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School safety is a top-of-mind issue for many people in North Carolina. We asked the two candidates for state schools superintendent how they plan to address the problem.  

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

TILLIS, VOTING FOR THE BILL AND SENATOR TED BUDD VOTING AGAINST IT. THE ISSUE OF SCHOOL SAFETY IS TOP OF MIND OF A LOT OF VOTERS. THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR STATE SCHOOLS, CHIEF IS HOLDING A CAMPAIGN EVENT ABOUT THIS VERY TOPIC IN CARY THIS EVENING. WRAL CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE ASKED BOTH THAT CANADA AS WELL AS THE CANDIDATE ON THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE. WHAT THEY WOULD DO TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT'S DANGEROUS. REPUBLICAN MICHELE MORROW IS A HOME SCHOOL EDUCATOR WHO HAS ADVISED PEOPLE IN THE PAST NOT TO SEND THEIR KIDS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL. >> SHE BELIEVES PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE FAILING BECAUSE OF VIOLENCE, STUDENT BEHAVIOR. THE FACT THAT OUR STUDENTS AND OUR STAFF DON'T FEEL SAFE. SHE'S CALLING FOR TOUGHER CONSEQUENCES. MORE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AND VIDEO CAMERAS IN CLASSROOMS. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ASSAULTS ON TEACHERS WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE. >> A LACK OF DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOMS, THE CHAOS THAT CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEEN HARMED. DEMOCRAT MOE GREENE IS A FORMER SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT WITH 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CREATE SAFER SCHOOLS. HE SAID SOME SCHOOLS HAVE ISSUES, BUT IT'S NOT SYSTEMWIDE. HE'S CALLING FOR MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AS PART OF THE SOLUTION, WHICH INCLUDES >> DEVELOPMENT OF CARE, OUR STUDENTS. AND THAT'S SOMETHING THAT WE CERTAINLY FOCUSED ON QUITE A BIT. AND WHEN I WAS SUPERINTENDENT OF FOR COUNTY SCHOOLS. >> ALL RIGHT, LESLIE WRAL, NEWS, RALEIGH WRAL'S AARON THOMAS WILL BE COVERING THE EVENT IN CARY TONIGHT. WILL ALSO HAVE A LIVE STREAM OF THAT

NC superintendent candidate to discuss school safety at town hall event

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

Shots fired on Shaw University campus, man in custody, police say

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus, person in custody 

Clear and cool tonight; chance of rain comes Wednesday afternoon

Tuesday evening will be pleasant, April 23, 2024

Teen found shot in the face Tuesday in Durham

Barbee Chapel Road law enforcement presence

New program to provide affordable housing for teens transitioning out of foster care in Raleigh

New 'Hope Village at Method' to help former foster care youth

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

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Amazon and local leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday on a a new, 620,000-square-foot warehousing facility expected to employ up to 1,000 people at jobs that start at $17 per hour.

New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

Amazon in Smithfield

Six North Carolina Central University students have been charged in connection to the April 2 shooting of another student at Lawson Residence Hall.

North Carolina Central University students charged in on-campus shooting, more arrests expected

One person shot at NC Central residence hall, lockdown lifted

Cary police and emergency workers safely took a man suffering a mental health crisis into custody. According to the Cary Police Department, officers said a person was suffering a mental health crisis at a home on Overcup Oak Lane.

Man in custody after mental health crisis in Cary; no injuries reported

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NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Christina Koch visited NC A&T State University on Tuesday. This was part of an effort to attract more students to pursue careers in science through STEM education.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â Protesters chanted âBlood on your handsâ at Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday after they passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds, and bar parents and other teachers from knowing who was armed.

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

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(CNN) -- A yellow-orange haze of dust from the Sahara desert has blanketed parts of Greece, prompting authorities to issue health warnings and creating spectacular dreamlike scenes.

Athens turns orange, Helsinki goes white as Europe's weather springs a surprise

Greece dust storm

The transfer portal window for college basketball is open. Here's some of the incoming and departing players for UNC, Duke and NC State.

Transfer portal tracker: UNC's RJ Davis returning to Tar Heels, report says

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After 85 years, Fredrick Douglass Elementary School in Elm City is getting a new building. 

Former students remember 85-year-old Fredrick Douglass Elementary School amid rebuild

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Yakir Ben-Zion Lee is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection to the Oct. 23, 2023, fatal shooting of Semar Barbour.

Durham police make fifth arrest in October homicide of 19-year-old man

Morrisville chief opens up about homicide investigation

Police are investigating after officers found a 13-year-old dead early Monday morning in a Raleigh apartment.

13-year-old girl shot to death in Raleigh apartment attended Ligon Middle School

Crowd gathers outside Raleigh apartment complex where 13-year-old was shot and killed.

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Welcoming warmer weather means saying hello to what winter left behind in our yards and gardens - messy garden beds, dead plants, leftover fall leaves, sticks and limbs all need attention.

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

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(CNN) -- The total solar eclipse has come and gone, but sky-gazers have reason to keep looking up -- a meteor shower will peak this week right before a full moon rises. The bright orb may steal some of the Lyrids' thunder, but experts have some tips on how best to view the celestial spectacle.

Look up: April's full moon, the pink moon, visible this week

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

The film has a heavy focus on dogs, and crews have permission to have dogs on the beach while they work.

Crews get set up to film 'Merv' starring Zooey Deschanel in Kure Beach

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WRAL's 5 on Your Side examines some products that can make your home more environmentally friendly for under $50.

5 on Your Side: Environmentally conscious products that can save you some green

Earth Day everyday: Celebrating the clean technologies that protect the environment

This is North Carolina's first-of-its-kind event dedicated to creating a space for music lovers to connect over full album listens, artistic expression, and good vibes.

Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together  

 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together 

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Saturday, April 27, is the big Eastern Bluebird Festival in Warrenton. The governor just days ago proclaimed Warrenton a bluebird capital. For years, volunteers have built bluebird houses and shipped them nationwide. 

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebird houses

85-year-old Wilson County Elementary School gets new building

New Amazon facility speeding up supply chain in North Carolina

Principal IDs 13-year-old girl shot to death in Raleigh apartment

Six NC Central students charged in shooting incident on campus

Get lawn and garden in spring shape

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On cam: Man in custody in Fayetteville after hours-long standoff 

Unit of home builder PulteGroup to create 157 jobs in Chatham County, state officials say

Counselor for Wake County Schools arrested, charged with stealing

Century-old weeping cherry tree holds unique history in Wake Forest

Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race

Nation/World

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advances in Senate with big bipartisan vote

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Protect the planet: 10 simple ways to help the environment in your daily life

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Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farmsð

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Behind the scoop: Two Roosters ice cream is among best in the country

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Refill, reuse: Durham business fights climate change with soap

Out & About

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

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Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

New poll shows dissatisfaction among independent voters

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Lengthy waits for mental health care in NC are violating constitutional rights, lawsuit claims

State Health Plan ask for public's help in lowering cost of weight-loss drugs

Matt Judge named executive director of North Carolina Republican Party

Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in governor's race, new NC poll finds

Orange Co. school board member resigns, accused of faking education history

Education

NC environmental education plan announced on Earth Day

NC students to learn about environmental issues through Earth Day-inspired plan

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Pellet gun confiscated at East Cary Magnet Middle School

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

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Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

Breakdancer with bright smile ready to rock Paris Olympics

NFL teams often misfire on drafting QBs. But how often do they fail? And why?

Top returning NCHSAA football stat leaders in 2024: 3A Sacks & Takeaways

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Softball Rankings: Red-hot Piedmont surges as multiple top teams fall in statewide polls

No. 2 Morehead continues to roll with win over Rockingham County

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team

Girls Soccer Rankings: Familiar names are back in the statewide top 25; five join area code top 15s

The funding aims to empower households across the state, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities, to leverage the benefits of affordable and reliable solar energy.

North Carolina's Solar for All initiative receives $156 million grant from EPA

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Gov. Roy Cooper announced new funding for communities across the state to get access to solar energy.

State worker raises, Medicaid, child care, private school vouchers and more could be part of the 2024 budget debate as the short session kicks off April 24.

With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

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Siemens will get more than $18 million in tax credits for expanding transformer manufacturing in Charlotte, as one of the 35 projects announced in the first wave of investments from the U.S. Department of Energy.

NC gets federal clean investment money

Clean energy investments bring jobs, economic growth to NC

In North Carolina, white people have the best health outcomes; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations fare the worst.

Study reveals role of race in health outcomes

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More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.

12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina, 2022 data says

Woman shows faces of those who died from overdoses in NC

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5 on Your Side: Popular Earth Day buys

On the Record   Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

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WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

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VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Report urges fixes to online child exploitation CyberTipline before AI makes it worse

Tom Snyder: Tiny tech promises more accessible, individualized health care

Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000

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Triangle-area businesses putting focus on health equity in the workplace

New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

GoFundMe expands into Mexico as part of for-profit crowdfunding platform's international growth

Jeep maker Stellantis to lay off an unspecified number of factory workers in the coming months

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Family

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Guest column: A daughter's AI exploration and the device that could restore language for those with dementia

FAFSA frustrations mount for incoming students, families needing aid

Exceptional children light up the stage at the 40th Annual Very Special Arts Festival 

Top Amazon deals: Russell Athletic Men's Moisture Wicking Tees only $4.76 (53% off), Orthopedic Dog Bed only $21.99 (56% off), Apple AirTag 4 Pack only $79.99

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HOT DEAL: Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $14 (72% off)!

Macy's Flash Sale today: 50-65% off shoes for adults & kids on April 23

Walmart Flash Deals: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Garage Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), 3 Piece Hardshell Lightweight Luggage Set only $89.99 (reg. $299)

List of National Pretzel Day 2024 deals on Friday, April 26

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