We also break down the new ruling changing the game for college athletes. Plus, who could see heavy rain and gusty winds to end the week. Watch WRAL NEWS on FOX 50 at 10 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On FOX 50 at 10: ADHD medication shortage. The causes for empty shelves and how much one parent says she’s paying for an alternative brand

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

Stores that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Staples, offer convenient and accessible solutions for North Carolina residents looking to responsibly dispose of their electronics.

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Old electronics 

Grower Mark Britt said the sapping affect of the drought on his tomatoes forced him to get creative: Instead of the biggest tomato, he brought the best-quality, smallest tomato he had grown.

Drought Saps State Fair Entries