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Raleigh homeowners can expect to pay more in property taxes in 2025 compared to this year, according to the city's proposed budget. It's because home values have increased.

Raleigh property tax rate is going down, but you will probably pay more

IMPACT YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. >> AND NEW AT 4 O'CLOCK. IF YOU LIVE IN WAKE COUNTY, YOUR PROPERTY TAXES ARE LIKELY GOING UP. NOW, IF YOU OWN A HOME IN RALEIGH. >> YOU'RE PROBABLY GOING TO TAKE A DOUBLE HIT ON YOUR TAXES. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M DAN HAGGERTY. WREL'S ACTUALLY RODE JOINS US NOW. SHE'S IN THE STUDIO TO BREAK DOWN SOME OF THESE NUMBERS FORCE. ASHLEY GUYS, NOT NUMBERS THAT ANYBODY WANTS TO HEAR, BUT IT IS JUST A SIGN OF THIS GROWING COMMUNITY. THIS BUDGET PROPOSAL JUST CAME OUT IN THE LAST FEW HOURS. >> IT REALLY FOCUSES ON 2 THINGS. ONE HOME VALUES ARE WAY UP IN RALEIGH AND SO IS THE COST OF RUNNING THIS CITY. THE VALUES ON HOUSES REASSESSED EVERY 4 YEARS BACK IN TWENTY-TWENTY. THE MEDIAN VALUE OF A HOUSE IN RALEIGH WAS AROUND 260,000. NOW THAT MEDIAN VALUE IS 52% HIGHER. NEARING 400,000. NOW, BACK IN 2020, YOUR TAX BILL WOULD HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2800 NOW WITH THE NEW VALUE OF THE HOUSE AND THE PROPOSED NEW TAX RATES FOR BOTH WAKE COUNTY AND NOW RALLY TO YOUR BILL IS CLOSER TO 3400 UP ABOUT $600 FROM 4 YEARS AGO. NOW, BOTH RALEIGH AND WAKE COUNTY ARE JUST PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX CHANGES. THEY WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WEIGH IN TONIGHT ON WAKE COUNTY'S BUDGET. THERE'S A PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK AT THE WAKE COUNTY COMMONS BUILDING DOWN COSTS,

What Raleigh's proposed budget means to your homeowner's tax bill

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Three dogs captured, one killed after attacking three people Monday

Chatham County deputies captured three dogs and killed another after they say the dogs attacked three people Monday across two counties. Photos courtesy of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.

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

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Summer heat and storms in the holiday weekend forecast 

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Tree branch crashes through car at Raleigh park; city to remove tree in question

A large tree branch fell through the sunroof and windshield of Lyman Kiser's car on Saturday morning at Five Points' Roanoke Park in Raleigh, causing significant damage.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: 'Silent Sam' isn't so quiet at UNC these days

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The school board is raising prices for the third straight year, citing higher costs of doing business.

Meal prices will go up next year in Wake schools

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina man living in his car was wrongfully convicted of having a semiautomatic weapon when he parked outside a university hospital and sought emergency medical care, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.

North Carolina court throws out conviction of man with guns inside car on UNC campus

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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. 

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

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North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to repeal the state law that allows people to wear masks in public for health reasons. But it's now facing opposition from fellow Republicans in the state House.


NC House Republicans won't sign off on mask ban proposal

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As Rep. Greg Murphy, R-NC, announces he'll have surgery to remove a tumor on his skull, it's unclear how long he may be unavailable for votes in the U.S. House of Representatives where Republicans hold the majority by just four seats, 217-213.

NC Congressman to undergo surgery for skull tumor, believed to be benign

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Some state lawmakers are considering restricting public access to autopsy reports, which would protect due process rights but limit the public's right to know. 



Autopsy results could be withheld from families under proposed NC bill

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The proposed state pension and 401(k) changes come at a time when North Carolina's state government is struggling to fill vacant jobs, as well as staring down a potential billion-dollar hole in its retirement and health plans.

Changes to state pension plan, 401(k) rules advance in NC legislature

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Two drivers are charged in two deadly hit-and-run crashes that occurred hours apart in Durham. 


Drivers charged in 2 deadly hit-and-run crashes in Durham 

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After lead was found in the soil at five parks across Durham, fixing the issue could be part of the city's upcoming budget.



Lead in soil at Durham parks: Proposed city budget calls for a fix

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Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart is recalled. Bags could have pieces of metal inside.

Recall: Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart may contain metal pieces

Pedigree recalls some hard dog food

North Carolina native, Josh Sanders, who is from Kannapolis, is hoping to come out on top during Tuesday's finale of "The Voice."

'The Voice' finale tonight features NC artist Josh Sanders

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a âshock flavor,â like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza.

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

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I've noticed that the topic of periodic cicadas has temporarily replaced the weather. Instead of "sure is hot today" or "could use a good rain," people say "they sure are loud today" and "I wonder when they'll stop?"

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Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.

Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits

Hurricane Florence was one of the worst hurricanes in NC history.

FORT COLLINS, Colorado (AP) â Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

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Raleigh is ranked No. 2 on Milken Institute's best-performing large cities list, up from a No. 3 spot in 2023. Raleigh also ranked No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report's "best places to live for quality of life list,"

Raleigh among top of best performing cities, quality of life

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Wake County schools raise meal prices

NC House wil not sign off on bill banning masks in public

NC public safety imitative: New website of climate change resources

Durham considers $5 million in new budget for lead in parks

Lead found in soil at five Durham parks 

Target cutting prices on 5,000 items

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Woman charged with murder, kidnapping of Durham man

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Harnett County high schooler awarded more than $3 million in scholarships

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A Canadian serial killer who brought victims to a pig farm is hospitalized after a prison assault

It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case

Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump

Traditionally seasonal pools open on Memorial Day weekend, unofficially signaling the beginning of summer. It's not Memorial Day yet, but many pools and spraygrounds in and around Raleigh have already opened for the season. 

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

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Jo Koy to bring comedy tour to Raleigh

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

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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

Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Bill to ban masks in public faces opposition from some NC Republicans

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Some NC House Republicans oppose anti-mask bill

Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 16

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Wake schools approves plan for preventing overdose deaths with naloxone

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Wake County educators to rally Tuesday for more money in schools

'It's time to do the right thing': Durham educators walk out of school board meeting, accuse district of union-busting tactics

Mom upset after son with autism put inside closet for 'timeout'

Wake County taxpayers prioritize schools, libraries and housing in budget discussions

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North Carolina grapples with growing nursing shortage

Expect more bear sightings until August, wildlife experts say

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NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Canes collapse, the Panthers paint and a NASCAR fight in the Sports Moments of the Week

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Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

Panthers' Dave Canales, Bryce Young embrace positive outlook for 2024 season

Former President Donald Trump expected to attend Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, track officials say

'Home Run Derby with defense' coming to DBAP this fall

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

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Le'Ezra Brown leads Dudley to 3A boys track state title

Dudley repeats as 3A girls track state champions as several meet records fall

Swain County wins first 1A boys track title; Mountain Island Charter's Reggie Daniel named MOP

Swain County wins 4th straight 1A girls track & field title

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

The struggles are reflective of a national trend of resegregation, complicated by ongoing housing segregation and a changing education landscape.

Study highlights segregation impacting NC schools 70 years after Brown v. Board

NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

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Raleigh only sits behind Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX.

Raleigh is the nation's third fastest-growing big city, data shows

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In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

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The total cost to repair the damage, replace lost belongings and for a place to stay while repairs were being made totaled more than $160,000 for one Raleigh family.

Raleigh families describe exasperation in dealing with homes flooded by sewage

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 Abuse allegations inside a classroom. Anonymous letter warned a mother to take action.

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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

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

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AI and marketing: Learn from Triangle leaders at annual event

U.S. surpasses clean energy milestone of 5 million solar installations

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

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Learning how to use AI could boost your pay by 25%, study finds

Cumberland County in running for $1 billion investment, 450 jobs from American Titanium

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Triplets reunite with NICU nurses 18 years later

Protect your kids online: Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event Monday

Parents honor baby's short life with foundation to fund research into the disease that took him

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