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

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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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<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Raleigh police officer is going on administrative duty after he shot and wounded a suspect at a home.

Raleigh police say Officer W.E. Nordstrom shot Daniel Garcia in the abdomen just before midnight Saturday in a home on Summit Avenue, south of downtown. As of 12:45 p.m. Monday, Garcia is listed in fair condition at Wake Medical Center.

According to a police news release, Nordstrom and another officer arrivedat a home after receiving a 911 call from a woman. Dispatcherstold officers the woman feared her husband was going to kill her.

Police say Nordstrom pushed open the door and confronted Garcia. Police sayGarcia refused to raise his hands when asked to do so and then pointed the gun at theofficers. Police say that is when Nordstrom fired his gun.

The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation, which is routine following police shootings.

Raleigh Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Shooting

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

NC House unveils budget

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Counties throughout central North Carolina are seeing an increase in drivers failing to yield to emergency vehicles, according to the State Administrative Office of the Courts' annual reports.

Durham Fire Department installs new sirens to get drivers' attention

The Millbrook Wildcats traveled to face the Heritage Huskies on Wednesday night. Coming into the matchup, the Wildcats were behind the Huskies for first place in the Northern Athletic Conference. The Huskies defeated the Wildcats 3-1 remainig undefeated (6-0) in the conference

Girls Soccer: Heritage remains undefeated in conference play with win over Millbrook, 3-1

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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.

State Senate Republicans calling for the largest expansion of North Carolina's private school voucher program since it was created, replacing income caps with a tiered system that lets any family participate.