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 

<b>LAS VEGAS</b> — A Fayetteville woman who is in Las Vegas representing North Carolina in the

is getting ready for the big event this weekend.

Brooke McLaurin is taking in Vegas and rehearsing this week for the pageant, which is Saturday.

McLaurin and the other contestants visited the Jay Leno show last week. McLaurin got up on stage for the studio audience and danced.

"As we all know I am a singer, so I was trying to be as graceful as possible," McLaurin joked. "I walked away with a Jay Leno T-shirt, so I guess it was worth it."

The contestants arrived in Las Vegas last Saturday.

Before she was chosen as Miss North Carolina last year, McLaurin had surgery twice to remove a brain tumor.

"I really appreciate all the support and all the letters that have been sent from home," McLaurin said from Las Vegas. "I could not have done this without you."

Fayetteville Woman Vies For Miss America Crown

An NC State student is out $41,000 after university police say he fell victim to a global dating agency scam.

Dating agency scam costs NC State student $41,000

Talking Tech: Tinder app offers coronavirus safety reminders

There are more active drug shortages in the United States than ever, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service. Parents in North Carolina are feeling the strain of the shortage especially for ADHD medication

NC parents struggling to find ADHD medication as drug shortages reach record high in US

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We have a summer-like day on tap Thursday, but it will be short lived as we have a Level 1 risk for storms on Friday.

Summer-like day on Thursday, Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer -- as long as they meet academic requirements -- after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.

NCAA allows transfers to be immediately eligible, no matter how many times they've switched schools

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Economists for the General Assembly and Gov. Roy Cooper's state budget office now predict collections will exceed revenue budgeted for the year ending June 30 by $413 million, or a 1.2% increase. And state coffers will bring in $1 billion more in the fiscal year starting July 1 than what was anticipated, or a 3% increase.

North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year

North Carolina Legislative building off Salisbury Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

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A crash has shut down all but one lane of Interstate 540 westbound near Buffaloe Road in Raleigh. Sky 5 is over the scene

Crash shuts down I-540 West near Buffaloe Road in Raleigh; Sky 5 is over the scene

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The Carolina Hurricanes are no stranger to playoff hockey. They're in the postseason for the sixth-straight season and are regarded as a Stanley Cup contender.

Chaos-causing Canes start chase for the cup as favorites

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Over the course of her career, Ashley Twichell has pushed through situations that might have otherwise been the end of it, including a recurring shoulder injury and the COVID pandemic.

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

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The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league after an investigation found that the 24-year-old had violated betting rules, the league said.

NBA bans Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter for violating league's gambling rules

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North Carolina FC advanced to the Round of 32 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 1-0 win over Carolina Core FC in third-round play Wednesday night at WakeMed Soccer Park. 