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

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

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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

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<b>HOKE COUNTY, N.C.</b> — A Hoke County manufacturing company announced that it is laying off more workers.

, which manufactures brand name products in the foods, home care and personal care industries, plans to lay off 50 workers from its Hoke County plant by Thanksgiving.

Last summer, more than 100 employees lost their jobs when the company phased out the company's hair spray division.

Earlier this year, another Hoke County plant cut jobs; Burlington Industries let about 200 people go.

Unilever To Lay Off 50 Workers

WRAL News was told that 24 students were on board, ages 5 to 11. Two students were taken to WakeMed for femur fractures and facial lacerations. Seven other students were taken to a hospital in Smithfield.

2nd Johnston County school bus crash in 4 days sends 9 children to hospital

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

Deputies said they commanded the man to drop the weapon and raise his hands. However, they said the man refused to comply and instead fired two rounds. A deputy fired his gun, hitting the man.

Deputy shoots & kills man waving firearm at passing cars, authorities say

The USGS website shows the earthquake happened just south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.


Earthquake rumbles near Charlotte airport, most recent in string of NC quakes

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Following a prank that left many fleeing the event last year, the Town of Knightdale has announced that it will celebrate the Fourth of July this year without fireworks. 

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

A pregnant goat named Beverly at the Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary has taken social media by storm with her heartwarming journey to motherhood.

Mama Beverly: Fuquay-Varina's own TikTok star gives birth to two adorable babies!

Fuquay-Varina goat farm goes viral 

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Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. "Tommy" Weeks Jr.

Memorial service for Deputy US Marshal killed in Charlotte

Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks on Monday morning.

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The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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Guard Deja Kelly, a three-time All-ACC first-team selection, will play her final college season at Oregon, she announced Monday.

Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

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Running back Rashaad Penny will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.

Panthers plan to sign RB Rashaad Penny, report says

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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said 4 oz. packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75 cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts have the potential to be contaminated with listeria.