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Raleigh mother, sons share life inside homeless shelter
Last year, 2,757 homeless children attended Wake County public schools. Among those who call homeless shelters their home are 10-year-old "C" and his 4-year-old brother "Nalo," who live at the Raleigh Rescue Mission with their mother, Jenn.
Updated 6:42 p.m. today | Read Story | 9 comments
Sleep key for busy moms
New moms know all too well how difficult it is to balance a household and get back in shape. Olympic beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings shares the importance of a good night's sleep while juggling so many activities.
Posted May 7 | Video
Dudley man loses leg, not faith after 18-wheeler crash
Floydie Harris remembers waking up face down in a muddy ditch next to an 18-wheeler the morning of Jan. 31. His legs broken and mangled, he waved his hands and screamed for help.
Updated April 30 | Read Story | 14 comments
Parents 'heartbroken' after no charges in baby's day care death
Updated April 29 | Read Story | 53 comments
Routine helps family of 5 save
Updated April 3 | Read Blog Post | 15 comments
New dinos visit NC Zoo
Posted March 30 | Video
Losing wives, raising kids: UNC support group helps widowed dads
Updated March 29 | Read Story
Decades after leaving school, Fayetteville centenarian gets diploma
Posted March 28 | Read Story

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