Americans’ Social Security benefits will be slashed in 2035 if lawmakers don’t act to address the pending shortfall, according to an annual report released Monday by the Social Security trustees. That’s one year later than previously forecast.

Social Security, Medicare benefits will last a little longer in newest estimate

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

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On average, women gain 5 to 10 pounds in the years before menopause, when reproductive hormones are fluctuating as the body prepares to stop ovulating.

How to manage weight gain during menopause

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One person was taken to a local hospital following a crash that brought down power lines in Raleigh. 



<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — One person was taken to a local hospital following a crash that brought down power lines in Raleigh.

The crash happened Wednesday around 9:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of Edwards Mill Road.

Raleigh police said the person taken for treatment was the driver of the car. Police did not release the driver's condition.

A second person in the car was not injured in the crash, police said.

Progress Energy was called to the scene to repair the downed power lines.

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Wake County residents will learn details of the proposed budget on Monday, including potential property tax increases. Wake County public schools are also requesting a significant budget increase.

Wake County budget: Property tax increases likely, public schools could get $49 million increase

Home value in Raleigh suburbs outpacing value of downtown homes

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

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5 On Your Side first reached out to the Town of Pittsboro after getting a tip that gas, water and electricity lines were damaged in several different accidents by Brightspeed contractors.

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

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The non-jury trial started more than five years after the state NAACP and several local chapters sued over the 2018 law, saying the photo requirement and two other voting-related provisions violate the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act in part because lawmakers enacted them with discriminatory intent.

Challenge to North Carolina's new voter ID requirement goes to trial

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Child deaths in North Carolina rose 8% in 2022 to their highest level since 2009, according to a new report released by the state Child Fatality Task Force. 

New report shows child deaths up sharply in North Carolina 

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Wake County residents are expected to learn more on Monday about how much their property tax bills will increase and how much the county will allocate toward public schools.

Wake County leaders discuss property tax hikes, money for schools during budget presentation

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

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Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. "Tommy" Weeks Jr.

Memorial service for Deputy US Marshal killed in Charlotte

Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks on Monday morning.

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The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

Running back Rashaad Penny will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.

Panthers plan to sign RB Rashaad Penny, report says

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report Monday.