Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools' ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday.

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

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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.

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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight on Bighorn Drive.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight on Bighorn Drive.

On Monday around 9:45 p.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the 300 block of Big Horn Drive, where two men identified as 25-year-old Edward Agyapong and 32-year-old Joshua Parker were shot.

2 injured in shooting at Fayetteville home

Police say the men ran inside the home after someone started shooting at them while they were standing outside. No suspect information is available at this time.

According to officials, their injuries are both non-life-threatening.

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The Storm Prediction Center has the Triangle under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday.

Level 1 risk: Severe storms, damaging winds & hail possible Friday⛈️

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

A water rescue and search is underway Friday at Harris Lake in Wake County.



Person pulled from water at Harris Lake, search continues for other boaters

The owner of Clyde Cooper's Barbecue is selling the space in downtown Raleigh, according to a real estate agent representing the restaurant.

Clyde Cooper's Barbecue selling downtown Raleigh space for $2.9 million

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Units responded to a hazmat incident at the USPS at 139 E. Vance Street. The store was evacuated.

Chemical spill reported at USPS in Zebulon, post office evacuated

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A sexual misconduct complaint has been filed against the senior pastor of a local church Thursday.

Edenton Street UMC pastor will not return after being suspended for sexual misconduct allegations

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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 No. 15 Tar Heels have now beat No. 25 Duke in 15 consecutive games. Both teams now prepare for the ACC championship next week.

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Over the course of her career, Ashley Twichell has pushed through situations that might have otherwise been the end of it, including a recurring shoulder injury and the COVID pandemic.

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

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