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

Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

Pet insurance

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Organizaers want an apology from Mark Robinson, along with an opportunity to start a dialouge with him.

INVESTIGATORS DON'T BELIEVE THIS WAS A RANDOM ATTACK. THEY BOTH KNEW EACH OTHER. >>> >> Reporter: JUST IN THE LAST 15 MINUTES OUTSIDE THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION, WE HAVE SEWN A PROTEST INVOLVING NEARLY 100 PEOPLE WRAP UP, OF COURSE IN RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ON THE LBGTQ COMMUNITY, WHICH PROTESTERS DESCRIBED AS HATEFUL. YOU CAN SEE THIS PROTEST ORGANIZED BEGAN AT THE CAPITOL BUILDING AND THEY MARCHED ACROSS THE CITY TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ONLY GOVERNOR'S MANSION, WHERE THEY'RE JOINED FORCES WITH ANOTHER PROTEST FROM THE NAACP. THEY WANT AN APOLOGY FROM ROBINSON AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SIT DOWN AND HAVE A DIALOGUE WITH HIM. FAILING THAT, THEY SAY THEY WANT HIM TO RESIGN. THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK TO GET THIS MESSAGE OUT THERE AND THEY WILL

LGBTQ community continues to put heat on Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson with protest

Rep. David Lewis, a Harnett County representative, got two years on supervised release and a $1,000 fine.

<p>IN THE NUMBER OF COVID PATIENTS AND THE NUMBERS ARE GROWING AT A RAPID SPEED. &gt;&gt;&gt; BREAKING NEWS INTO THE NEWSROOM AT THIS HOUR. A FORMER STATE LAWMAKER WHO WAS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WAS SENTENCED FOR USING CAMPAIGN DONATIONS TO COVER BILLS AT HIS FARM. DAVID LEWIS RESIGNED FROM THE HOUSE LAST YEAR AND PLEADED GUILTY TO LYING TO HIS BANK AND FAILING TO FILE A TAX RETURN. FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS DISCOVERED LEWIS SIPHONED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF POLITICAL DONATIONS, THEN PAID THE MONEY BACK. BECAUSE HE PAID THE MONEY BACK, THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DID NOT SEEK PRISON TIME.</p>

Rep. David Lewis receives no jail time after using campaign fundraising for his farm

Rep. David Lewis receives to no jail time after using campaign fundraising for farm

A bill supporting the legalization of medical marijuana in the state has major support. Several medical conditions would make the use of marijuana legal, including cancer and epilepsy.

<p>WRAL NIA HARDEN IS LIVE IN ARE RALEIGH. &gt;&gt; Reporter: THEY SAY IT MAY BE THE MOST SERIOUS DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC TO DATE. THE BILL ALREADY HAS MAJOR SUPPORT. SENATE RULES CHAIRMAN SUPPORTS THE BILL. SEVERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS WOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS, THAT WOULD LET DOCTORS TO PREDESCRIBE IT FOR CANCER AND EPILEPSY. RAVEN SAYS HE WOULD LIKE TO CIERRA WANNA AS A TREATMENT FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. THE DISCUSSION IS AT 1:00 P.M. &gt;&gt; IT ALLOWED ME TO BE IN THE PRESENT AND REDUCE THE ANGER. IT REDUCED THE COMPULSIVE THOUGHTS BE AND RELIEVE THE MUSCLE TENSION IN MY BODY AND ALLOWED ME TO ESSENTIALLY MITIGATE THAT NEGATIVE CLOSED LOOP CYCLE OF TRAUMA. &gt;&gt; Reporter: NO VOTE WILL HAPPEN TODAY BUT OUR TEAM WILL BE THERE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON</p>

State lawmakers to hold discussion over medical marijuana

State lawmakers to hold disussion over medical marijuana

WRAL's Travis Fain breaks down how the federal funds are being used by our state.

>> YOU LIKELY HEARD ABOUT THE ASTRONOMICAL AMOUNT OF MONEY BEING POURED INTO THE NATION'S PANDEMIC RECOVERY. DO YOU HOW IS THE MONEY SPENT? >> TRAVERSE STAIN PUTS THE NUMBERS INTO PERSPECTIVE. >> WANT TO HELP YOU GET YOUR HEAT AROUND HOW MUCH MONEY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS REALLY SPENDING FIGHTING THIS PANDEMIC. IN ROUND NUMBERS, THAT'S $7 TRILLION SPENT OR PROMISE. A STACK OF 100, $100, YOU STACK THEM. THAT SPENDING IS NOTHING LIKE WE HAVE SEEN, EVEN THE BILLS, THE RESCUE BILLS FROM THE GREAT RECESSION, THEY PALE IN COMPARISON. JUST NORTH CAROLINA, THE STATE IS GETTING ABOUT $81 BILLION HERE. STATE CREATED AN ENTIRE NEW OFFICE JUST TO TRACK IT. WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING? >> WELL, IT'S BEEN SOMETHING LIKE $1.1 BILLION ON TRACING AND TESTING THE VIRUS. AND THEN 750 GO TO THE BUSINESSES, THE PPP FORGIVABLE LOANS. NORTH CAROLINA AIRPORTS -- AND THAT'S JUST THE AORTA AIRPORT, NOT AIRLINES. 1.2BILLION GOING TO HELP PEOPLE PAY RENT -- YOU ASK STILL APPLY FOR THAT MONEY. $273MILLION HELPING HOMEOWNERS WITH MORTGAGES AND THAT MONEY HAS NOT BEEN OPEN YET BUT IT'S COMING. WE HAVE ABOUT FIVE YEARS TO SPEND ALL THIS MONEY IN NORTH CAROLINA. IF WE DO IT RIGHT, IT WON'T JUST SAVE THE ECONOMY BUT TRANS TERM PARTS OF IT. LAWMAKERS ARE TALKING ABOUT SPENDING AS MUCH AS $1.2

How federal COVID relief funds are being used in NC

The North Carolina House of Representatives on Wednesday voted unanimously to support Senate Bill 722, which pushes 2021 municipal elections to 2022.  

NC House passes bill pushing Raleigh elections to even years

Mayor-elect Mary-Ann Baldwin turns focus to future

Here's what's going on at the General Assembly on Friday, Nov. 15.

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Today@NCCapitol: US House districts, Board of Governors seat and adjournment

Here's what's going on at the General Assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

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Today@NCCapitol: Tax cuts, Dorian relief and veto overrides

Here's what's going on at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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Today@NCCapitol: Possible veto override, absentee ballot fraud and IT spending

Here's what's happening at the General Assembly on Thursday, Oct. 24.

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Today@NCCapitol: Redistricting, teacher pay and tax cuts

Here's what's going on at the General Assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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Today@NCCapitol: Teacher pay, DOT funding and veto override

Here's what's going on at the General Assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

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Today@NCCapitol: Mini-budgets and more mini-budgets

Here's what's going on at the General Assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 2.