Rent in Raleigh is now costing people more than $1,700 per month on average. WRAL's Data Tracker examines the rising prices and a new push to protect renters.

On WRAL at 6: Raleigh renters struggling as prices soar! WRAL examines the skyrocketing costs and a new push to protect renters.

Summer is here and we have some great suggestions on what to do this weekend! 

Weekend best bets: Beer festival, pimento cheese fest and more

The Science of Beer event, where happy hour meets science, was h

In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — The suspect in the murder of a Raleigh man on New Year's Eve has been arrested in South Carolina.

Charles Timothy Harden, 32, was apprehended by Charleston police Wednesday. Harden has been charged with one count of murder in connection with the death of Charles Maurice White, 27.

White was shot to death on the morning of Dec. 31 in the front yard of a residence on Maple Street.

Authorities have not said when Harden will return to Raleigh to face the murder charge.

Suspect Arrested In New Year's Eve Homicide

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MIAMI (AP) — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.

Trump indictment unsealed in documents case: Live updates

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting North Carolina on Friday and announcing a new executive order that Dr. Jill Biden says is a 'matter of national security' due to its impact on military families.

President Biden, first lady visit Fort Liberty to announce executive order to help military families

Joe Biden, Jill Biden at Fort Liberty

Expect a dry and very warm weekend ahead, with the potential to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year at RDU. 


Friday afternoon temperatures is the mid 70s, very warm weekend ahead 

Air Quality Alert for Wake County

Unlike some states, local governments are prohibited from setting rent control.

About half of North Carolina and Wake Country renters burdened by increasing prices, data shows

Wake County program aims to link renters with units they can afford

Raleigh police said a car hit the person, who had minor injuries.

Pedestrian injured in north Raleigh crash

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden travel to Fort Liberty to will meet with service members and their families. The Bidens are expected to deliver remarks at an event in support of Joining Forces.

President Joe Biden talks to service members at Fort Liberty

Joe Biden signs executive order into law at Fort Liberty

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

Authorities took two adults and three children to an area hospital after the crash on North Roxboro Street. The sound is muted in this video.

Five people injured in two-vehicle crash in Durham

Sky 5 flies over crash in Durham

A busy Minnesota interstate is closed through the early afternoon after a semi rollover sent pigs wandering onto the roadway Friday.

Pigs wander onto interstate after truck rolls over

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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Marcus Paige played professional basketball for seven years. He will serve on head coach Hubert Davis' staff for the 2023-24 season.

Marcus Paige named to UNC men's basketball coaching staff

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Damon Lux hit a two-run home run, Luke Storm drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning single, and Duke defeated Virginia 5-4 on Friday in the opening game of the Charlottesville Super Regional.



Storm caps eighth-inning rally, Duke beats Virginia 5-4 in super regional opener

Duke downs Wake in extras at ACC tourney

Miller, who was the co-AD since 2013, has been the head football coach since 2018. 

North Edgecombe AD, football coach Jason Miller steps down

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Rolesville rising senior running back Isiah Jones has received a verbal scholarship offer from NC State University.