See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest

The votes are in for our Pumpkin Carving Contest. Check out the pumpkins below, including the contest winner our readers voted for.

Pumpkin carved by Ashley P.

Winner: NC State Wolfpack

Reader Ashley P. had a little extra help from her kitty, which we will allow. This tuff and intricate pumpkin screams “Go Pack” — and we are here for it.

Pumpkin carved by Matthew H.

Finalist: NC — The best state in the country

We have to agree Matthew H., NC is the best state in the country. Here at 6AM City, RALtoday’s parent company, we live by the phrase “pride in place,” and this pumpkin knocked it out of the park.

Pumpkin carved by Tristan B.

Finalist: Construction

While construction on I-40 can be scary, we have good news for you Tristan B., completion for the I-40 widening project is expected by late 2024. Thanks for the scare.