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Wake County residents learned the details of the proposed budget on Monday, including potential property tax increases. Wake County public schools are also requesting a significant budget increase.

Wake County budget: Property tax increases likely, public schools could get $49 million increase

ASSESSED AT THE NEW AVERAGE HOME VALUE OF 527,000. OLDER WOULD SEE A TAX BILL OF $2,920. QUITE A BIT HIGHER. NOW HE WILL GET A CHANCE TO WEIGH IN ON THIS BUDGET PROPOSAL THAT FIRST BUDGET HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20ST. AND I SHOULD SAY THAT FIRST PUBLIC HEARING THAT IS A LOT OF PEOPLE PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS AND THEIR

Wake County leaders discuss property tax hikes, money for schools during budget presentation

Home value in Raleigh suburbs outpacing value of downtown homes

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

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Storms possible overnightâï¸ with severe threat for next several days

Rain chances Monday

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

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New report shows child deaths up sharply in North Carolina 

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Millbrook teacher wins 2024 WCPSS Teacher of the Year, district says

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Raleigh neighbors could have to pay $28K for developers' legal fees, judge rules

Raleigh neighbors take city to court over luxury townhome plan

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Monday, May 6, 2024 -- The leaders of the General Assembly need to be less enamored with their ideological passions and more devoted to their pledge of allegiance to the state Constitution. North Carolina's children deserve no less and the state's future depends upon it.

Editorial: Latest school voucher scheme neglects N.C.'s kids, aids the wealthy

N.C. Senate debates private school voucher expansion

The non-jury trial started more than five years after the state NAACP and several local chapters sued over the 2018 law, saying the photo requirement and two other voting-related provisions violate the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act in part because lawmakers enacted them with discriminatory intent.

Challenge to North Carolina's new voter ID requirement goes to trial

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

WASHINGTON (AP) â The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report Monday.

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic state lawmakers gathered Monday to denounce Republican legislative leaders' plan to expand funding for private school vouchers, saying it takes money out of public schools. Supporters of the plan say parents, regardless of income, should control how the taxpayer money set aside for their child's education is spent.



Cooper: Voucher expansion plan 'shockingly irresponsible'  

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WRAL News was told that 24 students were on board, ages 5 to 11. Two students were taken to WakeMed for femur fractures and facial lacerations. Seven other students were taken to a hospital in Smithfield.

2nd Johnston County school bus crash in 4 days sends 9 children to hospital

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

A suspect accused of fatally shooting a Wellington couple on Saturday confessed to killing them over a dispute related to a basketball hoop, deputies said.

'Don't worry, I shot them both': Florida man accused of shooting couple over basketball hoop dispute

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On Monday morning, deputies responded to a report of a dead person outside of a home in the 3700 block of Camley Avenue in an unincorporated part of Raleigh. They found a woman's body in a wooded area.

Body found outside home near Raleigh sparks homicide investigation

Camley Avenue death investigation

North Carolina legislators are seeking to outlaw the use of artificially-generated images, audio or video to influence an election.

Democrats aim to ban 'deepfake' images in North Carolina

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Nonprofit Emancipate NC is suing the Durham County Sheriff's Office for withholding public records on jail policies. The nonprofit argues the redactions prevent proper oversight of jail conditions, while the county claims transparency could be a security risk.

Transparency vs. security: Nonprofit challenges redacted Durham County Jail policies

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Discover all you need to know about the 2024 graduation ceremonies for the universities in the Triangle area, including NC State, UNC, Duke and more.

Triangle graduation guide: UNC, Duke, others celebrate Class of 2024

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A pregnant goat named Beverly at the Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary has taken social media by storm with her heartwarming journey to motherhood.

Fuquay-Varina's TikTok star goat gives birth to twins

Fuquay-Varina goat farm goes viral 

Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

There has been a lot of conflicting information coming from N.C. State leaders, and many people are frustrated by the university's lack of action and transparency. That's why WRAL 5 On Your Side launched its own investigation.

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

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WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse at NC facilities and the billion-dollar company operating them.

Claims of assault & over-medicating kids in crisis at NC facilities

Raleigh neighbors in missing middle lawsuit order to pay developer's legal fees

Gov. Cooper wants Republicans to stop push for more school voucher funding

Wake Forest considers teen curfew for Friday Night on White

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Bronze

Brightspeed contractors hit utility lines in Pittsboro neighborhood

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Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

Former Durham mayor will give William Peace University commencement address

Avian flu quarantine lifted for NC dairy herd 

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

US soldier arrested in Russia being held in pre-trial detention

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Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks

Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West's possible deepening role in Ukraine

Thief employs classic move to nab $255K ring from Tiffany, authorities say

The number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover

It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned paddler or a novice eager to dip your paddle, kayaking offers a unique way to explore Raleigh.

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Kayaking Harris Lake in Wake County

 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

Race for the Cure is annual community celebration of advances in breast cancer detection, care

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Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Boating, biking, bird-watching: 10 Lakes near Raleigh for a day by the water

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Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

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Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Trial begins to determine whether NC's voter ID law discriminates against Black, Latino voters

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Runoff candidates O'Neill, Weatherman eye lieutenant governor's office as a platform for advocacy

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 2

NC lawmakers consider bill targeting antisemitism

As NC lawmakers consider antisemitism bill, critics worry about free speech

More than 760 UNC faculty sign petition for amnesty for students suspended after pro-Palestine demonstrations

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UNC faculty calls for amnesty for students suspended after campus protests

Parkland student who was filmed slapping teacher will be tried as an adult, facing several charges, city officials say

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

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In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians 

Transfer portal tracker: Former Duke forward TJ Power commits to Virginia

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Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

Panthers plan to sign RB Rashaad Penny, report says

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

Baseball, softball state playoff brackets finalized by NCHSAA

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NCISAA spring sports championships schedule, results

Girls Soccer Rankings: Despite upsets, top 25 stays steady, seven join area code ranks

Baseball Rankings: Burns closes out regular season No. 1, three new teams join Top-25 poll

Softball Rankings: West Wilkes ranked No. 1 in statewide poll following perfect regular season

While the opioid crisis continues to grip communities and hundreds of thousands of people die annually, research shows that millions are also finding recovery. 

Millions of American in recovery from substance use disorder, data shows

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While most insurance covers common mammograms, more detailed tests like MRI and ultrasound can cost more out-of-pocket.

Advocates call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass bill to ease financial burden of cancer imaging tests

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WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed  the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

As state lawmakers get closer to forcing sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials, protesters marched on the legislature Wednesday -- and North Carolina's two leading candidates for governor are weighing in.

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Families who lost loved ones to opioids are urging North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

Families who lost loved ones to opioids gathered Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to urge North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vistied Wake STEM Early College High School in Cary to discuss careers in offshore wind.

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

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Planters nuts recall: Two products called back due to potential for listeria

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Cracker Barrel, Hibachi Grill and Buffet 

Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

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Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

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Donald Thompson: Winning at work while your personal lifeâs a mess

Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness

Steve Rao: Triangle innovators make ours smart cities, let's expand that vision to state

Durham-based tech entrepreneur Austin Armstrong on AI for business and raising seed funds

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Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

Can 'not Charlotte' recipe revive Triad economy?

When grief and AI collide: These people are communicating with the dead

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NC toddler greets Target customers 

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