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The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to move $2.3 million from diversity and inclusion programs to public safety.

UNC-CH board removes DEI funding from next year's budget

<p>WORKING TO FIND OUT THE PERSON WHO WAS HIT ITS NAME. &gt;&gt; TODAY, THE UNC SYSTEM BOARD WILL CONSIDER CHANGES TO A POLICY ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. WRL'S COAST COFFEY JOINS US LIVE FROM NC STATE'S CAMPUS. AND KELSEY, THIS WOULD AFFECT ALL OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES RENEE OF THE BOARD AT USES TO GET RID OF THESE POLICIES. CAMPUSES LIKE NC STATE COULD SEE SOME BIG CHANGES. THOSE CHANGES WOULD IMPACT 17 COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACROSS OUR STATE. MOST NOTABLY UNC EARLIER THIS MONTH. UNC TRUSTEES SAID HE EXPECTED THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM WOULD SCRAP SOME DEI POLICIES. NOT ONLY OUR DEI GOALS AND INITIATIVES AT STAKE RIGHT NOW, SEVERAL JOB POSITIONS ARE ON THE LINE, TOO. IF LEADERS PASSED THE POLICY SEVERAL DEI RELATED POSITIONS COULD BE ELIMINATED. THE NEW RULES WOULD REQUIRE FOR THOSE JOB DESCRIPTIONS TO BE CHANGED OR TERMINATED BY SEPTEMBER. 1ST, NORTH CAROLINA IS NOT THE ONLY STATE WHERE DEI POSITIONS AND POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. JUST ONE MONTH AGO, THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ELIMINATE ITS CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER POSITION AND THAT CAYMAN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN THEIR STATE LAW. TODAY'S MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR 3.45 THIS AFTERNOON. SO WE'LL BE SURE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED. WHAT COMES OUT OF THIS HEALTHY</p>

North Carolina Trustees Say Race Canât Be Considered in Hiring or Admissions

UNC System committee approves repealing, replacing policies on diversity and inclusion

UNC holds Spring Commencement amid Pro-Palestinian protests on campus 

Charges: Man killed his wife, another man in separate Durham shootings

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Grab your umbrella: Week of rain and storms in the forecast 

Forecast rainfall: May 13-17, 2024

Durham Police Department welcomes new therapy dog Siren

Durham Police Department therapy dog Siren

Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the list

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14-year-old boy shot in Durham's McDougald Terrace neighborhood

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Man punched in the face, kicked in the head after Canes' win Saturday night

Hurricanes fan attacked outside of PNC Arena

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The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to bring the fight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Rangers.

Hurricanes expect 'dogfight' in Game 5 vs. Rangers, Kuznetsov says

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The claims focused on the Democratic primary for a commissioner seat in Robeson County, a part of the state with a long history of allegations of election malfeasance.

Vote-buying claims thrown out in NC election case

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NEW YORK (AP) â The fourth week of witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial could be a doozy: Michael Cohen, the prosecution's star witness, has taken the stand.

The Latest | Michael Cohen takes the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week

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As the WRAL tower turns blue Monday in recognition of National Police Week, hundreds will gather in Wake County to honor the lives of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

'Ultimate sacrifice': 23 fallen officers honored in Raleigh, part of National Police Week

A giant American flag hung Friday on Glenwood Avenue in honor of fallen Wake County deputy Ned Byrd.

Dozens of people will gather Monday in Durham to call for higher pay for childcare workers, a group so many families depend on.

Rally in Durham will call for higher pay for childcare workers

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Raleigh police officers Sunday arrested a man who authorities in Georgia say escaped from custody.

Man arrested on Raleigh train after escaping custody in Georgia

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McDonald's is working to introduce a value meal for its customers.



McDonald's wants to create a $5 value meal for customers

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DURHAM, N.C. -- Jerry Seinfeld knows his way around handling awkward moments onstage. Even so, the initial reception he faced at Duke University's commencement Sunday reflected a more complicated audience than usual.

As Seinfeld receives honorary degree at Duke, dozens of students walk out in protest

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

Two North Carolina artists will perform on The Voice this week.



NC artists perform on The Voice semi-finals this week 

Josh Sanders (left) from Kannapolis, N.C., and Tae Lewis from Goldsboro, N.C.

Families and friends celebrated Mother's Day looking up at the sky in awe at the Cherry Point Air Show.



Navy's Blue Angels delight at Cherry Point Air Show on Mother's Day 

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Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

Liam and Olivia have for a fifth year together topped the list of baby names for brand new boys and girls born in the U.S. in 2023. And Mateo joins the top 10 baby names list for the first time.

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know about North Carolina's second primary election on May 14, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

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Meet Siren, the Durham Police Department's newest employee. Siren will officially begin her career as the police department's therapy dog on Friday. 

Durham Police Department welcomes newest employee

Pets part of the home team cheering on Olypmic athletes

NC votes Tuesday. Races on the ballot, what to bring

Severe weather in Florida: Neighborhood trapped for days

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Memorial will honor 23 fallen law enforcement officers

Truck in house narrowly misses sleeping baby

Truck plows into house

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Trial for North Carolina's voter ID law begins Monday

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31-year-old man killed in Fayetteville shooting

Charlotte shooting: Memorial service held Monday for Sam Poloche, among 4 officers killed

Three-car crash shuts down Atlantic Avenue near I-440 in Raleigh 

Durham fire forces family from home

US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot

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There's a New COVID Variant. What Will That Mean for Spring and Summer?

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

'Make sure it doesn't get released;' Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money case

Trump suggests Chinese migrants are in the US to build an 'army.' The migrants tell another story

Rapper Childish Gambino will bring his upcoming  "The New World Tour" to Raleigh's PNC Arena on Aug. 30, the venue announced Monday. 

Childish Gambino announces Raleigh tour stop

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10 incredible places to visit in North Carolina this year

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Foodie News: Scott Crawford's new basement bar opens

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Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

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Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

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Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

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

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

What to know about voting in Tuesday's runoff election

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Politician or public servant? State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination 

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 9

NC lieutenant governor race heads to a runoff next Tuesday

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'Just swing the bat and pray': Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

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Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds

Brain Game: Enloe Magnet High School versus Apex Friendship High School

NC State says it will process public records despite message indicating temporary pause

Cumberland County Schools to install weapons detection systems at all schools

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

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WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

WRAL Investigates why the truth about mental health hospitals remains hidden

UNC trustees approve audit of athletic department amid revenue concerns

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Pinecrest's Carson Bertagnole hits hole-in-one at 4A state championship at Pinehurst

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

Inside the kitchen with Canes performance chef Sean Murnane 

Rory McIlroy rallies to win record 4th Wells Fargo Championship title

Playoff predictions, top players, team favorites, upset alerts for girls soccer playoffs

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Who will win the NCHSAA boys golf championships? Start with these teams and players

Girls Soccer Rankings: At end of regular season, four new teams check into the top 25

Drew Hedgecoe wins 3rd singles title, Hickory wins another doubles championship

Providence's Dimenna wins 4A singles title; Green Hope's Gervase, Indlamur win doubles

Car thieves caught on camera. WRAL Investigates local crime rings targeting dealerships, and why their crimes could cost you money.

Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

Climate change is making hurricanes in North Carolina more dangerous and emergency response tougher. Officials are encouraging residents to prepare a kit with extra cash, medications, important documents, and an emergency food and water supply.

Climate change forces NC to adjust how it manages disasters

Why leaders are urging NC residents to start hurricane prep now

Homes, roads flooded in Myrtle Beach after Idalia hits

The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

In Depth with Dan: How Raleigh leaders are addressing the city's growing homelessness problem

The state has a budget surplus of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

NC lawmakers could use budget surplus to fund rebate to taxpayers

Top North Carolina lawmaker considering sending money back to taxpayers

NC Senate leader Phil Berger weighs in on inflation's role in budget proposal

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Federal agencies look into credit card reward programs after complaints

US regulators are looking at potential 'bait and switch' schemes with airline-affiliated credit card reward points

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Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

WRAL Investigates lack of transparency at mental health facilities

Mom of pool electrocution victim fights for tighter rules around electrical hazards

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Tom Snyder:  The Triangle+ leads by example in data economy

Apple will revamp Siri to catch up to its chatbot competitors

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

Donald Thompson: Take care of your teamâs mental health (and your own)

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Apple Will Revamp Siri to Catch Up to Its Chatbot Competitors

US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

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Childcare rally planned in Durham on Monday evening

Moms at work: How to support parents after birth, adoption

4 expert tips for raising a resilient kid

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