We’re also following a diesel fuel leak shutting down an exit ramp on I-540 in Raleigh, push for new safety changes at UNC, and WRAL In-depth on a North Carolina bill that would make it a crime to wear a mask in public.
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On WRAL at 7: Weekend storm chances ⛈️ We’re outlining the wettest time periods

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

ROTC Coverage

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III spent the day in Fayetteville on Friday. Austin is the keynote speaker at Fayetteville State University's commencement ceremony on Saturday.

Secretary of Defense returns to Fayetteville, a city dear to him

Defense Secretary visits Fort Bragg, Fayetteville State

Warren County High School is one of only 10 schools in the country to partner with the U.S. Space Force on its new JROTC program.



SPENDING FELL BY NEARLY 50 PERCENT BUT MANY ARE REBOUNDING THIS YEAR. >>> HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE SHIFTING AFFILIATION TO THE SPACE PORTION. LOOK AMOUNT NORTH CAROLINA. WE'RE TALKED WORN KOBE BRYANT. >> Reporter: SCHOOL LEADERS SAY THEY SAW THEIR CHANCER AND WENT FOR IT. BEFORE THE CROWD OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY, CADETS ACTIVATED IN THE AIR FORCE BRANCH OF THE MILITARY. SPACE FORCE OFFICIALS SAID THEY STARTED OUT LOOKING FOR PLACES OF HELP. >> SPACE IS EVERYWHERE. THAT'S IMPORTANT FOR RURAL AMERICA. >> THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE VALID. SPACE CAMP IS ALWAYS SOMETHING PEOPLE ARE EXCITED ABOUT. >> Reporter: IT'S A BIG RESPONSIBILITY ALONG WITH A NEW FRONTIER. >> Reporter: LEADERS SAY AS SOON AS THEY FIND UNIVERSITIES

Rural Warren County high school among nation's first Space Force programs 

Warren County High School is one of 10 schools in the country to partner with the US Space Force on its new JROTC program.

Warren County High becomes second school in the country to set up Space Force JROTC program

 The student who is believed to have shot and killed another student at Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday has been charged with manslaughter.

ROTC Coverage

Secretary of Defense returns to Fayetteville, a city dear to him

Rural Warren County high school among nation's first Space Force programs

Warren County High becomes second school in the country to set up Space Force JROTC program

Teen charged with manslaughter after JROTC member shot