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The school system has hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred maintenance, including for heating, ventilation and air conditioning units.

Half of Wake schools' HVAC jobs are vacant, ahead of upcoming heat wave

<p>SO I'LL SHOW YOU HOW TO POTENTIALLY PLAN AROUND IT. COMING UP. &gt;&gt; THIS AFTERNOON, WAKE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WILL GET AN UPDATE ON THE DISTRICT'S HVAC SYSTEMS WRAL'S DESTINY. PATTERSON IS LIVE IN CARY RIGHT NOW. TESTING IS GOING TO BE SO HOT AS ELIZABETH JUST SAID, THE NEXT FEW DAYS THEY'LL BE TESTED. &gt;&gt; JEFF, HOW HOT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT? GOING TO BE EXTREMELY HOT AND THAT COMBINATION OF THE HEAT. PLUS THE START OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR. THIS ISSUE IS VERY TIMELY HERE. THAT MEETING IT'S A COMMITTEE MEETING. IT WILL START IN JUST ABOUT AN HOUR. JUST BEHIND THESE DOORS HERE PREVIOUSLY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOOL BOARD SAID THAT ACROSS THE DISTRICT WAKE SCHOOLS CLOSE MORE THAN 40 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR DUE TO FAILING HVAC SYSTEMS, ACCORDING TO THE MEETING AGENDA STAFFING AND THE AGE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT ARE THE MAIN CONCERNS HERE. WE TALKED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT JUST THIS MORNING ABOUT HOW THE DISTRICT PLANS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. &gt;&gt; THAT IS A CONSTANT ISSUE THAT WE DEAL WITH TRYING TO DO WITH NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF EQUIPMENT. WE HAVE ROUGHLY 300 CHILLERS 500 HVAC HEATING AND COOLING UNIT. SO THAT IS A LOT OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT TO MAKE SHOES MAINTAIN. &gt;&gt; AND AGAIN, THAT MEETING GETS STARTED AT 1 O'CLOCK JUST BEHIND THESE STORES HERE. STAFF MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO LAY OUT THEIR PLAN OF ACTION IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THIS</p>

Wake County school board to address HVAC issues

Wake County school board addresses HVAC issues

HVAC problems force some Wake County schools to closes amid dangerous heat

NC Gov Roy Cooper cagey about political future after spotlight at DNC

NC Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Police reveal Avantae Deven had numerous aliases, share photo from 90s

Avantae Deven photo from 1990s

Sustainable school lunches: ways to reduce costs, waste & chemical exposure for kids

Mom preparing eco-friendly school lunch with son

North Carolinians are worried about political violence, extremism and a stolen election, new poll shows

Jan. 6 Obstruction Case at Supreme Court Could Help Trump and Many Others

Back-to-school forecast: Triple-digit heat index values expected through Thursday

Near-record heat Aug. 27-29, 2024

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Washington (CNN) -- Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will sit with CNN for their first joint interview on Thursday as Democrats work to broaden their base's excitement from last week's Democratic National Convention. 

Harris and Walz to sit with CNN for exclusive first joint interview since campaign began

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

WASHINGTON (AP) â Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity on former presidents.

Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

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An older woman passed out Monday while waiting in line outside the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles' Hillsborough location.


Woman passes out at Hillsborough DMV

EMS responds to NCDMV in Hillsborough, where person passed out

Police are investigating a daytime bank robbery at a Bank of America in Chapel Hill.



Bank of America robbed in Chapel Hill, police looking for man in red pickup 

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Students at Saint Augustine's University on Tuesday began moving onto campus days ahead of a delayed start to the fall semester.


200 students enrolled at St. Augustine's as move-in begins ahead of delayed fall start

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The amended complaint adds CBS and Turner, which are the NCAA's broadcast partners, as defendants.

1983 NC State basketball team adds TV networks to lawsuit over highlights

NC State basketball lawsuit 

ATLANTA (AP) â Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.

2 workers killed and 1 injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

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Fayetteville set a record for homicides in 2023, but this year, there has been a significant decrease.

Significant decrease in homicides in Fayetteville: Chief Braden shares positive outlook

The Fayetteville Police Department is at 467 Hay Street.

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said.

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

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The first day of traditional school for Wake County students also brought the return of transportation issues. Getting to school can sometimes be a challenge at the start of a new year, no matter if your child rides the bus, walks or if you drop them off in the carpool line.

Buses, carpool and walking: What transportation issues did Wake students face on first day?

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WRAL reporters and anchors share school portraits and adorable first day of school pictures from their childhood.

WRAL reporters share their childhood school photos

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While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


Schedules, buses, lunch fees, tips: WRAL is your back-to-school HQ

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Need lunchbox ideas for picky eaters? An expert shares tips for packing a school lunch your child will actually eat.

Lunchbox ideas for picky eaters: How to pack a school lunch your child will eat

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Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. One expert estimates that 50,000 K-12 schools were constructed with materials containing PCBs.

More than 240 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds

More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs

A South Carolina high school football player suffered third-degree burns after being forced to bear crawl across hot turf as punishment.

South Carolina high school football player suffers third-degree burns after practice punishment 

Man says son burned on high school football field 

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Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

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Several parents expressed frustration over transportation issues on Tuesday, saying that their main concern is ensuring their children arrive at school on time.

Durham parents report issues with bus transportation  

Fayetteville homecide rate down in 2024

Grant makes after school care possible in Southern Nash County

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Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Children's book sparks fire in van in western NC

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Airport Blvd. closed near I-40 after truck brings down powerlines

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The Goat Bar has closed its doors

NC households could save $97 annually on utility bills due to new appliance standards

Owner of NC car dealership captures man he says stole a $30,000 Mercedes

Consumer Reports ranks the best used car brands

Lilly launches lower-price weight loss drug without injector pen

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Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave

Immigrant families in limbo after judge puts U.S. program for spouses on hold

San Diego police officer killed and another critically injured in crash with fleeing car

Looking for the best North Carolina beach attractions? Uncover hidden gems and popular spots to visit this summer and start planning your perfect escape today!

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

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New social district opens at The Streets at Southpoint

New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Foodie News: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse gets closer to opening doors

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

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

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

Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials

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Top North Carolina high school quarterback sues over state's NIL restrictions

'No resentment': Ex-Auditor Wood pans incumbent Holmes, endorses GOP's Boliek in NC auditor race

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

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

Dozens of delays impacting bus routes on first day of school for Wake County students

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WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs

Back-to-school: Wake County Schools deals with several bus delays on first day of school

Wake County students, teachers prepare for first day of 2024 school year

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

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WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

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

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

Panthers cut receiver Terrace Marshall; See who made initial roster

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NC State starts 2024 season Thursday night in primetime against Western Carolina

QB starters Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix lead list of NFL rookies to watch in 2024

College football Week 1: NC State's veteran o-line, UNC's QB situation and 2-minute warnings

Panthers coach Dave Canales pleased with Bryce Young's progress in training camp, preseason game

The Starting 22: Best players from week 1 of high school football in NC

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Family of Grimsley QB Faizon Brandon sues state over high school NIL restrictions

The Huddle: Biggest week 1 statements, milestones, & moral victories

Early goal lifts Cardinal Gibbons past Southern Durham

Millbrook scores in 66th minute to beat Broughton in boys soccer

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

In recent years, WRAL Investigates has reported on Bull City United employees being charged with gun and drug offenses and, most recently, with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bull City United under review by Durham County

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

North Carolina's Covid-era shutdowns have been gone for years, but a lawsuit over their constitutionality could inform how the state government will be allowed to handle future pandemics or other emergencies.

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

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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

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?

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Limit how much information you share in back to school photos 

Back-to-school photos: Why you should think twice before sharing your child's details online

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

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Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

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

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

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Tom Snyder: Spectrum request could be difference between monopoly, innovation

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

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Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic

Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdraws offer for Paramount, allowing Skydance merger to go ahead

High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location

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