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The board's vote comes a day after County Manager David Ellis recommended increasing the school system's budget by only $35 million.

Wake school board asks for $40.3M budget increase from commissioners, less than expected costs

GARDNER ON WRAL'S MORNING NEWS BEGINNING AT 4.30. >> STARTING NEXT SCHOOL YEAR, YOUR CHILD MAY NOTICE CHANGES IN THEIR CLASSROOM. WE WANT TO TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THIS TONIGHT, THE WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED ITS BUDGET PROPOSAL, WHICH INVOLVES CUTS TO SPECIFIC POSITIONS. AARON THOMAS IS JOINING US LIVE WITH THE VERY LATEST AARON. >> YEAH, VERY MUCH SO LANE. OF COURSE, WE WANT TO BREAK THIS ALL DOWN. SO THIS PROPOSED BUDGET CALLS FOR THE FOLLOWING ARE MOVING 10 DIGITAL LEARNING CORNER POSITIONS, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF COUNSELORS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AT SELECT SCHOOLS AND REDUCING THE SPENDING ON INSTRUCTIONAL SURPRISE BY A $5 PER STUDENT. >> WITH 4 NEW SCHOOLS OPENING IN THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR ANTICIPATED HIGHER ENROLLMENT AND RISING COSTS. THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE STATE'S LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT RUNS MORE THAN 2 BILLION DOLLARS. WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS APPROVED ITS BUDGET PROPOSAL SEEKING MORE THAN 742 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY. BUT THE SAME PROPOSED BUDGET COMES WITH CUTS. I CANNOT SUPPORT OR AGREE TO A BUDGET THAT HAS THIS MANY CUTS TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS. CHRISTINA GORDON WAS ONE OF 3 BOARD MEMBERS WHO VOTED AGAINST THE BUDGET REQUEST ANOTHER MEMBER, CHERYL COLE FIELD DIDN'T APPROVE OF SMALLER RAISES FOR TEACHERS. I CANNOT SUPPORT SOMETHING THAT IS DIRECTLY CUTTING THINGS THAT ARE IN OUR CLASSROOM. AND IF THAT'S THE OPTION, I CANNOT AGREE. INVESTED. FAMILIES PACKED THIS MEETING ROOM. ONE PARENT GABRIEL TERRELL SPOKE ABOUT POTENTIAL CUTS TO COUNSELORS, ELIMINATING THOSE POSITIONS. AND TO REALLY CLEAR MESSAGE THAT WE DON'T VALUE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF AND WELL-BEING OF OUR STUDENTS REALLY AS WELL AS OUR EDUCATORS PUTTING TOGETHER THIS BUDGET. A HUGE UNDERTAKING FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS. WE'RE TRYING TO BE REALISTIC AND RESPONSIBLE WITH SPENDING AND FUNDING ON THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS REMAIN UNCERTAIN. WE REALLY NEED OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL IN PARTICULAR, SUPPORTING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF BECAUSE THAT STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS WERE NOT FEELING SUPPORTED. >> NOW WITH RISING COSTS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING 40 MILLION DOLLARS MORE THAN WHAT I ASKED FOR LAST YEAR. BUT IN THE COUNTY'S PROPOSAL THEY'RE SEEKING TO OFFER THEM JUST 35 MILLION DOLLARS. A 5 MILLION DOLLAR SHORTFALL. WE'RE EXPECTING THE COUNTY COMMISSION TO APPROVE ITS BUDGET SOMETIME NEXT MONTH.

Wake County school leaders tackle tough budget decisions, reduce some positions

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Travelers without a REAL ID can still board flights after deadline with extra steps

Still need a REAL ID? 5 On Your Side has scams to avoid

Bill aimed at revamping NC foster care system moves closer to becoming law

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Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

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A comfortable cool night ahead of a nice warm up, rain chances return

Bus stop forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Two men hospitalized in drive-by shooting, Durham police say

Shooting on North Briggs Avenue near Holloway Street.

Teen girl charged with murder in east Durham shooting

North Holman Street on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Durham

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The measures, along with dozens more, including one giving more control to school boards over school calendars, were part of a larger last-minute rush for lawmakers, who are facing the so-called cross over deadline.

NC House passes bills targeting teen access to social media and doctors, expanding auditor's investigative powers

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A chase ensued after someone stole a U-Haul truck and drove through parts of Hope Mills and Fayetteville on Tuesday.

Driver facing multiple charges after stolen U-Haul chase ends in Hope Mills neighborhood

Stolen U-Haul truck in Hope Mills

Instead of banning raw milk, a key agriculture bill now proposes studying the feasibility of making raw milk even more broadly available for people to buy. State agriculture officials have compared it to playing Russian Roulette with public health.

Raw milk back? NC lawmakers reverse course on proposed ban, after bipartisan outcry

Got Weird? Milk Is Headed for Its Strangest Year Yet.

Darren Masier died last week from leukemia. He was one of more than 200 people who told their story to WRAL 5 On Your Side as part of its comprehensive coverage of Poe Hall over the last two years. 

Man who fought for transparency in Poe Hall case remembered as courageous

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During a Tuesday meeting of the Raleigh City Council, members endorsed a plan to make a portion of US Highway 1 a toll road.

Raleigh City Council endorses turning part of US-1 into toll road

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A December data breach exposed the records of millions of North Carolina students and teachers who had, at one point, used the PowerSchool statewide information system.

PowerSchool breach: Why children are especially vulnerable to data breaches and how to protect them

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A soldier at Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne Division is being honored after putting himself in harm's way to save a life during a shooting in Fayetteville.

Fort Bragg Soldier awarded medal for saving teen in a 2023 shooting incident

Fort Bragg soldier honored after putting himself in harms way to save a life

Authorities are looking for a driver believed to have slammed on the brakes in front of a trio of motorcycles in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man on a motorcycle.

Zebulon man dead from hit-and-run motorcycle crash; search for driver underway

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Guesses about whom the next Roman Catholic pope will be often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, many bookmakers had not even counted him among the front-runners.

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders.

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Supporters say the legislation would protect customers by allowing them to resell their tickets. Opponents say the measure would harm small venues and keep some artists from coming to North Carolina.

NC bill: Ticket resellers for sports, concerts wouldn't face restrictions from companies

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The popular Butterfly Exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is re-opening on Memorial Day weekend.


Butterfly Room to reopen at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Memorial Day weekend

NC Museum of Natural Sciences reopens Butterfly Room 

2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state symbols, instead of introducing new ones this year. State symbols must be distinctly North Carolina and ideally, something unique to the state.

2025: The Year of North Carolina - Symbols that shape the Tar Heel State 

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The BE FAST acronym adopted by many hospitals, including WakeMed, is used to detect the signs of a stroke and could mean the difference between life and death.

Know the signs of a stroke: BE FAST acronym could save a life

WakeMed : Spotlight : BEFAST

5 On Your Side and the Better Business Bureau are warning against a free roof inspection scam, which could originate as a text message or with someone showing up at your door offering a free roof inspection.


5 On Your Side warning: 'Free' roof inspection scam targeting homeowners

5 On Your Side: 'Free' roof inspection scam targeting homeowners

The Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the New Jersey Devils in five games. Here's what day each game will be played in the series against Washington. 

Full schedule for Carolina Hurricanes-Washington Capitals playoff series

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities threatened sensitive student data for millions of North Carolina students. Here's how it happened, how victims can protect themselves from identity theft, and why experts say a threat could still exist.

A hacker's ransom: Inside the cyberattack that compromised NC student and teacher records

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Louis Fernandez broke down the impressive comeback from the WRAL Live Center.

Canes comeback a rare feat against this season's Capitals

Canes comback a rare feat against this season's Capitals

Two men hurt in drive-by shooting, Durham police say

Major foster care reform bill is one step closer to becoming law in NC

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TSA says travelers without REAL ID can fly but should expect delays

As the enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins, travelers without a REAL ID will face additional steps when boarding flights in the U.S.

Fort Bragg soldier receives high honor after stepping in during shooting

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Bill to replace Math 3 with computer science passes NC committee

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Kids bike rodeo planned in Raleigh on Wednesday

3.0-magnitude earthquake reported west of Richmond, Virginia

Orange County crash on I-85 damages bridge

Florida men charged with kidnapping after missing NC teenage girls found safe

Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive

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Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war

What's in Trump's big bill? Money for migrant clampdown but tax breaks and program cuts hit 'bumps'

Ukraine drone attacks briefly shut down Moscow's international airports

140+ events to check out in NC this May

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Weekend best bets: Kites, comedy and outdoor movies

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Benson Boone bringing 'American Heart' tour to Lenovo Center in Raleigh

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Luke Combs among 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees

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Popular Wilson nightclub 'The Station' closing after one year in business

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Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

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Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

NC lawmakers weigh call for constitutional convention

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HOA oversight bills pass NC House, Senate committees

Tired of telemarketers? North Carolina lawmakers aim to crack down on spam calls

A third Trump term? NC lawmakers set to return to debate over rewriting U.S. Constitution

NC bill would ban HOAs from foreclosing people over unpaid fines

Protecting your data after PowerSchool breach

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NC bill would make assaulting a teacher a felony

Assaults on teachers would be felonies under proposed NC bill

Federal government to begin collecting defaulted student debt loan payments

After major data breach, WRAL Investigates what NC schools are doing to protect students, staff

'It scares me': Orange County leaders say college field parties are resulting in injuries

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Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life

As exonerated man enjoys freedom, NC Innocence Commission on the chopping block

Seth Jarvis' hometown friends from Winnipeg travel across country and borders for 4 Nations and NHL Playoffs

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Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility

Inter beats Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final

Jordon Hudson's story: From cheerleader to dating famous coach Bill Belichick

Sebastian Aho celebrates birth of his first daughter, now ready to hit the road for game 1 at Washington

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(12) Wake Forest baseball holds off (21) Holly Springs in opening round

(16) Corinth Holders scores 6 in opening frame to pull away from (17) Fuquay-Varina in 4A softball

Interactive 2025 NCHSAA baseball state playoff brackets

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Poe Hall advocate to be laid to rest on Wednesday

Fewer than half of North Carolinians live in homeowners associations, but the number who do is rapidly growing. Especially in the state's fastest-growing urban and suburban areas, nearly all new homes being built are being built as HOAs.

NC lawmakers try again to pass HOA reforms, making it harder for people to lose their homes

New Home Construction Slows as Mortgage Rates Remain High

North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to officially call for a national convention to make changes to the U.S. Constitution. Supporters want to change rules around term limits for federal officials as well as members of Congress.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about automation, AI and robots.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about automation, AI and robots

Orange County leaders are expressing serious concerns about large off-campus college parties, similar to those reported in Durham County.

Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

As measles cases surge across the nation, North Carolina hospitals are on high alert, preparing for potential outbreaks in areas with low vaccination rates.


NC hospitals in state of standby, preparing as measles threat grows

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5 On Your Side gets repair coverage for drivers after fuel mixup

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Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

Cases resolved related to deadly crash involving UNC students

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When machines talk back: The rise of agentic AI in a world of physical devices

HBCU students shine in 'smart city' challenge, innovating solutions for NC cities

Mike Walden: Tariff discussions could turn economic outlook from concern to optimism

David Gardner: Is bureaucracy bad for business?

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The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon

Mattel CEO confirms plans to raise prices as he calls for zero tariffs on toys

Tesla sales plunge across Europe

What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores

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Hong Kong Hang Seng DAILY	22,662.71	+158.03 (0.70%)	+21.98%	May 06, 4:45pm
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Paris CAC 40 DAILY	4,465.65	-51.55 (-1.14%)	+13.66%
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Swiss Market Index DAILY	12,230.58	-2.45 (-0.02%)	+7.97%	May 06, 4:45pm
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