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The loss of temporary federal dollars that paid for the programs means scaled-down or eliminated programs in schools across North Carolina. Schools have gotten creative to keep some of them.

Schools cut learning-recovery programs as NC students remain behind

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Buncombe County Schools confirm 4 student deaths from Helene, still trying to contact 21 others

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Man shoots, kills bald eagle in Sparta, NC

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Pitt Co. man with 16 DWI convictions gets bond lowered, released from jail

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'I'm a little outraged': Beekeepers react to aerial mosquito spraying in Brunswick County

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ALEXANDRA JACOBS: From Melania Trump: Modeling, motherhood and a brazen whitewash of a presidency

Melania Trump Defends Nude Modeling Work as She Promotes Book

Chilly Sunday morning in store ahead of warm afternoon, coldest air of the season arrives next week

Hour by hour forecast for Sunday, 10/13/2024

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Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division are helping residents affected by Helene regroup in western North Carolina.

'We're here to help': 101st Airborne soldiers help Chimney Rock residents dig out of the mud

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday helped pack diapers into boxes of personal care products destined for North Carolina hurricane victims, agreeing with one helper who said âit takes a village.â

Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push

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Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found hiding in Franklin County

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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) can be seen in the western sky under ideal conditions.

Want to look for Comet A3 in the night sky? Here's when, where and how!

Comet C/2023 A3 photographed by 10-year-old, Zen, in Harnett County Saturday night, 10/12/2024

Ariana Grande took the New York 30 Rock stage at âSaturday Night Liveâ for the third time as host and found herself in familiar circumstances.

Ariana Grande hosts 'SNL' for the first time since the last female presidential nominee

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Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey threw for a career-high 329 yards, but it wasn't enough to beat Syracuse in Raleigh.

Kyle McCord steers Syracuse to 24-17 road win at NC State

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Former President Donald Trump has fueled a persistent and unproven narrative since Hurricane Helene struck the southeast: Democratic leaders have failed residents who faced the wrath of the hurricane that left more than 200 people dead.

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

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According to the Moore County Sheriff's Office, a deputy saw a man named Lowell Simon, 68, around 5:25 p.m. Thursday removing campaign signs from the roadside along Seven Lakes Drive in the West End community.

'I shouldn't have done that': NC House candidate arrested, charged with stealing campaign signs

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Investigators say the shooting happened inside the enclosed outdoor patio at Big Apple Restaurant and Sports Pub on Yadkin Road. The victim's girlfriend, Mary Reed, says he was shot by a man who left the club and returned.

'Our kids are really hurting right now': 34-year-old father killed at Fayetteville sports bar, girlfriend speaks out

Family members have identified the victim as 34-year-old Garrett Stroman.

North Carolina announced the death of receiver Tylee Craft on Saturday afternoon.

UNC football player Tylee Craft, who inspired teammates as he battled cancer, dies at 23

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Slideshow: Northern lights make appearance in central North Carolina on Oct. 10, 2024

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This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

72 new food items: 2024 North Carolina State Fair has something for every taste 

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Tickets will go on sale Friday for "Music for the Mountains," an Oct. 27 concert at Red Hat Amphitheater benefiting Hurricane Helene victims. WRAL is a proud media sponsor.


Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

From rich marzens to velvety stouts, Triangle craft breweries are serving up the perfect complement to the autumn season.

Fall flavor fest: Triangle's best breweries serve up seasonal brews

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There's been some confusion regarding the government's response to Helene in western North Carolina. So let's break it down.

Some have been critical of the government's response to Helene. Here's a breakdown of how disaster response works

Small Business Administration Will Soon Exhaust Disaster Loan Funds

Thousands of people have donated more than $900,000 through the WRAL Cares telethon. The Red Cross is using those donations to operate 20 shelters in the state, helping nearly 1,300 people with a safe space to stay. 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Ways to give money, goods, volunteer to help western NC

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Wake up to the gorgeous sunrise at Carolina Beach this Sunday morning.

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Soldiers with 101st Airborne division help clear mud and debris from Chimney Rock

Kamala Harris makes pit-stop at 'The Pit' to help pack supplies for Helene victims

Kamala Harris makes pit-stop at 'The Pit' to help pack Helene supplies

UNC dedicates Cancer Awareness Game to Tylee Craft, who passed away Saturday

Buncombe County Schools confirms four of its students died during and after Helene

Kamala Harris stops in Raleigh Saturday ahead of Greenville rally

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Man dies in Fayetteville shooting at apartment complex

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Israeli strikes kill a family of 8 in Gaza and destroy a century-old market in Lebanon

Biden will view Hurricane Milton damage in Florida. Harris plans to go to church in North Carolina

Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage

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Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

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Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Fact check: No, Democrats didn't withhold aid to right-leaning NC counties after Helene

Fact check: No, FEMA and other Helene responders aren't 'confiscating' supplies

The Wrap: Helene relief package, election changes, misinformation

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'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Why one law professor says NC constitutional amendment unneeded

NC election chief says early voting will start on time despite Hurricane Helene

NC elections face shifting rules, uncertainty heading into final 2024 stretch

NC election officials provide update on election changes for counties hit by Helene

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

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Western NC universities, staff and students' homes damaged by Helene, UNC president says

Attorney representing NC State employees, alumni discusses case involving Poe Hall

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

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CDC investigating potential 'cancer cluster' at NC State after hundreds of people who worked, studied in Poe Hall develop cancer

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Much of Tropical Storm Fred relief money remains untouched as western NC regroups after Helene

Community event at NC State aims to address, reduce cancer disparities

Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

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Vince Carter soars in journey to Basketball Hall of Fame

Last-ditch leveler gives NC Courage draw against Angel City FC

Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener

Roberts on Smith Center replacement: 'Have to be thinking long term'

No. 10 Rolesville shuts out previously undefeated Millbrook as Atkinson throws for 4 TDs

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No. 19 Hoggard holds off Ashley to stay perfect against the Screaming Eagles all-time

West Wilkes snaps 17-game losing streak to rival Wilkes Central

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 8

Northern Guilford remains unbeaten, shows toughness in win at Northwest Guilford

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the response to Hurricane Helene and the misinformation spread since it caused devastation in North Carolina.

In Depth with Dan: Helene response and misinformation

A month without a teacher. A local mother's discovery led to a 5 On Your Side investigation. WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into the statewide shortage of teachers and the impact it's having on students.

A month without a teacher: 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

A month without a teacher! 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

Kim Wooten, an engineer and member of the state Building Code Council, has criticized recent changes to North Carolina's building codes, which she believes have weakened building standards and paved the way for more destruction in the next storm.

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

How to guard against scammers this Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Up And Some Clothing And Shoes Are Already On Sale

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Scammers impersonate Venmo account to steal Helene donations

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Menkoi Ramen House and Great Wall

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

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NC town waiting for millions hit again 3 years later. WRAL Investigates why relief funds take years to help local communities

Hope Mills man charged with murdering 25-year-old man after turning himself in

How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out

Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

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Donald Thompson: Effective ERGs align with business strategy

Grace Ueng: The controversy over 'Founder Mode

Mike Walden: What does the Fed's rate cut mean?

New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

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Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'Cybercab,' plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models in 2025

TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges

Documents show OpenAI's long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company

Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production

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Closed for renovations: NC Museum of History working to retell the state's story

Shifting from parenting to coaching: How and when to make the switch

Adults Night: 'Magic and Monsters' planned at Raleigh museum

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