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Tonight on WRAL News at 6, a look at what's behind the disturbing trend. In a rare interview you'll only see on WRAL, the head of the state's alcohol law enforcement talks about what they need to save the lives of our children.


On WRAL at 6: WRAL Investigates hears an emotional plea from a mother after a rise in underage drinking and driving

Tonight at 6 on WRAL, what's behind the disturbing trend in underage drinking and, in a rare interview you'll only see on WRAL, the head of the state's alcohol law enforcement talks about what they need to save the lives of our children.

At 6 on WRAL: An emotional plea from a mother after a rise in underage drinking and driving.

In November 2022 Tessiah Smithen received a letter that's haunted her for 18 months. Since, a teacher has resigned, and the school system is making changes following a 5 On Your Side investigation.

5 On Your Side: An anonymous letter accused a Wake teacher of abuse. What happened after a mom pushed for an investigation

5 On Your Side: Teacher accused of abusive behavior toward student with autism

Raleigh only sits behind Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX.

Raleigh is the nation's third fastest-growing big city, data shows

City of Raleigh skyline from view of Boylan Street Bridge 

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The Museum of Durham History is 10 years old and is smaller than comparable museum's in other cities.

WHO WAS HURT DURING THE CRASH IS NOW OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND RECOVERING. >> THE MUSEUM OF DURHAM HISTORY HAS BEEN AROUND FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS, BUT IT SHARES THE HISTORY OF THE BULL CITY DATING BACK GENERATIONS. NOW THE NONPROFIT IS ASKING THE CITY AND THE COUNTY FOR MONEY TO START PLANNING A NEW FACILITY WRAL'S MONICA CASEY SHOWS US THEIR PROPOSAL. >> THE MUSEUM OF DURHAM HISTORY COVERS DECADES OF THE BOWL. CITIES PASSED ALL WITHIN THE 1100 SQUARE FEET. THEY'RE ASKING THE CITY AND COUNTY FOR FUNDING TO BRING THIS NONPROFIT INTO 2023. >> THE MUSEUM OF DURHAM HISTORY LOOKS TO THE PAST FROM BLACK WALL STREET TO DUKE HOSPITAL AND CCU N TRINITY PARK. WE ALSO HAVE ASIDE FROM THE ORIGINAL WELL ICE CREAM PARLOR WHERE THE REGIONALS DURHAM SIT-IN FROM 1957. >> WASN'T THE WORLD ICE CREAM PARLOR. WHILE THE EXHIBITS OF OAK MEMORY AND REFLECTION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PATRICK LOOK LOW IS LOOKING FORWARD AT A POSSIBLE NEW FACILITY. >> HE SAYS THE MUSEUM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE WHEN PEOPLE COME TO THE MUSEUM OF DURHAM HISTORY, THEY CAN EXPECT TO SEE A VERY DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE REFLECTED IN OUR EXHIBITS. WE WANT THE MUSEUM TO LOOK LIKE DURHAM ITSELF, DURHAM COUNTY COMMISSION, VICE CHAIR WENDY JACOBS SAYS THE MUSEUM'S IMPORTANCE GROWS AS THE POPULATION DOES. I THINK >> THE MUSEUM HAS CERTAINLY PROVED THEN. THEIR IMPORTANCE AND THE VOTE OVERALL IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALSO THE NEED FOR MORE SUPPORT AND A LARGER LOCATION. SHE SAYS IT'S ALSO HELPFUL FOR TOURISM. WE ARE GREAT CITY AND GREAT CITIES. >> SHOULD HAVE GREAT HISTORY. MUSEUM'S JACOBS A CLOSE A ONE OF THE MOST SPECIAL PARTS ABOUT THE NONPROFIT IS ITS INCLUSIVITY. WE WANT THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW THAT THAT THIS IS A FREE RESOURCE FOR EVERYONE. >> AND THEY SHOULD THEY SHOULD FEEL WELCOME HERE. AND THEY SHOULD FEEL REPRESENTED AND REFLECTED IN OUR EXHIBITS IN DURHAM, MONICA KC L NEWS, THE MUSEUM CITY AND COUNTY ARE ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP

Durham museum asks for more $$ to tell story of Bull City

Museum of Durham History leaders are asking city leaders for $568,000 for architecture designs on a new concept.

Museum of Durham History requests $568,000 to design new facility

Museum of Durham History

This isn't a giant museum, and the children's area isn't a big space. But there's enough room here for a group of children to build with blocks and train tracks, try on dress up clothes and learn a little bit about Durham history. 

Take the Kids: Check out the Museum of Durham History's updated children's play area

The former bus stop turned museum isn't big, but it provides a great opportunity for visitors to learn a bit about the Bull City.

Take the Kids: Learn - Museum of Durham History tells big story in small space

The museum is at 500 W. Main St. on the edge of downtown Durham.