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WRAL parent company inducted to NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame 

Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

A look at inflation at the grocery store

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 2003 burglary on Christmas Eve. 

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 2003 burglary on Christmas Eve.

Preston Jamil Jackson, of Fayetteville, is charged with second degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering, larceny of a fire arm and felony conspiracy.

Jackson was being held Wednesday at Halifax County Jail under a $2,500 bond. His next court date is June 11.

Police said the burglary occurred on Dec. 24, 20003 at a home on Thelma Road in Roanoke Rapids. An investigation showed that while residents were away, the home was broken into.

Authorities said recent evidence led to the filing of charges.

Fayetteville man arrested for burglary

Preston Jamil Jackson

NEW YORK — A man set himself on fire Friday afternoon near the lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump.

Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Courthouse Where Trump Is on Trial

Trump Trial Enters Fourth Day With Opening Arguments Next Week

This weekend offers a pleasant mix of sunshine and showers, perfect for both outdoor activities and catching up on some rest and relaxation.

 Raleigh weekend brings sunshine, showers & comfortable temperatures

Weather for the weekend 

The crash involved a school bus from Corinth Holders Elementary School at North Carolina Highway 96 and Earpsboro Road in Johnston County, according to authorities.

Johnston County school bus involved in crash on NC 96 

UNC staff and hospital executives got their first looks at the product of the years-long construction project: a new hospital dedicated entirely to surgery.

New UNC surgical hospital to bring more beds, new procedures to patients

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Game 1 is Saturday night in Raleigh. Game 2 is Monday at PNC Arena.

Make your plans: Complete Hurricanes-Islanders first-round schedule

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The No. 15 Tar Heels have now beat No. 25 Duke in 15 consecutive games. Both teams now prepare for the ACC championship next week.

Women's Lacrosse: North Carolina pulls away in the third quarter, beats Duke

Duke vs. UNC women's lacrosse

A Johnston County mother says a teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School used a racial slur against her daughter and threatened their family following a minor classroom disagreement.

Johnston County teacher accused of racial slur and threatening family

Archer Lodge middle school teacher filmed threatening students 

The Carolina Hurricanes are no stranger to playoff hockey. They're in the postseason for the sixth-straight season and are regarded as a Stanley Cup contender.