We’re also hearing Warren County School's response to claims of a 6-year-old boy with autism restrained and put in a closet at school. Plus, why some Wake County residents want more of your tax dollars to go toward schools. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11: It’s a warming week, but how comfortable will it feel? We’re tracking temperatures and the next rainmaker

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

In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

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2nd Congressional District Coverage

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican primary in the 14th Congressional District.

US House races: Incumbents cruise; Moore, Harris win Charlotte-area primaries

NC Democrats outline their plans to protect access to abortion

American Idol star Clay Aiken is running for a North Carolina seat in Congress. 



Clay Aiken is running for a NC seat in Congress

Clay Aiken campaign photo

Deborah Ross spoke to supporters after she was declared the winner of the US District 2 Congressional race on Tuesday.

IT WAS ABOUT 11:15 AT NIGHT. IT COULD BE ANOTHER 45 MINUTES OR SO. IN THE MEANTIME WE WILL HAVE A SPEAKER. >> THAT'S RIGHT, NUMBER ONE MY HUSBAND WHO IS WITH ME, MY AMAZING STAFF WHO HAS LEARNED HOW TO CAMPAIGN DURING THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS AND HAS DONE AN AMAZING JOB. NOW THERE ARE SO MANY VOLUNTEERS IN WAKE COUNTY WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND TO TURN THIS COUNTY OUT. BY THE END OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL SEE THEY'RE ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING COUNTIES IN THIS ENTIRE STATE. IT'S GOT PEOPLE WHO CARE SO MUCH ABOUT FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY. WE HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO HAS LET US DOWN. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE PANDEMIC SERIOUSLY. AS A RESULT THIS COUNTY, THIS STATE, THIS COUNTRY, THEY HAVE SUFFERED. AND THEY SUFFERED IN THEIR HEALTH, ECONOMICALLY AND SUFFERED FROM THE LACK OF LEADERSHIP. WHAT WE WANT TO DO IS BRING PEOPLE BACK TOGETHER, WHAT WE COULD DO TO MAKE THEIR LIVES BETTER. WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO GET YOU BACK TO WORK SAFELY, BACK TO SCHOOL SAFELY TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE AFFORDABLE AND AN ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE. MAKE SURE THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF THEIR SENIORS. AND WE CAN DO THAT BY WORKING TOGETHER. I'VE HEARD SO MANY STORIES AROUND THIS COUNTY ABOUT STUDENTS WHO WERE WORRIED. PARENTS WHO WERE STRUGGLING, JUGGLING JOBS, STUDENT LEARNING. WE CAN WORK TOGETHER AND GET THINGS BACK ON TRACK. >> DEMOCRAT DEBORAH ROSS SPEAKING THERE TO REPORTERS. SHE HAS A MAJOR LEAD RIGHT NOW AGAINST THE CHALLENGER. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE COUNTIES THAT WAS REDRAWN AND REPUBLICAN HELD AND NOW APPEARS TO BE

Congresswoman-elect Ross: 'We can work together and get things back on track'

Newly drawn district, difficult for a Republican to win, contributes to decision, congressman says.

2nd Congressional District Coverage

US House races: Incumbents cruise; Moore, Harris win Charlotte-area primaries

Clay Aiken is running for a NC seat in Congress

Congresswoman-elect Ross: 'We can work together and get things back on track'

Holding won't run for re-election