We’re also following new developments in shootings at two universities in the Triangle. Plus, we take you inside Amazon’s new facility in Johnston County. There is also new help for young adults as they age out of the foster care system. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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The Wayne County Public School system denounced a fundraiser at Rosewood Middle School that allowed students to purchase extra grade credits with a monetary donation to the school, officials said in a statement Wednesday.

<b>GOLDSBORO, N.C.</b> — The Wayne County Public School system denounced a fundraiser at Rosewood Middle School that allowed students to purchase extra grade credits with a monetary donation to the school, officials said in a statement Wednesday.

Rosewood principal Susie Shepherd said students who donated $20 would get 20 extra-credit points. Students could apply 10 points to two tests. In some cases, the points could boost a student's test score up a letter grade.

Rosewood principal Susie Shepherd said students who donated $20 would get 20 extra-credit points.

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Goldsboro school stops extra-credit fundraiser

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In a meeting Tuesday afternoon, district administration directed Shepherd to immediately end the fundraiser at the Goldsboro school. In addition, no extra credit that may have resulted from the donations will be issued. Starting Thursday, all donations will be returned.

Wayne County Schools spokesman Ken Derksen said it isn't clear whether the principal violated any specific policy or if there will be any disciplinary action taken. The matter remains under investigation.

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Goldsboro school ordered to stop extra-credit fundraiser

Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots on the campus of Shaw University in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday.

Shots fired on Shaw University campus, man in custody, police say

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus, person in custody 

Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

School safety is a top-of-mind issue for many people in North Carolina. We asked the two candidates for state schools superintendent how they plan to address the problem.  

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison.

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

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We have one anomaly in the overall lovely spring weather this week. There is about a 50 percent chance for showers on Wednesday afternoon.

Clear and cool tonight; chance of rain comes Wednesday afternoon

Tuesday evening will be pleasant, April 23, 2024

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Police officers surround a building on Shaw University's campus after a person was taken into custody for possession of a firearm.

Shots fired at Shaw University campus, man in custody

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus 

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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Since his final NBA season playing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2021, JJ Redick has served as an analyst and basketball commentator for ESPN. 

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

JJ Redick and other Duke greats were honored at halftime during the Duke vs. Maryland game pm Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Photo by: Will Bratton)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes were down big at home in the NHL playoffs, playing desperate hockey full of withering long shifts in the offensive zone as they tried to rally.

Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

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The Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback in this draft. That much is easy to see. The hard part is picking the right one -- and determining what it's worth to them to get him.

NFL teams often misfire on drafting QBs. But how often do they fail? And why?

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What can we expect from the Duke Blue Devils under head coach Manny Diaz? Here are some things we learned during the team's Blue & White game on Saturday.