We’re also hearing Warren County School's response to claims of a 6-year-old boy with autism restrained and put in a closet at school. Plus, why some Wake County residents want more of your tax dollars to go toward schools. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11: It’s a warming week, but how comfortable will it feel? We’re tracking temperatures and the next rainmaker

In November 2022 Tessiah Smithen received a letter that's haunted her for 18 months. Since, a teacher has resigned, and the school system is making changes following a 5 On Your Side investigation.

5 On Your Side: An anonymous letter accused a Wake teacher of abuse. What happened after a mom pushed for an investigation

5 On Your Side: Teacher accused of abusive behavior toward student with autism

In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

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When money is tight, a paycheck advance app can help - for a cost.

Billions borrowed through paycheck advance apps

Republican leadership sends in committee floaters to move legislation forward.

Bounced check fees, small loan fees go up under bill

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Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and investigative reporter Mark Binker hit the highlights from another busy day in the state legislature. 

Thursday wrap: Changes to Pre-K, boat fees

A proposal to cut in half the number of children eligible for the state's Pre-K program won tentative House aproval Thursday. 

Pre-K changes get first House OK

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Consumer finance companies in North Carolina could charge higher rates and more fees under a proposal that passed Senate Commerce Tuesday. 

Higher loan rates headed to Senate floor

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Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said there is a need for small short term loans, but Attorney General Roy Cooper said the return of the industry would be a "bad idea." 

Payday lending bill draws criticism

State Sen. Jerry W. Tillman, R-District 29

Consumer advocates said the small bank was offering a product that amounted to a payday loan. 