Clean water, better roads and raises for teachers are among the priorities Republicans in the NC House want to address in the new state budget.

Double-digit raises for teachers, some other state workers: See what's in the first draft of new NC budget

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The man accused of hitting and killing a dancer during the Raleigh Christmas Parade was sent to jail on $250,000 bond Wednesday, months after the death of 11-year-old  Hailey Brooks.

'Hailey would pray we all find happiness:' Father speaks after driver in deadly Christmas crash jailed

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The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

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A TikTok video of an Amazon driver walking casually through a police standoff in Raleigh is going viral.

'Amazon don't play!' Driver delivers package amid Raleigh police standoff, goes viral 

The FDA approved the sale of naloxone, known in the most common form as Narcan, as an over-the-counter drug. While the move generated praise, doctors are still concerned the price is too high for those who will need it most.

'Narcan can give you a second chance' Local deputies, doctors praise move to make Narcan more readily available.

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Wayne County sheriff's deputies arrested a student Thursday after finding a gun in a vehicle parked at Rosewood High School in Goldsboro.

<b>GOLDSBORO, N.C.</b> — Wayne County sheriff's deputies arrested a student Thursday after finding a gun in a vehicle parked at Rosewood High School in Goldsboro.

Steven Trent Walston, 17, of 318 Talton Road in Princeton, was charged with possession of a firearm on educational grounds and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Walston was placed in the Wayne County jail under a $3,000 bond.

Deputies said the gun was found after a search of the school parking lot by K-9 units and school staff.

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Wayne County teen charged with bringing gun to school

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The NC House unveiled its planned budget for 2023-2025.

NC House unveils budget

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Counties throughout central North Carolina are seeing an increase in drivers failing to yield to emergency vehicles, according to the State Administrative Office of the Courts' annual reports.

Durham Fire Department installs new sirens to get drivers' attention

Are consumers footing the bill for greener rides? A new analysis by Consumer Reports reveals some surprising results.

Despite inflation car prices remain stable, safety improved

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Pharris Frank initially won a $1 million lottery prize in July 2021. He won a separate $2 million prize earlier this week.

'I did it again': NC man wins $2 million almost two years after winning $1 million prize

Pharris Frank initially won a $1 million lottery price in July 2021. He won a separate $2 million prize earlier this week. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Education Lottery.