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Double-digit raises for teachers, some other state workers: See what's in the first draft of new NC budget

Clean water, better roads and raises for teachers are among the priorities Republicans in the NC House want to address in the new state budget.

Gov. Cooper officially signs Medicaid expansion into law

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Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

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North Carolina ends pistol permit system

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Waterfront park: Abandoned lots could be transformed into Midtown Raleigh destination

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Robert ‘Bob’ Ingram, a pillar of Triangle’s life science industry, dies

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NC Republicans pitch $1.3 billion boost for private school vouchers

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Despite inflation car prices remain stable, safety improved

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'It means the world to me': Families, vets gather to honor Vietnam vets in Fayetteville

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'I did it again': NC man wins $2 million almost two years after winning $1 million prize

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Sold out but not out of luck: Dreamville launches official resale option

Executives say sustainability is good for business

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Durham police release picture of man believed to be involved in shooting of boy

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Nation/World

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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

Nashville shooting highlights security at private schools

38 dead in Mexico fire after guards didn't let migrants out

Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion

Out & About

More than 40 events to check out this April

Behind the wheel of the Wienermobile: 'Hotdoggers' describe life on the road

NC restaurants named finalists for James Beard Awards

Easter Egg Hunts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary

Losing history: Final remnant of Raleigh's first airport vanishes beneath new development

Politifact

Fact check: Newsom says 'DeSantis' bill' would remove Florida's concealed carry rules

Fact check: Biden says American Rescue Plan 'cut Black child poverty in half'

Fact check: Tuberville says half of high school graduates 'can't read their diploma'

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NC Capitol

NC mobile sports betting bill heads to Senate after final House approval

NC SBI director says governor's office tried to oust him

State House votes to override gun bill veto

N.C. board removes election officials who refused to certify

NC lawmakers again try to pass bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE

Education

What are the keys to actively listening to your child

Wake schools planning security projects but won't say what they are

School nurse qualifications would loosen amid shortage, under NC bill favored by committee

Charter schools reverse course, allow students to keep long hairstyles through end of school year

For the second time, students got sick on a Salisbury school bus

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Behavioral health crisis among youth: NC plan seeks to provide public schools with more resources

WRAL 5 On Your Side digs into why auto insurance rates are rising

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Research shows 2 glasses of wine unlikely to have put auditor over the legal limit

'It could have gotten us killed': Fayetteville police response to hoax call was just the first surprise for family

WRALSportsFan

Brownlow: This year's postseason proves that you should look at teams, not conferences

Dariq Whitehead will leave Duke, declare for NBA Draft

Reports: NC State forward Greg Gantt to enter transfer portal

AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris' bid for Commanders

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HighSchoolOT

South Garner names Riverside's Greg Greene as next head football coach

Charlotte first to offer Southern Durham's Jordan Glover & Tyler Richmond

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Northwood senior F Max Frazier commits to Siena

Green Hope athletic director Chad Smothers will retire this spring

Baseball: Hot start, strong pitching push South Central past D.H. Conley

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Interfaith leaders examine rise of reported incidents against Jewish community members

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Protecting yourself during Facebook Marketplace transactions

Interfaith leaders hold forum on confronting antisemitism as NC incidents hit record highs

'Clear intimidation': NC SBI director says governor's office tried to oust him

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Restaurant Ratings: Okja in Cary, Handy Kitchen, and Waffle House

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Investigations

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WRAL Investigates how prank calls are turning into near-death experiences

Family of teen killed on Zebulon Road calls for safety improvements

Crashes, property damage and death: Family wants speed limit lowered on N.C. 96

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Judge: Google tried to ‘hide the ball’ in Epic Games antitrust suit by deleting chat logs

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'Future of Work' pitches highlight opening day at Triangle venture event

Wolfspeed, NC A&T to seek federal funding for R&D facility in Greensboro

New wave of artificial intelligence - think ChatGPT - threatens 300 million jobs, report says

Business

Name remains the same: Hurricanes extend naming rights agreement for PNC Arena

Layoff watch: Paper mill closing in Canton; 900 jobs to be cut

'Oppressive and Orwellian:' Researchers develop AI that can read minds

More Euro bank fallout hits Triangle - this time it's Deutsche Bank; shares fall 14%

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Family

NC farm donates 30,000 eggs for White House Easter Egg Roll

Go Ask Dad: Unicorn biscuit head soccer practice

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SmartShopper

Amazon Deals: Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds only $15.29 (reg. $29.99), Farberware large cutting board only $5.87, Pilot & Pentel pens up to 56% off

Harris Teeter deals March 29-April 4: Pork roast, bacon, mushrooms, frozen vegetables, ice cream, 4-Day Sale

Food Lion Deals March 29-April 4: Ham, whole chicken, avocados, Red Baron pizza, Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promo

ALDI deals March 29-April 4: Ham, Mandarins, green grapes, bacon, chicken drumsticks

Lidl deals March 29-April 4: Bacon, breakfast sausage, cream cheese blocks, orange juice, sweetened condensed milk

Tar Heel Traveler

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Dig, dump, and play! Military veterans bring a whole new meaning to digging in Fayetteville

Tar Heel Traveler: The Blind Furniture Maker

Tar Heel Traveler: A mix of two cultures brings coffee lovers together at Little Guatemala

Tar Heel Traveler: Lee's Fresh Market serves community in Benson through food, faith and family

Tar Heel Traveler: Asheville native breaks record for hiking the Appalachian Trail

Hometown Carolina

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'Best for the World' B Corp prioritizes employees and impact

Waynesville's successful ARP strategy is built upon solid foundational plans

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The proud legacy of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

Entertainment

Gwyneth Paltrow's ski collision trial continues with defense

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British comedian and TV star Paul O'Grady dies at 67

Army quickly plans new ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

'Bachelor' creator Mike Fleiss exits reality TV franchise

CBC Opinion

Editorial: Don't wait until the budget is passed. Implement Medicaid expansion now

Editorial: Political expediency gets legislative win over common sense

Editorial: Action needed to narrow N.C.'s growing urban-rural education divide

Editorial: With criminal crackdown, funding community treatment for addiction impacts even more crucial

Editorial: Close gun loopholes, don't open more and make things more dangerous

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Dog and Goat form unlikely friendship in Wake County

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Finland offers free travel, happiness training to 10 lucky people

Family of Raleigh officer killed in Hedingham shooting receives mortgage-free home

Whole Lotta Dog! Great Dane delivers 21 pups in 27 hours

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'Amazon don't play!' Driver delivers package amid Raleigh police standoff, goes viral

'Narcan can give you a second chance' Local deputies, doctors praise move to make Narcan more readily available.

Teacher, school employee, neighbors describe fear as shots were fired outside Raleigh middle school Monday

North Carolina ends pistol permit system

Click To Listen Live

Waterfront park: Abandoned lots could be transformed into Midtown Raleigh destination

Robert ‘Bob’ Ingram, a pillar of Triangle’s life science industry, dies

NC Republicans pitch $1.3 billion boost for private school vouchers

Despite inflation car prices remain stable, safety improved

'It means the world to me': Families, vets gather to honor Vietnam vets in Fayetteville

'I did it again': NC man wins $2 million almost two years after winning $1 million prize

Cool night ahead with patchy frost in certain areas

Merck uses outreach efforts, partnerships to drive awareness of biopharmaceutical career opportunities

Hurricanes Fiona, Ian did enough damage to get names retired

1,437-pound great white shark pings near Outer Banks ahead of spring break

Early strawberry season provides bounty for strawberry lovers

WRAL 6am News | March 29

WRAL 9am News | March 29

WRAL Noon News | March 28

WRAL 4pm News | March 28

WRAL 6pm News | March 28

WRAL 10pm News | March 28

Don't Miss It

Executives say sustainability is good for business

Raleigh man in custody for fatally stabbing coworker with metal rod

Durham police release picture of man believed to be involved in shooting of boy

Everything you need to know, bring to Dreamville Festival 2023

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

Nashville shooting highlights security at private schools

38 dead in Mexico fire after guards didn't let migrants out

Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion

Fact check: Biden says American Rescue Plan 'cut Black child poverty in half'

Fact check: Tuberville says half of high school graduates 'can't read their diploma'

Fact check: Goldberg says the First Amendment 'doesn't allow you to willingly lie'

Fact check: What is the most dangerous type of call for police officers?

NC SBI director says governor's office tried to oust him

State House votes to override gun bill veto

N.C. board removes election officials who refused to certify

NC lawmakers again try to pass bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE

Wake schools planning security projects but won't say what they are

School nurse qualifications would loosen amid shortage, under NC bill favored by committee

Charter schools reverse course, allow students to keep long hairstyles through end of school year

For the second time, students got sick on a Salisbury school bus

WRAL 5 On Your Side digs into why auto insurance rates are rising

On the Record: How to know whether your child is ready for a cellphone

Research shows 2 glasses of wine unlikely to have put auditor over the legal limit

'It could have gotten us killed': Fayetteville police response to hoax call was just the first surprise for family

Dariq Whitehead will leave Duke, declare for NBA Draft

Reports: NC State forward Greg Gantt to enter transfer portal

AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris' bid for Commanders

Point scores 2, Lightning snap skid with shutout of 'Canes

Charlotte first to offer Southern Durham's Jordan Glover & Tyler Richmond

Northwood senior F Max Frazier commits to Siena

Green Hope athletic director Chad Smothers will retire this spring

Baseball: Hot start, strong pitching push South Central past D.H. Conley

Rates rising: 5 on Your Side examines why you're going to pay more for car insurance

Restaurant Ratings: Okja in Cary, Handy Kitchen, and Waffle House

One of Oprah's favorite things recalled for lead

Family of teen killed on Zebulon Road calls for safety improvements

Crashes, property damage and death: Family wants speed limit lowered on N.C. 96

5 On Your Side: MV Realty accused of using deceptive practices according to lawsuit

'Future of Work' pitches highlight opening day at Triangle venture event

Wolfspeed, NC A&T to seek federal funding for R&D facility in Greensboro

New wave of artificial intelligence - think ChatGPT - threatens 300 million jobs, report says

Layoff watch: Paper mill closing in Canton; 900 jobs to be cut

'Oppressive and Orwellian:' Researchers develop AI that can read minds

More Euro bank fallout hits Triangle - this time it's Deutsche Bank; shares fall 14%

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Go Ask Dad: Unicorn biscuit head soccer practice

Ramello searching for a loving, caring family

New mom's epic fail: If you take a toddler to a wedding...

'This is the best possible outcome': Dog and goat best friends find forever home

Harris Teeter deals March 29-April 4: Pork roast, bacon, mushrooms, frozen vegetables, ice cream, 4-Day Sale

Food Lion Deals March 29-April 4: Ham, whole chicken, avocados, Red Baron pizza, Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promo

ALDI deals March 29-April 4: Ham, Mandarins, green grapes, bacon, chicken drumsticks