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Thousands of North Carolina families are in limbo as they were promised money in the form of school vouchers from the state, but that money's now caught in a political tug-of-war even though the House and Senate both support expanding the voucher program.

Back to school: NC ranks low on public school spending, but sent $180 million to private schools

<p>Private schools are getting your tax dollars. The wealthiest families already have their kids in private schools. 868 private and religious schools are getting hundreds of millions while not being held to the same education standards as public schools Monday at six.</p>

Private schools and religious schools are due to take in millions of dollars in taxpayer vouchers.

Why hundreds of millions of tax dollars were sent 868 private and religious schools across NC

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Storms expected to calm down by Monday night; Triangle area still under a Level 1 severe risk

Severe risk Monday, Aug. 19

The Latest: Biden to headline Night 1 of the DNC

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'Not the right approach': Robinson seeks to shift his public perception on abortion

Josh Stein (left) and Mark Robinson (right) are running for North Carolina governor in November's election.

Fuquay Varina man arrested for secretly recording woman in restroom

Raleigh man arrested for secretly recording woman in restroom 

'It's our home:' Families celebrate progress, plans to reopen tornado-damaged middle school

Springfield Middle School damage from EF-3 tornado

Outer Banks erosion: Rodanthe homeowners face the cost of changing coastline

House collapses on Cape Hatteras, beach closures issued

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Jacobia Crisp appeared in court Monday for the first time since her arrest. She's could serve more than three years in prison if convicted of felony charges. 

Woman charged with aiding convicted murderer's escape could face more than 3 years in prison

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The North Carolina state elections board will decide for the first time Tuesday whether to accept a digital version of a student ID as an acceptable photo voter ID.  The board has never approved a digital ID in the past, but mobile technology is advancing quickly.

NC elections board to vote on use of digital IDs for voting 

The North Carolina State Board of ElectionsÂ will decide Tuesday whether to accept the digital version of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillâs student ID as a form of photo voter ID.

A 20-year-old Fort Liberty soldier has been charged with unlawful firearms trafficking and making false statements to the government.

Fort Liberty soldier charged with firearms trafficking, accused of lying about hate group ties

Fort Liberty soldier charged with firearms trafficking

A 29-year-old died from his injuries sustained during Saturday's shooting, Wake Forest police said. Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

Man dies after shooting on Wait Avenue in Wake Forest

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The Durham Police Department is investigating a suspicious death of a man on Monday afternoon.

Durham police investigate suspicious death of man

According to the National Weather Service, several downed trees were reported in Willow Spring, and several viewers told WRAL News they saw multiple downed trees along Interstate 40 between Raleigh and Benson.

Cleanup begins after severe storms leave path of destruction in Wake, Johnston counties

Cleanup begins in Johnston County following severe storms

Laptops purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed education. Some recent changes should give schools a little more time to find the money to keep them. 

There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?

Wake County Public School System laptops

Winnie joined the zoo's band of Hamadryas baboons when she was born on June 16.

North Carolina Zoo welcomes Winnie the baboon

The Sunshine Protection Act has yet to pass through Congress. Here's what it would be like if we never changed the time.

The sun now sets before 8 p.m. Will we ever do away with the time change?

Sunset over eastern Tennessee

When the moon turns full near the point in its orbit that's closest to Earth, we get a supermoon that's a little bigger and a lot brighter than your average full moon.

Look up at the night sky for the first of four supermoons

July supermoon

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The 2024 annual school supply sales and school clothing deals are in full swing and there are some great deals to be found! Check out the list of impressive buys at multiple stores starting at 15 cents this week. 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

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The first supermoon of 2024 could be seen in the North Carolina sky Sunday night. Send us your photos of the supermoon at wral.com/report-it.

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A Pender County man was born with a condition that affects his kidney. His former teacher was willing to give him one of hers. But they weren't a match.

NC teacher donates kidney to help save former student

NC teacher donates kidney to stranger to help former student

Dana Jackson went to Haiti on July 1 and was supposed to return on July 26 and there are conflicting stories surrounding the details of her death.

'Manipulated and lied to': Charlotte woman mysteriously dies at Haitian Vodou retreat

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There will be four supermoons in 2024. The first is August 19.

Send your photos! The first supermoon of 2024 shines bright this week

July's supermoon

An unoccupied house collapsed on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Friday evening. 

Hurricane Ernesto triggers house collapse in Cape Hatteras, coastal areas in Rodanthe shut down

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Between 2013 and 2022 -- deaths resulting from pursuits have increased by 400 percent statewide.

A closer look: Pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Why do homes keep collapsing at Rodanthe?

NC schools running out of money to replace student laptops

Tar Heel Traveler: Honoring NC radio legend Carl Lamm of Smithfield

5 On Your Side big savings for back-to-school 

North Carolina State Board of Elections to vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's digital ID

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Man dead after shooting in parking lot of Halifax County housing complex

After tornado, Wilson County students will return while damaged middle school is rebuilt

Ernesto becomes hurricane again, brings high rip current risk to NC coast through Monday

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

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US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Investigators looking for long-missing Michigan woman find human remains on husband's property

Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

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

Foodie News: Seaboard Station to get new entertainment venue featuring arcade games, bowling

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Channing Tatum movie filming this fall in Charlotte, extras needed

Channing Tatum Confirmed That âMagic Mike 3â Is Happening

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

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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

Did an Olympic sponsor pull support after the opening ceremony?

NC hospitals agree to plan to relieve old medical debt for lower-income patients

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Robinson, Morrow say they would turn down federal education dollars

Kamala Harris talks economic plan to help middle class 'get ahead'

Robinson: 'We don't want' federal education funds in NC

More than 1 million North Carolinians eligible to use new free online tax filing system

Update expected Monday on plans to restore middle school hit by tornado

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Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Most NC schools don't have funds to replace students' aging laptops

Back-to-school: Here's how to help your child adjust to high school

UNC-Chapel Hill students prepare for fall 2024 semester under new chancellor

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to teen's murder

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Pay complaints mount at Saint Augustine's University, credit agreement announced up to $30M

School districts grapple with cellphone policies as new school year approaches

Cyclospora parasite illnesses have affected 28 NC counties, sickened more than 200 people

In Raleigh, Harris unveils economic plans to give Americans 'a real chance to succeed'

No. 24 NC State  is chasing a breakthrough moment

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The Tar Heels faded in past 2 years with QB Drake Maye. Now they must fix that issue without him

Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024

Manny Diaz aims to keep Duke's upward trajectory

Wake Forest stumbled in '23. Dave Clawson hopes changes get the Demon Deacons back on course

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Marvin Ridge, Ayden-Grifton, D.H. Conley climb into Top 10

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Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Asheboro, Enka join HSOT Top 25

The Huddle: Freshmen to watch, new varsity teams, toughest schedules in 1A-3A

Official high school flag football rules coming in 2025 from NFHS

2024 HighSchoolOT Football Preview Magazine: Your guide to NC high school football

A Bull City United worker has been charged with accessory after the fact in relation to the murder of 19-year-old Jeremiah Williams.

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to 19-year-old's murder

Saint Augustine's University is due to receive $7 million credit from Durham-based Gothic Ventures and up to $30 million total. The university is facing complaints from its faculty for delayed paychecks, with 29 complaints filed against the university since September 2023.

Pay complaints mount before new school year at Saint Augustine's University

There is no doubt that gang violence, gang crime, is a problem, both nationwide and in North Carolina. 

Stay out of gangs, be great: Raleigh's Ship Community Outreach offers positive environment for teens

33,000 gangs nationwide

School districts, students, teachers and parents are grappling with appropriate cellphone policies as the new school year approaches.

What should we do about cellphones in schools?

Cornel West and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in North Carolina.

Cornel West, RFK Jr. on the ballot: Could it help Trump's chances in North Carolina?

Homicides in Raleigh have increased by 78% so far this year compared to the same time frame last year, according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association Violent Crime Survey.

Raleigh leaders respond to increase in homicides compared to last year

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Salmonella in cucumbers linked to 22 illnesses in NC, hundreds nationwide

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages

5 On Your Side: Creating healthy back to school habits 

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Popeyes, Tandoori Trail and Maximillian's Grille and Wine bar

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Prisoner driven 150 miles to Hillsborough for medical care despite his connections to Orange County

Convicted murderer escapes: Why authorities drove him 150 miles to Orange County

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Raleigh leaders address rise in homicides compared to 2023

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Tom Snyder: Is RTP the next Silicon (carbide) Valley?

Businesses are already girding for next phase of the U.S.-China trade war

Harris focuses Raleigh speech on economic plan as she faces GOP attacks over grocery costs

Donald Thompson: 5 ways leaders can keep Gen Z, millennials engaged in the workplace

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Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024

7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up

US settles with billionaire Carl Icahn for using company to secure personal loans worth billions

AMD buying server maker ZT Systems for $4.9 billion as chipmakers strengthen AI capabilities

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