The Dow broke past the 40,000 threshold Thursday morning for the first time ever, fueled by an encouraging inflation report.

Dow Jones Industrial Average crosses 40,000 points for the first time 

How Keely Arthur and 5 On Your Side helped a local family forced to pay thousands after Raleigh maintenance backfired.

On WRAL at 6: Sewage spread across the living room. 5 On Your Side helps a local family after Raleigh maintenance backfired

The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; 🥨 90 stores in 10 years

Wawa

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

On Nov. 28, 1988, a tornado killed four people and injured 157 and caused an estimated $77 million in damage as it ripped through north Raleigh subdivisions and shopping centers.

Tornado 1988