Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools' ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday.

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks to the League fo Women Voters of Wake County, April 18, 2024

Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

A look at inflation at the grocery store

All assets associated with the tag: Patrick Conway

Patrick Conway Coverage

Former Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina CEO announced on social media that he has a new job.



Ousted Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO who was found guilty of DWI, child abuse now has a new job 

Patrick Conway, Blue Cross CEO mugshot

Patrick Conway, who resigned as CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield last year after getting busted for DUI with his young daughters in the car, announced on social media that he has a new job. 

THAT IS WHAT CAROL'S KITCHEN IS ABOUT. >> TODAY A LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY DONATED $2000 TO HELP THE GROUP CONTINUE THEIR MISSION. THE FOUNDER SAYS THIS REVEALS THE BEST SIDE OF HUMANITY. >>> THE CEO OF BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HAS A NEW JOB, PATRICK CONWAY RESIGNED FROM THE INSURANCE GIANT AFTER  GETTING BUSTED FOR DUI. HE ANNOUNCED TODAY HE WILL HEAD CARE SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF

Ousted Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO now has new job

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Cambia Health Solutions have "ended their pursuit" of a merger, the companies announced Friday.


Talks of possible merger of Blue Cross, Cambia officially end

Lawmakers question Blue Cross calls, mailers

The former chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina was found guilty Tuesday of impaired driving and child abuse stemming from a June arrest on Interstate 85.

Former Blue Cross CEO found guilty of DWI, child abuse

The chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina who has been under pressure to resign in the wake of his impaired driving arrest did just that late Wednesday.

Ousted Blue Cross CEO says he's 'ashamed, embarrassed' by DWI arrest

State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey called Wednesday for the chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina to resign in the wake of his impaired driving arrest.

State official says Blue Cross covered up CEO's arrest

'Trust has been broken': NC insurance chief calls for Blue Cross CEO to resign after DWI arrest

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey calls for the resignation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina CEO Patrick Conway following his DWI arrest.

State insurance commissioner calls for resignation of Blue Cross CEO 

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey

Cellphone video obtained by WRAL Investigates shows an SUV driven by Dr. Patrick Conway, the chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, swerving across Interstate 85 before crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer in June in Randolph County. Conway was charged with driving while impaired, reckless driving and two counts of misdemeanor child abuse.

Couple gets video of Blue Cross CEO's driving before June crash

Cellphone video of Blue Cross CEO crash

Cellphone video obtained by WRAL Investigates shows an SUV driven by the chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina swerving across Interstate 85 before crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer in June.

Video shows Blue Cross CEO swerving across I-85 before crash

The chief executive of North Carolina's largest insurer will retain his job despite a drunken driving arrest earlier this summer.