Dozens of ATV and dirt bike riders raising serious safety concerns for drivers in the Triangle. The message that officers hope recent arrests will make. Plus a new rule that could keep everyone safe.

On WRAL at 11: CAUGHT ON CAMERA - ATV, dirt bike riders arrested for reckless driving. What’s being done to keep drivers in the Triangle safe

The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

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<b>WAKE COUNTY, N.C.</b> — A fire put the brakes on a local commute Thursday.

Glenn Hunt's car burst into flames Thursday on Highway 70. Hunt and his fiancee noticed the car smoking, so they pulled over and got out just in time.

Hunt's 1978 Cadillac erupted a short time later.

Hot Car Puts Brakes On Wake County Commute

Car On Fire

John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Family spent time in NC mountains before plane crash that claimed four lives

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Gregg Gidding hired a tax preparation company to file his 2018 taxes. Years later, he received a letter from the North Carolina Department of Revenue explaining an error in the filing. Because of the mistake, Gidding owed thousands of dollars in back taxes.

Veteran receives $2,419 from H&R Block after calling 5 On Your Side

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Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.

Six charged with recklessly driving ATVs and dirt bikes on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard Sunday

Drivers recklessly driving into Chapel HIll

Six earthquakes have hit the same area of western North Carolina within the past two weeks -- all within a mile of each other.

Six earthquakes in two weeks. Should western NC be worried?

Six earthquakes hit western NC in two weeks

Included in the budget is a property tax increase for county residents, as well as a $50 million increase in funding for Wake County Schools.

Wake County unanimously passes $1.8 billion budget, property tax increase for 2024 fiscal year

Wake County Board of Commissioners

Crews are clearing land for two 20-story towers that would overlook Dix Park as part of "The Weld."

Construction starts for $700 million project 'The Weld' near Dix Park

$700 million Dix Park development another anchor project for Kane Realty in Raleigh

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) is a new campaign aimed at protecting children from gun violence. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper hopes the initiative will decrease the number of gun deaths among children.

Gov. Cooper announces statewide gun safety campaign

A teenager in Rhode Island decided to build on the little free library concept. But instead of books, her library is filled with beach toys.

Teen launches free library for toys at the beach

Teen launches free library for beach toys

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Martin County Schools will consolidate the athletic programs at Riverside and South Creek high schools, effective this fall. The school board passed the motion unanimously on Monday night.

Martin County to combine athletic programs of Riverside and South Creek

Martin County Schools merging

The second-seeded Blue Devils (38-21) advance to the super regionals for the first time since 2019. Duke will be trying for its fourth berth in the College World Series and its first since 1961.

Metz, Stone help Duke beat Coastal Carolina 12-3 to win Conway Regional

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According to the state Highway Patrol, Brenda Gregory was driving on U.S. Highway 15 near Munns Road when a vehicle crossed the center line and hit her car. She died on impact.

Durham woman killed in head-on crash

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North Carolina Republicans have proposed changing many election laws ahead of 2024 that could make it harder to vote, saying they're trying to improve faith in elections. Democrats say it's a cynical ploy to throw out legitimate ballots.