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 look at inflation at the grocery store

Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

Pet insurance

A 13-year-old girl suffered minor injuries Thursday afternoon after she was reportedly attacked by shark at Ocean Isle Beach, according to WWAY-TV.

<b>OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C.</b> — A 13-year-old girl suffered minor injuries Thursday afternoon after she was reportedly attacked by shark at Ocean Isle Beach, according to WWAY-TV.

The teenager suffered a few lacerations on her right foot but was not severely injured, the station reported.

"It got a hold of her foot and bit her board in half," a caller told emergency dispatchers, according to a 911 recording. "It's bleeding pretty bad. It got two huge chunks out of her foot. It bit her pretty good."

The shark was reported to be about four feet long, WWAY-TV said.

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Girl, boogie board bitten by shark on NC coast

Shark attack on NC coast

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.

USPS evacuated due to hazmat situation in Zebulon

USPS denies some homes free COVID-19 tests

Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

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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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Game 1 is Saturday night in Raleigh. Game 2 is Monday at PNC Arena.

Make your plans: Complete Hurricanes-Islanders first-round schedule

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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.

NC State beats UNC with walk-off homer in first game of baseball series

NC State at UNC

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.

Gerber: The perfect Panthers NFL Draft gameplan

Panthers introduce rookie QB Bryce Young

Armadillo Grill has closed its Glenwood Avenue location in Raleigh, owners announced Wednesday. 

Armadillo Grill closes after having alcohol license suspended

Armadillo Grill

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.