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On FOX 50 at 10 : Loaded gun found at high school. 3rd removed this week from local campuses. How families can be proactive about safety

Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

Wake County adding 74 jobs to Medicaid office but can't hire yet

Medicaid expansion takes effect Dec. 1 in North Carolina, and 5 On Your Side is helping answer your questions about the change. 

Call Dec. 5 to get answers about Medicaid in NC

Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will begin Dec. 1, 2023

Get inspired and learn a little something in these Halloween and fall-themed family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

Marbles Kids Museum's LEGO challenge series continues with how to use LEGO legs from minifigures.

Wake County Public Libraries offers up a preschool storytime for little ones.

The N.C. Zoo offers up this visit to the lions.

Durham County Library offers this virtual alphabet scavenger hunt that you can do around your house.

Raleigh parks offers up a nature program for kids that's all about spiders.

The <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yYUtlLaUCg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Museum of Life and Science has a new series called Field Trip Fridays</a></strong> that features favorite spots across the Triangle to connect with science and scientists.

Kidzu Children's Museum offers up this storytime featuring "I'm Not Just a Scribble" by Diane Alber.

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According to an arrest warrant obtained by WRAL News, 26-year-old Daquan Seandre Thomas is charged with felony murder and felony concealment of 22-year-old Tyrone Taylor. According to Sheriff Wayne Coats, Thomas was already in jail for a domestic violence incident with the victim's sister.

'Infectious smile': Community grieves youth pastor found dead after missing for 10 weeks

Body of missing Dunn man found; suspect in custody, charged with murder

A 17-year-old Lumberton High School student will be suspended for a full year after staff found a handgun and marijuana in his car on Thursday.

Lumberton High student found with gun, pot in car

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Students returned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School today for the first time since Monday's deadly stabbing - to at atmosphere they are describing as calm, quiet, somber and anxious.

Anxious, but resilient: Students, teachers describe atmosphere on first day of school after fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh

Anxiety and resiliency: Students, teachers describe atmosphere on first day of school after fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh

Thursday night will be chilly but not as cold as the last couple of mornings.

Temperatures to remain mild through the weekend, possible rain ☔

Umbrellas for the weekend 

A landlord with properties spanning across the state, including multiple units in Raleigh, faces potential disciplinary action and legal scrutiny.

Landlord who charged NC State students $18,000 for beer pong table at center of multiple investigations

5 On Your Side investigates landlord with history of excessive charges

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday plans to name a replacement for State Auditor Beth Wood, who previously said she would step down in the wake of charges related to her use of state-issued vehicles.

Replacement named for State Auditor Beth Wood

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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

N.C. High School Athletic Association Commissioner Que Tucker and President Chris Blanton hold a press conference following the winter board of directors meeting in Chapel Hill.

NCHSAA press conference following winter board meeting

According to Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats, authorities identified the body as that of Tyrone Taylor II. Coats held a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday to discuss the details of the case, including a suspect they have in custody.



Harnett County Sheriff provides update on death investigation of Tyrone Taylor

Harnett County Sheriff provides update on dead man found in Harnett County

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Here's a look at which bowl bids NC State, North Carolina and Duke could accept.

Which bowl game will NC State, North Carolina and Duke play in?

Dave Doeren with Mack Brown

NC State quarterback MJ Morris will enter the transfer portal. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

MJ Morris (16) in the pocket. 

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson received the most first-place votes in voting for All-ACC.

NC State's Wilson leads All-ACC first team. But not everyone picked him.

Payton Wilson signing an autograph

Max Johnson, a former Texas A&M and LSU quarterback, has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

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