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

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Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

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A 27-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash involving a vehicle and moped Thursday night in north Raleigh, authorities said. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A 27-year-old man was seriously injured when his moped collided with a vehicle Thursday night in north Raleigh, authorities said. 

The crash happened in the 2900 block of Spring Forest Road, off Capital Boulevard, about 10 p.m.

Raleigh police said Barbara LeBlanc, 50, of Raleigh turned left onto Spring Forest Road into the path of a moped driven by John Mahaffey, of Raleigh. Police said Mahaffey braked, but his moped broadsided the Acura. Police said the headlamp on the moped may not have been functioning.

Mahaffey was taken to WakeMed, where he was listed in critical condition Saturday afternoon.

Spring Forest Road was shut down while authorities investigated the wreck.

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Moped driver hurt in Raleigh crash

The Storm Prediction Center has the Triangle under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday.

Level 1 risk: Severe storms, damaging winds & hail possible Friday⛈️

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack

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A local Hip-Hop artist and UNC-Chapel Hill educator died, the North Carolina Arts Council announced Thursday on Facebook.

NC Hip-Hop icon Kevin "Rowdy" Rowsey dies

Kevin "Rowdy" Rowsey

WASHINGTON (AP) — One woman miscarried in the restroom lobby of a Texas emergency room as front desk staff refused to admit her. Another woman learned that her fetus had no heartbeat at a Florida hospital, the day after a security guard turned her away from the facility. And in North Carolina, a woman gave birth in a car after an emergency room couldn't offer an ultrasound. The baby later died.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

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Firefighters said when they arrived here just after midnight, the side of the home was engulfed in flames.

Fire forces 11 people out of home in Durham

11 people escape house fire in Durham

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After 22 years in business, Armadillo Grill on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh has closed.



Glenwood South staple Armadillo Grill closes

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Brandon Butterworth picked up his first hit of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat No. 11 North Carolina.

NC State beats UNC with walk-off homer in game one of weekend series

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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.