A man is in critical condition after an attempt to snorkel in the pool at a Cary gym.

Man found unresponsive in Cary gym's pool

More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

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.

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

A look at inflation at the grocery store

WRAL explores North Carolina for the best things to do during the summer months. Learn ways to keep the kids busy, have fun with family and even places to take a date -- all while keeping the costs in check.

WRAL is exploring the best things to do during the summer months. Looks for ways to keep the kids busy, have fun with family and even places to take a date – all while keeping the costs in check.

See the sites profiled in Summer on a Budget.