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North Carolina's education funding system relies on the state for operating costs, with counties responsible for buildings and maintenance, leading to disparities in local investments in schools.

WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

<p>How much does your county spend on education? I think of all these Children, the funding fight for schools. He took the money that Wayne County could receive. My school could have done so much. Which counties are investing the most in our schools tonight. At six.</p>

How much does your county spend on education? WRAL Investigates which counties are prioritizing your children.

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

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Taco food truck hit by gunfire near southeast Raleigh

Fire damages 2-story home near Zebulon 

House fire near Zebulon

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

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Enjoy a beautiful weekend before the high heat returns to North Carolina

Weekend temperatures for Saturday and Sunday

Case of missing 14-year-old girl is 'suspicious,' Burlington police say

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Convicted felon arrested and charged in Lee County 

Drug arrest in Lee County

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This weekend, check out an arts and crafts festival in Cary or head to Hillsborough Street in Raleigh for a block party. 

Weekend best bets: Cary Lazy Daze, Packapalooza

37th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC on Augu

A person was killed Friday night in a crash involving three cars in Harnett County. Three other people suffered serious injuries.


Person killed in 3-car crash in Harnett County, 3 others injured

Durham police charged Keyshawn Jamal Herbert, 27, with breaking and entering a place of worship, among other charges.


Man charged with break-in at The Salvation Army of Durham

WRAL News obtained video security footage showing a man going in and out of the facility late Sunday night and early Monday morning. The video shows a man wearing a black hat, a gray sweatshirt, shorts, and black and white shoes.

Saturday, Aug. 24,2024 -- A road map to the campaign's remaining 73 days. Don't blink, you might miss it.

COLUMN: A campaign that just started is almost over

How to Watch the Democratic Convention

Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in June, is one step closer to becoming the next Miss America. 



''I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success 

Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett

The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Thursday, paving the way for the shots to soon land in pharmacies, doctors' offices and health centers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said it will recommend that adults and children six months and older get updated vaccines. Here's what to know.

New COVID vaccines are coming. Here's what to know.

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While police did not release the name of the suspect - he was 17 in October 2023 when the shooting happened - Nicole Williams told WRAL News at the time that the victim was her son, De'Quan Scott.

'He didn't deserve this': Mother seeks justice as arrest made in son's murder in Durham

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) â South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years.

South Carolina sets date for first execution in more than 13 years

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Kevarus N. Bowens, 45, of Lumberton, was crossing I-40, returning to his vehicle when when he was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle.

Maintenance worker struck by two cars, dies on I-40 near Garner

Pedestrian killed in I-40 crash near Garner; heavy delays near US 70

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suspended his campaign Friday and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.

RFK Jr. suspends his campaign. Will he still be on North Carolina's ballot?

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Throughout the year, the Triangle region excels at organizing a myriad of festivals that cater to diverse interests and identities, ranging from arts, food, music to culture.  

10 of the best annual free festivals in the Triangle

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Southern Living's Contributing Barbecue Editor Robert Moss traveled all over the South to put together the list.

Two Raleigh restaurants named among 'Best New Barbecue Joints'

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse gets closer to opening doors

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

DALLAS (AP) -- From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day -- the federal holiday celebrating the American worker -- by finding ways to relax.

What to know about Labor Day and its history

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in June, is one step closer to becoming the next Miss America. The newly-crowned Miss North Carolina sat down with WRAL News to discuss her goal of inspiring women and minorities, showing them they belong in every space they desire to be in.

One-on-one interview: Miss Johnston County crowned Miss North Carolina

On cam: Siblings hit holes in one on golf course

Man says son burned on high school football field 

5 facts to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccine

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Ohio 12-year-old shot, killed while sleeping

Football Friday: Week 1

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1 dead, 2 teens in serious condition after being shot at while riding ATV in N.C.

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Marion police investigate early morning robbery at convenience store

Crews respond to fire at Community Baptist Church in Newport, no injuries reported

Sewer line leak contaminates Joyner Park pond in Wake Forest, area closed 

321 Coffee soft-launches new NC State Centennial Campus location

Italian prosecutors open shipwreck and manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking

Nation/World

German police scour a western city for a knife attacker who killed 3 at a community festival

Harris isnât backing away from Bidenâs democracy focus. But sheâs putting her own spin on it

An attack at a festival in a German city kills 3 people and seriously wounds at least 5

Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers

The Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham launches its new social district Friday.



New social district opens at The Streets at Southpoint

New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Wake County had record-breaking tourism numbers last year

North Carolina Bluegrass Festival

Smoky Hollow Park project gets $8.6M grant

Raleigh transforming city maintenance yard into public park

12 recent books by North Carolina authors

Brooklynâs Best Vintage Bookstore Is in His Living Room

Out & About

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

Fact check: Walz says violent crime was up under Trump

Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq

Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

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U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

Lawsuit against Cooper's pandemic-era shutdown rules can proceed, NC Supreme Court rules

Record number of calls to North Carolina's gambling helpline after sports betting legalized

'That's Kamala': Cooper tells Dem convention of the Harris he saw up close in 2008

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

Education

Teacher pay, school funding are top of mind in WRAL News questionnaire

Board approves cutting 80 positions within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district

'I'm there to perform and entertain them:' Carpool Casanova prepares for big reach across NC for 2024-2025 school year

Wake County will use 'Say Something' app for 2024-25 school year

Emails highlight communication breakdown between Durham police and DA's Office over dirt bike offenses

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Durham crime report shows increase in shootings, youth crime in 2024

Steering issues, brakes that don't work: School bus safety inspections have mixed results

Watchdog report critical of NC school lunch junk fees

Tar Heels to play two quarterbacks in opener vs. Minnesota. Unless they don't.

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No. 1 Rolesville makes statement with stunning blowout of No. 13 Butler

Canales: Panthers starters will play in Saturday preseason game

'Excited to start this journey': NC State' Doeren on start of 2024 season

No. 10 Florida State turns page on College Football Playoff snub and looks to repeat as ACC champion

HSOT Volleyball Showcase: Rose defeats Cleveland in opener; Garner hosts Panther Creek next

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No. 5 Seventy-First escapes upset, downs Richmond in season opener

Summers runs wild as No. 10 Grimsley takes down No. 18 Mount Tabor

Southeast Raleigh starts the 2024 campaign with big win over Enloe

4 touchdowns from Taeshon Martin help keep No. 22 Mount Airy's win streak alive

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the history of voter bribery in the U.S.

NC candidate sues over ballot selfies: How did we get here?

The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court asks the judge to overturn the state's "ballot selfie" ban because it violates the First Amendment by interfering with political speech on the basis of its content.

NC ban on 'ballot selfies' challenged in court

As North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. prepare to celebrate the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, questions remain about whether celebrations will ignore certain parts of state history.

NC politicians, historians planning how to celebrate 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

American Revolution reenactment held in Hillsborough

NC candidate sues state elections board over 'ballot selfie' ban 

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WRAL Investigates dives into school bus safety after years of mechanical issues, including fires. Find out what's being done this year to prevent a disaster.

School bus safety: After years of issues, find out what's being done to prevent a disaster

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Check before you click: Scammers use sports streams to steal your info

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Lechon, Sizzlin Stir Fry and Wangs Garden

NC State launching new program impacting safety of food you eat

NC State partners with the  FDA to launch new public health inspection course

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19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising

Nine juveniles charged in Raleigh homicides

19 Raleigh homicides, 9 of the suspects are under age 18

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Donât let disengaged employees damage team performance and morale

Wolfspeed to close Durham plant, company says during quarterly earnings call

NCGrads2Work: Helping students leap from high school to pharma

Wingo steps down as Spiffy CEO

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Arbitration hearing between Canadian railroads and union ends with no decision on back-to-work order

Powell at Jackson Hole: 'The time has come' for the Fed to soon begin reducing interest rates

Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.46%, the lowest level in 15 months

Business

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Family

Wake County rolls out anonymous 'Say Something' app for new school year 

Experts: Back-to-school conversations should include social media, mental health 

Helicopter, new suit: Carpool Cassanova teases new season

Wake school bus officials unveil new notification system for delayed school buses, other transportation updates

Top Amazon Deals: Ring Video Doorbell only $59.99 (40% off), Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off), The Children's Place clothing up to 70% off

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Top grocery sales valid August 21-27: Ground chuck for $2.99/lb, Buy 2 get 3 free shredded cheese & more

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Aug. 24

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