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Over the past week, about 6% coronavirus tests in NC have returned positive. The state has not seen a rate that low since early October. — Just about 6 percent of the coronavirus tests administered in North Carolina over the past week have come back positive, the first time the rolling, seven-day average has been that low since October. The state also reported another 3,551 coronavirus infections Thursday, 1,498 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and 63 more virus-related deaths.
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On WRAL at 5: NC charter schools getting federal loans earmarked for small businesses — WRAL Investigates how publicly funded charter schools in North Carolina were approved for millions of dollars in federal pandemic aid to businesses. Only on WRAL at 5.

WRAL At Home Coverage

Many of you may be feeling a little stuck right now, WRAL at Home is with you finding new ways to help you and your family during this difficult time.

Cook Like the Pros: Moe's award-winning salsa
Learn how to make this salsa recipe that was created by Cristina Rubio, general manager of Moe's Southwest Grill at American Tobacco Campus. It was selected as one of the top three finalists in Moe's salsa contest last year and will be served in restaurants across the country.

February 25, 2021 9:06 a.m. EST
Weekend best bets: Theatre, music and movies ahead
We have your guide to socially-distant fun this weekend.

February 25, 2021 8:50 a.m. EST
Metropolitan Opera: Free opera every night Feb. 22-28
The Metropolitan Opera is streaming free encore opera performances every night during the pandemic. Read on for the schedule this week.

February 22, 2021 7:44 a.m. EST
At a time when we need more laughs, local comedy business grows to offer exactly that
Jeris Donovan has spent much of her career on or around a stage. For 25 years, she's performed and taught improvisation, starting at the famous Second City in Chicago. She took a few years off when Donovan, her husband and two daughters moved from Los Angeles to Wake Forest in 2010. But she returned to teaching improv and coaching professional actors at Moonlight Stage Company in 2014.

February 21, 2021 8:30 p.m. EST
Poe Center to offer free #YouthCulture series for parents, tweens, teens
Poe Center for Health Education is launching a free spring workshop series for middle schoolers, higher schoolers and parents that covers everything from substance use prevention to internet safety.

February 21, 2021 6:20 a.m. EST
Take the Kids: Sarah King takes her kid to check out the new Dino Safari in Raleigh
As we headed into the exhibit's fictional Pangea National Park, I had to reassure my five-year-old son that these dinosaurs weren't real.

February 19, 2021 12:39 p.m. EST
Recipe: Sheet pan chicken fajitas
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio shares this easy recipe for a quick weeknight meal. And watch Flour Power's kid chefs whip up a veggie version of this yummy dinner recipe.

February 18, 2021 8:37 p.m. EST
Get crafty at home with kits, classes from Scrap Exchange
If you're looking for something new to do with your kids at home as this pandemic drags on, I wanted to direct you over to the Scrap Exchange, which is offering some online activities and creative packs for kids.

February 22, 2021 9:52 a.m. EST
Dino Safari opens at NC State Fairgrounds
The Dino Safari, a completely drive through experience, runs through March 7 and includes 40 giant robotic dinosaurs.

February 18, 2021 5:38 p.m. EST
Scotty McCreery added to Big Night In for the Arts lineup
WRAL has teamed up with arts councils from Chatham, Durham, Orange and Wake Counties for a live event in March to help benefit the arts community devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.

February 18, 2021 9:25 a.m. EST
Weekend best bets: Drive-through dinosaur tour and explore Black history in Durham
We have some fun tours coming up this weekend that you can check out from your car.

February 18, 2021 9:11 a.m. EST
Two Durham tours explore Black History
"Driving Through Change: A Tour of Civil Rights History in Durham" explores 13 locations in downtown Durham.

February 16, 2021 8:55 a.m. EST
House of Raeford chicken pick-up scheduled for Thursday in Durham has been moved to Feb. 25
If you were scheduled to pick-up your pre-ordered House of Raeford bulk chicken from Kings Park International Church in Durham on Feb. 18, the pick-up date has been rescheduled to Thursday Feb. 25, due to bad weather.

February 18, 2021 12:07 a.m. EST
The dinosaurs are coming! N.C. State Fairgrounds to host drive-through Dino Safari
Tickets are on sale now for Dino Safari, which will feature 40 full-size moving dinosaurs from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds.

February 18, 2021 4:41 p.m. EST
Weekend best bets: Virtual Krispy Kreme Challenge, Valentine's Day ideas
The Krispy Kreme Challenge has gone virtual, plus we have some ideas to get you ready for Valentine's Day.

February 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. EST
Cook like the Pros: Strawberry Panna Cotta
Vitis House owner and chef Doreen Colondres shows us step-by-step how to make this Strawberry Panna Cotta with orange liquor cream.

February 3, 2021 8:42 a.m. EST
Krispy Kreme Challenge goes virtual
Thousands of doughnut-loving runners will not be taking to the streets of downtown Raleigh for the annual Krispy Kreme Challenge this year. Instead, the race, which raises money for the UNC Children's Hospital, has gone virtual.

February 1, 2021 9:11 a.m. EST
Amanda Lamb: I'm in a meeting
Prior to the pandemic, our family life was hectic. We were all busy with work, school and activities that took us outside the house.

January 31, 2021 8:56 p.m. EST
Weekend best bets: Triangle Restaurant Week, African American Cultural Celebration
Here are some ideas for weekend fun in the Triangle.

January 28, 2021 9:00 a.m. EST
Virtual Fun Roundup: Make a healthy snack, learn about weather wonders, check out otters playing with ice
Get inspired and learn a little something in these family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

January 27, 2021 8:33 p.m. EST