5 On Your Side digs into potential fire hazards all over your home. Found inside phones, toys, cars, and lawn tools, lithium-ion batteries can cause serious damage. At 6 p.m., WRAL shares simple steps to protect your home from lithium batteries.

On WRAL at 6:🔥Fire hazards inside toys and lawn tools. 5 On Your Side shares simple steps to protect your home from lithium-ion batteries.

More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

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

Check out all the great new Harris Teeter Super Doubles deals with the coupons in the Sunday paper including freebies! 

Bush’s Chili Beans, select, 15.5 oz, .80 each - $1/2 coupon from 10/16 SS = 2 for FREE!

Gwaltney hot dogs, 12 oz, .77 - .75 coupon from 10/16 SS (DND) = Free if it does double and 2 cents if it does not

Gwaltney bologna, 12 oz or chicken hot dogs, 16 oz, .97 - .75 coupon from 10/16 SS (DND) = Free if it does double and 22 cents if it does not

General Mills Tiny Toast cereal, 11.1 oz, $2.50

Coupons: .75/1 coupon from 10/16 SS or $1/1 coupon from 9/11 SS

Colgate mouthwash, 33.8 oz, $4.99 - $2/1 coupon from 10/16 SS = .99

Bertolli pasta sauce, 15 – 24 oz, $2 - $1/2 coupon from 10/16 SS = $1 each

Patak cooking sauces, select, 12 – 15 oz, $3 - $1/1 coupon from 10/16 SS = $1.00

Stonyfield Greek yogurt, 5.3 oz, $1.67 each - $1/3 coupon from 10/16 SS = $1 each

Irish Spring Body Wash, 18 oz, $3 - $1 coupon from 10/16 SS = $1.00

Excedrin, select, 24 count, $5.29 - $2/1 coupon from 10/16 SS = $1.29

Red Baron pizza, $2.99 - $1/2 coupon in 10/16 SS (DND) = $1.99 each if it doubles and $2.49 each if it does not double

Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, various, 16 oz, $3 - $1/2 coupon from 10/16 SS = $2 each (there is also a $5 Savingstar cash back offer when you buy $20 worth)

U by Kotex tampons, select, 18 count, $4 - $1/1 coupon from 10/16 SS = $2

U by Kotex pads, select, 16 count, $4 - $1/1 coupon from 10/16 SS = $2

Celentano Ravioli, 22 oz, $4.89 - $1 coupon from 10/16 SS (DND) = $2.89 if your store allows it to double

Purina Beyond cat food, 48 oz bag, $7.97 - $2 coupon from 10/16 SS = $3.97

Purina Beyond dog food, 3 lb bag, $8.97 - $2 coupon from 10/16 SS = $4.97

Huggies Little Movers diapers, jumbo pack

Coupons: $2/1 coupon from 10/16 SS, $2/1 coupon from Smart Shopper coupons link above, $2 coupon from 9/25 SS (for Little Snugglers or Movers), $4/2 coupon from 9/25 SS

Catalina Register coupon: Get $5 coupon to use on next transaction when you buy $25 worth

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Two people were shooting at each other Thursday near Durham's American Tobacco Campus, according to police.



Mayor reacts to 2 shootings near Durham's American Tobacco Campus in a week 

Shooting prompts lockdown at American Tobacco Campus in Durham

Domestic violence cases have spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic, with 17 homicides related to domestic violence already reported in North Carolina this year. In 2022, 72 homicides were connected to domestic violence in the state.

Mom of 3 shot in Harnett County as NC's domestic violence deaths rise

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Kraft Heinz Foods is being sued after a report about the heavy metal content in Lunchables. 



Parent sues Kraft Heinz over heavy metals in Lunchables

Consumer Reports investigation finds heavy metals, high sodium in Lunchables

Armadillo Grill has closed its Glenwood Avenue location in Raleigh, owners announced Wednesday. 

After more than 20 years in business, Glenwood South restaurant announces closure

Armadillo Grill

On Thursday, Fayetteville police issued a release and said they're building a timeline for the Deven family's time in Fayetteville. Blake Deven and London Deven have not been seen in years.

FBI, Fayetteville police building timeline in years-long disappearance of missing adopted siblings

Blake Deven and London Deven

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

After 22 years in business, Armadillo Grill on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh has closed.



Glenwood South staple Armadillo Grill closes

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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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The NHL has set the start times for game 1's across the Eastern Conference. The Canes are the opening act with puck drop Saturday at 5 pm from PNC Arena.

Get ready for 'Saturday Night in Raleighwood' as the NHL sets game 1 start time

USA Basketball studied every men's basketball game it has played for about two decades and a clear trend eventually appeared. When the defense isn't good enough, the Americans tend to get themselves into trouble.

USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

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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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THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Defending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Vu withdrew from the Chevron Championship on Thursday before the first round because of a back injury.