We’re also following who could be paying more out of pocket according to a new Wake Co budget proposal. Plus, how hundreds of UNC faculty and staff are supporting student protesters. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11 : Scattered showers & storms. Which days this week have the ingredients for severe weather

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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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

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<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A Durham woman accused of abusing her 4-year-old son faces another arrest.

Tamekecia Justice missed her scheduled court date.

Bail was doubled from $50,000 to $100,000. Lawyers say Justice may have skipped town.

Justice is accused of abusing her son so badly he developed gangrene and lost a leg.

Woman Accused In Child Abuse Case Fails To Appear In Court

Wake County residents learned the details of the proposed budget on Monday, including potential property tax increases. Wake County public schools are also requesting a significant budget increase.

Wake County budget: Property tax increases likely, public schools could get $49 million increase

Home value in Raleigh suburbs outpacing value of downtown homes

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

Grab your umbrella! The rain isn't over yet. We have potential to see thunderstorms and showers every day until the weekend.

Storms possible overnight⛈️ with severe threat for next several days

Severe weather risks

5 On Your Side first reached out to the Town of Pittsboro after getting a tip that gas, water and electricity lines were damaged in several different accidents by Brightspeed contractors.

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

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The Wake County Public School System announced its Teacher of the Year on Monday night.

Millbrook teacher wins 2024 WCPSS Teacher of the Year, district says

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Wake County residents are expected to learn more on Monday about how much their property tax bills will increase and how much the county will allocate toward public schools.

Wake County leaders discuss property tax hikes, money for schools during budget presentation

Wake County budget meeting

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four Monday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Miami, his first major league start in nearly two years.

Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years

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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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Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets to play in at least one major this year. He announced Monday on social media that he received an invitation to play in the PGA Championship next week.

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship

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The non-jury trial started more than five years after the state NAACP and several local chapters sued over the 2018 law, saying the photo requirement and two other voting-related provisions violate the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act in part because lawmakers enacted them with discriminatory intent.