Clean water, better roads and raises for teachers are among the priorities Republicans in the NC House want to address in the new state budget.

Double-digit raises for teachers, some other state workers: See what's in the first draft of new NC budget

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The man accused of hitting and killing a dancer during the Raleigh Christmas Parade was sent to jail on $250,000 bond Wednesday, months after the death of 11-year-old  Hailey Brooks.

'Hailey would pray we all find happiness:' Father speaks after driver in deadly Christmas crash jailed

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The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

Raleigh Convention Center

A TikTok video of an Amazon driver walking casually through a police standoff in Raleigh is going viral.

'Amazon don't play!' Driver delivers package amid Raleigh police standoff, goes viral 

The FDA approved the sale of naloxone, known in the most common form as Narcan, as an over-the-counter drug. While the move generated praise, doctors are still concerned the price is too high for those who will need it most.

'Narcan can give you a second chance' Local deputies, doctors praise move to make Narcan more readily available.

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Public transportation in the Triangle got a new look and new management Monday.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Public transportation in the Triangle got a new look and new management Monday.<br />

The TTA is now Triangle Transit, the service that manages bus, shuttle and vanpool services in Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Garner, Hillsborough, RDU International Airport, Research Triangle Park and Raleigh. <br />

The agency will place 23 new buses along routes in Durham, Orange and Wake counties by June 1.

New Buses Coming to Triangle

Triangle Transit Authority

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Check out the sunset on Wednesday night at Lake Gaston.

Sunset at Lake Gaston in North Carolina

The NC House unveiled its planned budget for 2023-2025.

NC House unveils budget

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The service, held at the Service Source campus, honored veterans of the Vietnam War.

'It means the world to me': Families, vets gather to honor Vietnam vets in Fayetteville

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A group of crumbling parking lots and abandoned buildings could soon be transformed into a waterfront destination in Raleigh.

Waterfront park: Abandoned lots could be transformed into Midtown Raleigh destination 

Raleigh Midtown Waterfront District

No longer will North Carolinians buying a handgun need to get permission first from their local sheriff. They'll still need a federal background check to buy from a licensed dealer, which means handgun purchases in the state will be treated the same as rifles and shotguns.

North Carolina ends pistol permit system

A handful of key Democrats missed a gun bill vote in the NC House of Representatives Wednesday, leaving empty seats. Also pictured in the blue jacket: State Rep. Marvin Lucas, who attended the session despite having a broken leg, according to House Democratic Leader Robert Reives.

Are consumers footing the bill for greener rides? A new analysis by Consumer Reports reveals some surprising results.