Tonight at 6, WRAL Investigates reveals a gap in our state mandates that could put families at risk.

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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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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden that every NFL team was available for "mass vaccinations of the general public in coordination with local, state, and federal health officials."

<b>CNN</b> — Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden that every NFL team was available for "mass vaccinations of the general public in coordination with local, state, and federal health officials."

Read: NFL's letter to Biden offering stadiums as vaccination sites

The state has a budget surplus of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

Top North Carolina lawmaker considering sending money back to taxpayers

NC Senate leader Phil Berger weighs in on inflation's role in budget proposal

Our southeastern counties face a chance of strong storms developing Friday afternoon due to a cold front.



Level 1 risk for storms Friday; hail and strong winds possible southeast of Triangle

Hour-by-hour chances Friday 

JT International -- which makes and sells Winston, Camel and other cigarette brands -- plans to move its U.S. offices from New Jersey, bringing more than 100 jobs to Raleigh's North Hills area. 


Cigarette-maker moving U.S. headquarters to Raleigh 

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Durham police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the downtown bus terminal on Thursday afternoon.

Shots fired near Durham bus terminal, investigation underway

Car hit by gunfire after shooting near Durham bus station on W. Pettigrew St. 

Through two one-goal losses and a power-play conundrum, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves trailing by two games in the second-round series against the New York Rangers.

Hurricanes' Kochetkov to start Game 3 in net; Kuznetsov back in lineup  

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Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium 

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.

Seth Jarvis is like the little brother to the Hurricanes veterans, a role he's played his whole life.  Seth's big brother Kayden shares what it was like growing up Jarvis and how it helped make Seth the player he is today.  

Growing up Jarvis: Brothers Seth and Kayden Jarvis celebrate Hurricanes success together 

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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.

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