robinson shot down the questions about the possibility of him dropping out.

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has gone quiet amid rumors of an impending negative news story that may force him out of the race, according to reports.

Mark Robinson is facing pressure from within the Republican Party to suspend his campaign with anticipation of a story that is expected to be published on Thursday.

CBS 17 also learned Thursday that the lieutenant governor’s office at the state legislative building had been cleared out.

CBS 17 also learned Thursday that the lieutenant governor’s office at the state legislative building had been cleared out.