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>LUMBERTON</b> — A single engine plane took off Sunday afternoon in northern Robeson County but never got enough speed.  It crashed seconds later.

The two people on board sustained only minor injuries.  The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. at Malloy Road.

When the plane failed to gain altitude, the pilot attempted to abort the take-off.

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

NC House unveils budget

South Garner High School is hosting a press conference to name its next head football coach.

South Garner announces next head football coach

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

A small town is rallying to save a beloved old house from destruction - a home that once belonged to the woman whose life and poetry was a love story to that very town.

Save Miss Belle's Bash: Fundraiser aims to raise $175,000 to save historic home from demolition

Community fights to save historic home in town of Cameron

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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte's football program recently became the first to offer Jordan Glover and Tyler Richmond of Southern Durham High School.

Charlotte first to offer Southern Durham's Jordan Glover & Tyler Richmond

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Greg Gantt becomes the third member of the Wolfpack to enter the transfer portal since the end of the 2022-23 season.

Reports: NC State forward Greg Gantt to enter transfer portal

NC State beats Va. Tech, 97-77

The Raleigh arena that is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and NC State's men's basketball team will remain PNC Arena for, at least, the next two years under a new agreement between the hockey team and the bank.