Property values shoot up in Wake and Durham counties, food banks struggle to keep stomachs full, and Raleigh's reservoir hits an all-time low.
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WRAL News REWIND: Nov. 18-24
Property values shoot up in Wake and Durham counties, food banks struggle to keep stomachs full, and Raleigh's reservoir hits an all-time low.
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TOP STORY: Property Value Notices Go Out in Wake, Durham Counties
New property tax values arrived in mail boxes Wednesday across Wake and Durham counties and homeowners are already calling about appeals.
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TOP STORY: Falls Lake Reaches Record Low Level
Raleigh's primary reservoir is at an all-time low level, despite recent rains and declining water consumption by area residents.
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SUNDAY: Wake Schools Fuel Budget Running on Fumes
The higher cost of fuel has run the Wake County schools' fuel budget millions of dollars short.
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SUNDAY: Despite Drought, No Grinch-Christmas for Tree Farmers
Christmas tree-sellers in the Triangle are already doing business, and in spite of the drought, experts said this year's crop is going to be good and green, just like last year.
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MONDAY: Fight Predicted for School Bus Seat Belt Money
Installing seat belts on school buses could create a funding fight among North Carolina school districts and law enforcement agencies.
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MONDAY: Suspect Arrested in Durham Man's Slaying
A suspect in the slaying of a 89-year-old Bragtown man turned himself in on Monday evening, Durham County Sheriff Worth L. Hill announced.
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MONDAY: Wake Launches Campaign to Lure Video-Gaming Industry
Wake County has launched a new marketing campaign targeted at the video-gaming industry in an effort to get more companies to move to the area, develop software and create jobs.
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MONDAY: Man Dressed as Woman Robs Bank, Prompts Bomb Scare
A bomb squad was called to a Fayetteville bank Monday morning to investigate a suspicious package found after a robbery, police said.
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TUESDAY: Slow Start to State Highway Patrol Review
Governor Easley ordered a review of the state Highway Patrol nearly two months ago, but a consultant has yet to be hired for the job.
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TUESDAY: Christmas-Assistance Program Being Abused
About 200 people have taken advantage of a holiday assistance program aimed to help families provide gifts for children this year.
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TUESDAY: Grand Jury to Hear Pinned Intruder Case
Prosecutors will send a case to the grand jury to determine whether a Selma man should face charges for allegedly pinning a suspected thief between a car and a fence and killing him.
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TUESDAY: N.C. Company Develops Camera to Catch Graffiti Artists in the Act
Law Enforcement Associates is marketing a new crime-fighting tool designed to help police catch graffiti artists.
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TUESDAY: Cumberland Schools Crack Down on Bibles in Class
A complaint from a parent prompted Cumberland County Schools to remind all elementary school principals Monday that outside groups aren't allowed to distribute Bibles in the schools.
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WEDNESDAY: Raleigh Pumps New Water to Neuse, Saving Falls Lake Flow
To extend the capacity of Raleigh's primary reservoir, officials are using other water to keep up Neuse River flows.
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WEDNESDAY: Police Go Undercover to Stop Prostitution Near RDU Airport
Morrisville and Cary police say prostitutes are hooking up with customers online and then meeting at hotels near the airport. Investigators are going undercover to stop it.
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WEDNESDAY: New Randy Parton Theatre Contract Draws Criticism
The public is getting the first look at the new contract between the city of Roanoke Rapids and the Randy Parton Theatre. Some folks are already asking why the city is absorbing some of Parton's debt.
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WEDNESDAY: Teen Shot in Durham; Police Seek Assailants
A 16-year-old male was shot several times in the torso in Durham just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. The assailants fled in a red GMC Jimmy SUV.
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WEDNESDAY: Garner Police to Offer Weekly Podcast
The Garner Police Department on Wednesday will launches a weekly podcast on recruitment, safety and most wanted criminals.
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WEDNESDAY: 3 Accused of Aiding Robbery Suspect's Flight
Garner police accused three workers at a warehouse of taking stolen money to help a robbery suspect try to escape.
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THURSDAY: 'Gobbles to Go' Volunteers Deliver Thanksgiving Day Meals
Dozens of Rescue Mission volunteers fanned out across Raleigh Thursday to deliver a holiday feast to those in need.
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THRSDAY: Reds' Hamilton Drops by Durham Rescue Mission
Former Athens Drive High School baseball standout and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Josh Hamilton visited with volunteers and guests.
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THURSDAY: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren While Parents Serve
In some military families, both parents are deployed at the same time. It causes challenges for child care and often times; families are forced to come up with creative solutions.
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FRIDAY: Customers Come Out for 'Black Friday' Retail Romp at Malls
Consumers turned out in force and visions of a profitable year danced in retailers' heads at malls across the Triangle.