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.

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

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Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett will celebrate the first anniversary of their podcast, "SmartLess," by bringing the show on the road.

<b>CNN</b> — Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett will celebrate the first anniversary of their podcast, "SmartLess," by bringing the show on the road.

The "SmartLess Tour Live" will have a limited run, set to kick off on Feb. 2, 2022 at Toronto's Massey Hall followed by stops in Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago and Madison WI.

It will wrap in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre on Feb 12.

Of the tour Arnett joked that he's not going, saying, "I wish nothing but the best for Sean and Jason on this."

In "SmartLess," the three talk about life and one hosts reveals a mystery guest to the other two.

Guests have included Vice President Kamala Harris, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, Ricky Gervais, Bryan Cranston, Paul McCartney, LeBron James, Awkwafina and more.

The podcast was named one of the best shows of 2020 by Apple.

On Aug. 1 new episodes will be released exclusively for one week on Amazon Music and Wondery+ before they are widely available on all other platforms.

Tickets go on sale July 16 and are available for presale beginning Monday.

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett to bring their 'SmartLess' podcast on the road

More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.

2022 data: 12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina 

Woman shows faces of those who died from overdoses in NC

The Durham Fire Department responded to a gas leak involving a propane tank Thursday afternoon.

Gas leak prompts evacuations in Durham on Angier Avenue 

Domestic violence cases have spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic, with 17 homicides related to domestic violence already reported in North Carolina this year. In 2022, 72 homicides were connected to domestic violence in the state.

Mom of 3 shot in Harnett County as NC's domestic violence deaths rise

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The Storm Prediction Center has our southern counties under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday.

Level 1 severe threat: Strong winds and hail possible Friday 

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

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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 Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City in a deal that was signed less than 24 hours after Wednesday night's 5-2 win over Edmonton.

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USA Basketball studied every men's basketball game it has played for about two decades and a clear trend eventually appeared. When the defense isn't good enough, the Americans tend to get themselves into trouble.

USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

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After the death of a Harnett County teenager, the softball community in Eastern North Carolina remembers her through stickers and fighting the stigma around mental health.

A North Carolina softball family is honoring one of their own, focusing on suicide prevention

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The Carolina Hurricanes are no stranger to playoff hockey. They're in the postseason for the sixth-straight season and are regarded as a Stanley Cup contender.

Chaos-causing Canes start chase for the cup as favorites

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