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The Board of Governors replaced its 2019 policy on diversity and inclusion with a new one that promotes equality and requires schools to report on reductions in force and spending on diversity programs.

UNC System repeals diversity, inclusion policies, goals at NC public colleges

<p>&gt;&gt; REPORTING IN SMITHFIELD, KURLAND, WRAL, NEWS. &gt;&gt; TODAY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICIES AT ALL. UNC SYSTEM SCHOOLS ARE SET TO BE REPEALED. THE UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL MAKE ITS FINAL VOTE WRAL'S. KELSEY COFFEY JOINS US LIVE FROM THE UNC SYSTEM OFFICE IN RALEIGH. KELSEY STUDENTS PLAN TO GATHER THIS MORNING TO SHOW LEADERS WHY THEY FEEL THESE POLICIES ARE IMPORTANT. &gt;&gt; RENEE, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE'RE EXPECTING WILL PROBABLY SEE DOZENS OF STUDENTS HERE IN A FEW HOURS TO EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS. AND TODAY'S VOTE COMES AFTER DEBATE ABOUT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICIES AMONG STATE LAWMAKERS. THOSE HAVE BEEN HAPPENING FOR WEEKS. DEMOCRATIC LEADERS HELD A NEWS CONFERENCE YESTERDAY. THEY ARGUE DEI IS MADE STUDENTS FROM AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE NORTH CAROLINA FEEL WELCOME IF THE POLICY CHANGE GOES THROUGH, NOT ONLY WITH DIEGO, THE INITIATIVES WE REMOVED SEVERAL DUI RELATED JOB POSITIONS WOULD BE CHANGED OR ELIMINATED. &gt;&gt; IT IS TROUBLING TO SEE THAT CONTINUE TO POLITICS BEING PLAYED WITH IMPORTANT STATE INSTITUTIONS. &gt;&gt; NOW REPUBLICAN LEADERS SAY REPEALING THESE DEI POLICIES THAT WOULD BE THE RIGHT MOVE. THEY SAY THAT IT WOULD SAVE THE STATE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDING. SO BE SURE TO STAY ON TOP OF WHAT COMES OUT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING TODAY AND KEEP YOU UPDATED.</p>

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UNC System votes to repeal diversity and inclusion policies 

Students rally ahead of UNC Board of Governors' vote to repeal DEI policies 

Warrant: Police search texts sent by man charged with murder of ex-girlfriend in Apex

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Hurricane season 2024: NOAA forecast is highest number of storms ever predicted

NOAA 2024 hurricane forecast

Should NC's retired K-9s get health benefits? Police, animal rights groups say yes

Retired K-9 "Jip" 

Man armed with pizza cutter charged at Nash deputy before being shot, sheriff says

Nash sheriff shares update on person shot by deputy in Spring Hope

Hot and stormy: Level 1 risk for severe weather Thursday, highs reach 90s

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COLUMN: Sheriffs want to protect their communities, not do the federal government's work

Bill on NC sheriffs and immigration

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Durham police give details on 2024 first quarter crime report

Nash County deputies found a person dead inside a home along Lyles Road in Bailey.

Nash County deputies find person dead during welfare check, suspected shooter on the run

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Jalen McLean, 18, won the $1 million prize after his sister purchased a $10 scratch-off ticket.



18-year-old in Raleigh wins $1 million lottery prize 

A Fort Liberty soldier shot and killed a utility worker he believed was trespassing outside his home in Moore County, authorities say. 


Utility worker shot, killed by Fort Liberty soldier outside Carthage home, authorities say

Teen arrested for shooting, killing 14-year-old boy in Sanford

Starting in 2025, North Carolina will have the strictest minimum liability coverage requirements in the country. The law change will allow victims of crashes to collect much more money from at-fault parties.

NC will soon have the most expensive basic auto insurance requirements in the US

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The monument in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, features a Confederate soldier on top of a pedestal with the inscription "In appreciation of our faithful slaves" written underneath.

Eastern NC residents sue to have Confederate monument to 'faithful slaves' removed

Tyrrell County Confederate monument

An employee of The Resiliency Collaborative in Raleigh faces charges she stole almost $100,000 from the organization.

Charges: Woman embezzled almost $100K from Raleigh charity that helps young people of color

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The bill's main intent is to give lawyers more protections and rights during investigations from the State Bar. It would also allow lawyers to have their disciplinary records expunged and removed from public view.

NC Senate votes to protect lawyers under investigation, shield some details from public

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One person was killed and another was injured after a serious crash involving a UPS truck near E. Millbrook Road and Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh.



16-year-old charged with DWI in deadly crash with UPS truck in Raleigh

Three-vehicle crash involving UPS truck shuts down part of E. Millbrook Road

Live Nation is a colossus of the concert world and a force in the lives of musicians and fans alike. Its scale and reach far exceed those of any competitor, encompassing concert promotion, ticketing, artist management and the operation of hundreds of venues and festivals around the world.

U.S. to sue Ticketmaster, accusing it of defending a monopoly

U.S. Plans to Sue Ticketmaster Owner, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly

A preliminary hearing took place Wednesday at Fort Liberty for Sgt. Gabriel Ceville, who is a suspect in the February 2023 death of his infant daughter.



Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

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A dog and puppies were found abandoned in a closed suitcase on Wednesday in Johnston County.

Abandoned dog and puppies in Johnston County await adoption at Saving Grace

Dogs at Saving Grace

There are a lot of events coming up this Memorial Day weekend, including a hot air balloon festival. 

Weekend best bets: Balloon Festival, Sugar Rush

First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival

There are a number of impressive Memorial Day deals this week including discounts for military members, restaurant offers, gift card bonuses, retail sales and more!

Memorial Day Deals 2024: Military discounts, gift card bonuses, restaurant & retail offers

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With more than five miles of trails and multiple continents to explore, a day at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro can be overwhelming for some families. These tips will help you and your family navigate the day with less stress! 

Tips for surviving a day with your small children at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro 

NC Zoo elephants

A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



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Wendy's unveils a new $3 breakfast value meal as restaurants aim to serve customers amid inflation. 

Fast food wars: McDonald's, Wendy's unveil new value meals

Wendy's, Cary, NC

Video: Scottie Scheffler handcuffed by police in Louisville

Scottie Scheffler arrested in Louisville

Pageant winner scammed out of $2,000 on Zelle 

UCLA rowing team rescues sea lion pup

Sea lion rescue

Disgruntled employee shoots 5 people at workplace

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Durham police report to shine light on frequency of violent crime, property crime in 2024

Pigs killed in barn fire at at Prestage Farms in Clinton 

School bus involved in crash in southeast Raleigh

RDU Airport expects busiest Memorial Day weekend travel of all time 

White House pushes tech industry to shut down market for sexually abusive AI deepfakes

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A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight

Stage collapse at a campaign rally in northern Mexico kills at least 9 people and injures 121

Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister

Remember last year's Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this year

Downtown Fuquay-Varina's social district will open Thursday. 

Fuquay-Varina social district opens 

Fuquay-Varina : Spotlight : Aviator

Videri is nominated for best chocolate shop in the country

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6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

Track prices, plan stops: Many use Google to start their summer travel

Eleuthera Offers a Rugged, Out-Island Experience That Lingers

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Fact check: Does NC mask bill have 'specific carve outs' for the KKK?

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Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to stop 'all aid' to Israel

Fact check: Biden says China has more retirees than workers

Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

NC bill to outlaw masks in public places will not move forward

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After falling out with Saint Augustine's, lawmakers move bill to help Wake leadership academies

NC economic development officials plan trip in Europe

'Nobody vacations in New Jersey': NC lawmaker dismisses critics in mask fight

NC House rejects Senate proposal to ban masking for public health as GOP rift over masks grows

Keep kids sharp through summer break with real-time learning

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NC Democrats make last-minute push to save DEI at UNC schools

Spilling the tea on solitary confinement and mental health

Lawmakers speak about diversity policies ahead of vote to defund them

Reaction pours in after woman accuses Warren Co. school of restraining her son with autism

Former NC doctor serving life for murder may soon be free after a conditional pardon and 2-year wait

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5 On Your Side: An anonymous letter accused a Wake teacher of abuse. What happened after a mom pushed for an investigation

North Carolina grapples with growing nursing shortage

Expect more bear sightings until August, wildlife experts say

How Red Lobster's misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy

Transfer portal tracker: North Carolina, in need of frontcourt help, adds SEC transfer forward

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NC State, UNC will move up to ACHA Division 1 men's hockey

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team to begin play in 2026

Scottie Scheffler's Louisville court date postponed after arrest during PGA Championship

NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports

Here are the 2023-2024 winter sports winners for HSOT Honors

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Southwestern Randolph stays alive in 2A softball with 13th-inning walk off against North Stanly

South Brunswick softball sweeps South Central to advance to 3A state championship

Here are the schedules for the NCHSAA baseball & softball regional championship series

Start times for the 4th round of the NCHSAA girls soccer state playoffs

Your car insurance is going up - and it's not inflation! WRAL's 5 On Your Side looks into how much it could rise and the new North Carolina law that set it off.

Car insurance rates enter the fast lane for NC drivers

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The ALE reached out to WRAL Investigates wanting to speak about their concerns regarding the prevalence of underage drinking and driving, and its devastating consequences.

ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking

WRAL Investigates underage drinking & driving

The NC Resilience Exchange is a new interactive resource from state public health officials to help local and state leaders find climate change information that is relevant to North Carolina communities. 

NC website offers tips, tools for climate resilience

NC public safety imitative: New website of climate change resources

The NC Resilience Exchange is a new interactive resource from state public safety officials to help local and state leaders find climate change information that is relevant to North Carolina communities. 

New website offers one-stop shop for NC climate change resources

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The housing market is beginning to cool a bit nationwide, but data shows homes in the Triangle sit above what the going rate is for most in the region.

Median home values in Wake County $100,000 higher than median sale price in South

Raleigh homes selling for about $100,000 more than entire South region, data shows

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New protections on buy now, pay later loans coming

Cost of liability for auto insurance about to rise in NC

5 On Your Side: The safest, most reliable cars for teens

New rules for buy now, pay later lenders a win for consumers

NC State says Poe Hall PCB testing results coming in next few weeks 

WRAL Investigates: Stopping underage drinking & driving by finding the source

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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Grace Ueng: Growth by the dozen: Book recommendations for personal, professional growth

Nvidia's profit soars, underscoring its dominance in chips for artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but canât touch streaming

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US applications for jobless benefits fall as labor market continues to thrive

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

VinFast crash investigation: Owner complained about auto steering

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Triplets reunite with NICU nurses 18 years later

More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?

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