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On WRAL at 11 : Scattered showers & storms. Which days this week have the ingredients for severe weather

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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Police are searching for a man suspected of using a bat to assault a clerk during a robbery in Thomasville Saturday evening, according to a press release.

<b>THOMASVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA</b> — Police are searching for a man suspected of using a bat to assault a clerk during a robbery in Thomasville Saturday evening, according to a press release.

Police say a man carrying a miniature baseball bat assaulted a clerk at the Shell station located at 816 Randolph St. around 6:40 p.m.and demanded money from the register.

After the assault, the man fled the scene and was last seen running north. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office assisted with a K-9 track but couldn't find the man.

Police searching for bat-wielding suspect in Thomasville robbery

Wake County residents learned the 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

Brynn Marr Hospital

Grab your umbrella! The rain isn't over yet. We have potential to see thunderstorms and showers every day until the weekend.

Storms possible overnight⛈️ with severe threat for next several days

Severe weather risks

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

Fire truck checking gas leak

The Wake County Public School System announced its Teacher of the Year on Monday night.

Millbrook teacher wins 2024 WCPSS Teacher of the Year, district says

Ryan Berglund

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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

Wake County budget meeting

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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

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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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.

Michael Massey, Maikel Garcia key a 7th-inning rally for the Royals in a 3-2 win over the Brewers

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam and Mitch Keller pitched a five-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Edward Olivares' grand slam and Mitch Keller's complete game lead Pirates over Angels 4-1

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler's first major league start in nearly two years.