Americans’ Social Security benefits will be slashed in 2035 if lawmakers don’t act to address the pending shortfall, according to an annual report released Monday by the Social Security trustees. That’s one year later than previously forecast.

Social Security, Medicare benefits will last a little longer in newest estimate

WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse of children in crisis, and the billion-dollar company operating them, tonight at 6 on WRAL News.

 

Only on WRAL at 6: Claims of assault and over-medicating kids in crisis at North Carolina facilities

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

Bicentennial Plaza 

Alissa Bierma, the upper Neuse riverkeeper for the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation, paddles along the river.