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State law requires the NCDMV to adjust fees and rates every four years because of inflation. 



DMV fee increases take effect Monday across the state 

<p>THE OUTGOING CHANCELLOR JOHNSON AQ INLAND HAD BEEN IN THAT ROLE FOR 8 YEARS. &gt;&gt; YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY MORE FOR SERVICES AT THE DMV BEGINNING OF THE SUMMER. THE DMV IS REQUIRED TO CHANGE FEES AND RATES EVERY 4 YEARS BECAUSE OF INFLATION ABOUT 90 FEES RELATED TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, LEARNER'S PERMITS AND VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS WILL GO UP BY NEARLY 20%. WE HAVE A DETAILED</p>

DMV fees increase across North Carolina 

DMV adjustments represent nearly 20% increase

UNC's Dean Dome replacement plan moves ahead with $217,000 study

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Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

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Charges: Raleigh men tracked kidnap victim by GPS, tied trash bag over his head

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Olympic swimmers stop in Cary for a week of training at the Triangle Aquatic Center

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Driver accused of killing Garner family of 3 did not appear in court

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Monday night cool down on the way with temps dipping into the 60s

Muggy meter for July 1-5, 2024

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Big heat returns this weekend 

After being appointed as Superintendent of Durham County Public Schools a few days ago, Dr. Anthony S. Lewis says he's ready to get started.

Budget, transparency, student safety: New Durham superintendent says he values community and trust

DPS Board of Education names Dr. Anthony S. Lewis as new superintendent

Charles Gross Jr. is charged with nine counts of embezzlement of state property.

Raleigh man charged with embezzling $124,000 in state money from assisted living centers

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The SHALOM Act passed the North Carolina legislature almost unanimously, with support from every Republican and nearly every Democrat. Some critics fear the new rules could impede on people's First Amendment rights.

Cooper signs new law targeting antisemitism, calls for 'a more welcoming' North Carolina

In Letter, 540 Jewish Columbia Students Defend Zionism, Condemn Protests

Monday, July 1, 2024 -- We owe it to our children to make sure they have everything they need to succeed, including well-equipped and supported educators.

COLUMN: Strengthen the educator pipeline with programs like NC Teaching Fellows

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Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.

Buried treasure: Old castle hidden buried beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

With a steady increase of snake bite cases across North Carolina, experts are cautioning people who expect to be outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday.

NC expects record number of snake bites this year. How can you stay safe?

Copperhead spotted in Knightdale

A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries Sunday night after a shooting near Wendell.



24-year-old woman killed in shooting near Wendell

Wake County Deputies respond to Hodge Road shooting, woman seriously injured

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) â A dangerous and extremely powerful Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday on the Caribbean island of Carriacou after becoming the earliest storm of Category 4 strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.

Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on Caribbean island of Carriacou in Grenada

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

There is so much to do this month in the Triangle! Here's a list of 60+ events, including July 4 festivities. 

60+ things to do in July

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Amazon has just announced that the annual Prime Day event will be taking place again this year running July 16-17! PLUS, there are excellent early deals available now on Music Unlimited (5 months FREE), Audible, Kindle Unlimited, home security, Amazon devices, tablets, coffee makers, vacuums, and more!

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day July dates announced PLUS excellent early deals available now!

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Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Three years ago, an African zebra cobra on the loose put a northwest Raleigh, North Carolina neighborhood on edge. The deadly and venomous snake prompted days of panic.

Three years ago a deadly and terrifying Zebra Cobra got loose in Raleigh

Venomous snake: Zebra cobra on the loose in a Raleigh neighborhood

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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The shark bit the 14-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon at 484 New River Inlet Road.

'I'm not going to be OK': Teen boy speaks about getting bit by shark at North Topsail Beach

Shark bite in MA

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Meet Astro! This playful and friendly 4-month-old puppy loves to go on walks and play ball -- although he's still learning how to bring the ball back during fetch! He's crate trained and microchipped. Learn more at LoveMuttsRescue.org.

Pet of the Day: July 1, 2024

Mini-golf castle from 1970s revealed after being buried under sand dune for years

Women's gymnastics Olympic trials wrap up

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Biden campaign pushes forward after shaky debate 

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Strike and severe weather complicate July 4 travel

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Man injured on malfunctioning escalator 

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Two juveniles charged in connection with Durham armed robbery turned shooting

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Durham police seek public's help in locating armed robbery-shooting suspect 

NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina

NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale

NC plan could forgive medical debt for some families 

Man who confessed to killing 4 people in Maine, including parents, is sentenced to life in prison

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Gathered at Camp David, Biden's family tells him to stay in the presidential race and keep fighting

The Karen Read murder case ends in a mistrial. Prosecutors say they will try again

Dangerous Hurricane Beryl restrengthens to Category 4 off Grenada

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Take a trip with Mix 101.5 FM's Bryan Lord to The Beefmaster Inn located in Wilson, NC.

Look NC: The Beefmaster Inn

Foodie News: 'Top Chef' alum returns to downtown Raleigh with new restaurant

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

Post Malone to play Raleigh concert this fall 

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Dinosaur World opens for the season Cumberland County

If you love dinosaurs or if you're a kid at heart, you will love Sweet Valley Ranch on Sunnyside School Road right outside of Fayetteville.

Enormous sculpture weaving through Dix Park draws massive crowds

Image courtesy of Marjorie Hodges.

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Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

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Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

Fact check: In NC, Burgum claims Biden shut down natural gas export capacity

NC lawmakers rushed dozens of bills over the finish line, but failed efforts stand out

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 28

NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

Cooper approves changes to State Bar reviews, signs 4 other bills into law

NC Senate passes CPACE funding program to make clean energy upgrades more accessible

NC residents concerned about asbestos abatement project

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Residents express concern regarding asbestos abatement project at Rocky Mount school

Deal to expand private school vouchers falls apart as NC lawmakers wind down session 

Wake schools wants students to scan a barcode to ride the school bus

NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

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WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

NHL Free Agency 2024: Hurricanes re-sign Jordan Martinook

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Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics

Olympic track and field trials: Local athletes, event schedule, how to watch

SMU, deep in the heart of Texas, joins ACC; League welcomes Cal, Stanford

Fred Richard headlines a U.S. men's gymnastics team that will head to Paris with a shot to medal

4A championship MVP Caitlyn Jones commits to Wake Forest

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Gatorade POTY changes commitment after coaching change, will attend UNC

Hoggard 3-star OL Michael Gibbs commits to NC State

83 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Wake Forest QB Kavon Simmons commits to Duke

A luxury truck stolen from a local valet! The disturbing allegations -- and WRAL 5 On Your Side details who is responsible when your car is stolen while under the care of a valet. Monday night at 6 on WRAL News.

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks who's liable and the disturbing allegations

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks whoâs liable and the disturbing allegations

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assaulting students with disabilities following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.


Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Are insurance companies watching your home? WRAL's Keely Arthur dives into reports of drones being used to adjust your rates. Find out what to do if your insurance company threatens to drop you.

Are insurance companies watching your home? 5 On Your Side digs into reports of drones being used to adjust rates

The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Vallarta Tacos and Seafood, Azul Tequilas Bar and Grill

Full interview: Homeowners say insurance companies threaten to cancel policies over drones

5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

HDR: Recalled heat pumps could blast hot air despite being set to A/C

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Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

Expedia upgrades consumer protections after 5 On Your Side series

WRAL Investigates a man's battle with the state medical board after a surgery gone wrong

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Tom Snyder: Voice assistants and the future of human-computer interaction

Queen City accelerator seeks fintech and insurtech innovators

US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more

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European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

Canada airline WestJet cancels more than 400 flights after a surprise strike by mechanics union

Judge acquits 28 people accused in Panama Papers case, including law firm co-founder

What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

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