We're also tracking our cool mornings to start the week. Plus, what neighbors are saying about a man killed in one of two shootings near Western Boulevard. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11: Wake County residents to voice opinions on the 2025 budget on Monday. Why the budget could put more pressure on homeowners

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A year later, the full impact of the North Carolina abortion law is becoming clearer for both supporters and opponents.

A year later, impact from NC's 12-week abortion ban coming into focus

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The restaurant confirmed the chef's death Monday evening. Walter Royal was executive chef at the Angus Barn for over 25 years.

Walter Royal, a long-time chef at one of Raleigh's most popular restaurants, The Angus Barn, has passed away.

The restaurant confirmed his death to WRAL News Monday evening.

The cause of his death is currently unknown.

Royal was the Angus Barn's executive chef for over 25 years and earned numerous accolades, including winning Iron Chef America in 2006.

"His spirit, kindness and desire to mentor others was legendary," the restaurant said in a statement. "He set the example for a life well lived, even in the face of adversity. His legacy will live forever and he will be greatly missed by so very many. May he rest in peace."

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Within the span of an hour, two different people were shot within a few blocks of each other in Raleigh.

22-year-old shot to death near Western Blvd., second person shot only a few blocks away

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray.

Iran's hard-line president still missing after likely helicopter crash in foggy, mountainous region

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Wake County residents will get their first opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday. At 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, the county commission is scheduled to have its budget public hearing at the Wake County Justice Center in room 2700.

'Budgets are tight': Wake Co. residents to voice opinions on proposed budget on Monday

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We'll have a calm start to the week, but we could see showers and storms return to kick off Memorial Day weekend.


Calm Sunday night, dry start to the week before temps climb

Evening planner, Sunday, May 19

A dozen abandoned and derelict boats are finally being cleaned up from coastal waters in our state.

Hundreds of abandoned, storm-ravaged boats float along the NC coast

A dozen abandoned boats pulled from the NC coastal waters

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Here to stay: Canes sign Brind'Amour to multi-year extension

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In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.

Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship

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Xander Schauffele has won his first major with a thrilling win at the PGA Championship. Schauffele made a 6-foot birdie putt on the last hole at Valhalla for a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau. 

Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

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Seize the Grey has won the Preakness Stakes for 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. His victory ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid. 

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's first walk-off hit for the Los Angeles Dodgers was also his first game-ending hit in the majors in nearly four years.

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