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

Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks to the League fo Women Voters of Wake County, April 18, 2024

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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A list of low-scoring restaurants (those scoring less than 90, without bonus points) in Cumberland, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties between Oct. 20 and Nov. 23.

Below is a list of low-scoring restaurants (those scoring less than 90, without bonus points) in Cumberland, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties between Oct. 20 and Nov. 23.

Any restaurant can request a re-inspection for the purpose of raising its letter grade. That re-inspection must be completed within 15 days of the request.

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CUMBERLAND

500 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville

HARNETT

JOHNSTON

1319 N Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield

ORANGE

111 S Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill

1800 Chapel Hill Durham Blvd., Chapel Hill

WAKE

632 Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs

10255-400 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville

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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

Clyde Cooper's Barbeque

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

USPS office in Zebulon

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

Rev. Greg Moore

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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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Brandon Butterworth picked up his first hit of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat No. 11 North Carolina.

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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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If the Panthers want to start winning again, they're going to need a good -- maybe even great -- draft class. Here's an in-depth look on who Carolina should be targeting and when.

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