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Wake County residents are experiencing significant increases in property taxes, with some seeing increases of hundreds or thousands of dollars per year.

Higher property tax bills become reality. Some in Wake will pay thousands more per year

MANY OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD. >> COVERING WAKE COUNTY TONIGHT, GET READY TO POSSIBLY PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS MORE IN PROPERTY TAXES. SOME PEOPLE IN RALEIGH AND WAKE COUNTY ARE SEEING MORE MONEY COMING OUT OF THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS AFTER THEIR HOME VALUES INCREASED WRAL. SEAN GALLAGHER IS LIVE TONIGHT. WE KNEW THE INCREASE WAS COMING. NOW PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO SEE THEIR BILLS GO UP. SEAN. >> YEAH. BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEEING AND BELIEVING. I TALKED TO PEOPLE TODAY WHO SAW THEIR PROPERTY TAX BILL GO UP $800 OR MORE. AND THAT'S INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOODS LIKE THIS ONE IN FUQUAY-VARINA. THERE ARE PEOPLE HERE WHO FEAR THAT THIS MAY JUST BE THE START, A START THAT MAY END WITH THEM HAVING TO MOVE. THIS FUQUAY-VARINA DEVELOPMENT WAS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR AFTER LIVING IN NEW JERSEY FOR THE ANDERSON FAMILY TO GREENERY. >> THE FRESH AIR, THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE PEOPLE. BUT JULIE ANDERSON SAYS INFLATION IS HITTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD HARD. >> AND IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT WERE THE FIRST TO GO. EVERYONE USED TO HAVE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS OUT NEAR YARD IN ALL, I NOTICED THAT IS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE THAT AREN'T DOING THAT. THIS PROPERTY TAX HIKE IS THE LATEST BURDEN, ANDERSON, SEEING A NEARLY $800 JUMP IN HER PROPERTY TAXES FROM 2022. TO TODAY. I DO FEEL LIKE SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE. OVERALL WAKE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ARE SEEING A 20% INCREASE IN THE MEDIAN TAX BILL. THAT MEANS NEARLY $400 MORE A YEAR. EVERY INCREASE THAT COMES THROUGH THAT DOOR. WE FEEL THAT INCREASE. NOBODY IN THE WORLD LIKES PLAYING MORE TAXES SINCE THE INCEPTION OF MATT. AND SO. >> REAL ESTATE MARKET ANALYST STACY AND SINCE AND SAYS CHANGE LIKE THIS IS GOOD OVERALL. IT MEANS GROWTH BUT GROWTH MEANS TAX DOLLARS ARE SEEING MORE STRAIN. WELL, IF YOU HAVE. >> YOU KNOW, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COMING INTO. RTP. THEY'RE USING THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORDS. EVERY ONE OF THESE THINGS HAS A LIFE EXPECTANCY. THIS PARKING LOT OF ROADS. AND SO THEY HAVE TO BUDGET FOR THAT. PROPERTY. TAXES ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST REASONS. ANDERSON MOVED HERE. SHE WAS PAYING ROUGHLY $13,000 A YEAR IN NEW JERSEY. NOW, EVEN WITH THE INCREASE ITS ABOUT 4300, SHE FEELS LIKE IT'S STAGE OF THE MOVE FROM HER TIME IN JERSEY. NOW, I JUST FEEL LIKE. >> THE SAME THING IS STARTING TO HAPPEN HERE WHILE SHE'S BEEN HAPPY TO CALL THIS PLACE HOME FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, SHE'S ALREADY WONDERING WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE COMING YEARS. AM I GOING TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO STAY IN MY HOME? AM I GOING TO HAVE TO MOVE TO A DIFFERENT COUNTY OR EVEN A DIFFERENT STATE? AND NORTH CAROLINA DOES PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. THAT INCLUDES LOW-INCOME SENIORS, DISABLED VETERANS AND THEIR. >> ON MARRIED SPOUSES AND UNMARRIED SURVIVING SPOUSES AND THEN ALSO DISABLED HOMEOWNERS. WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON HOW THOSE FOLKS CAN QUALIFY. WRAL DOT COM JUST LOOK FOR THE

Property tax bill increases surprises Wake County homeowners as new fiscal year begins

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Man pleads guilty to murder of two Franklinton roommates, faces two life sentences

Christian Webster (pictured on the right side wearing glasses) pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder for shooting and killing his roommates William Hulme and Matthew Johnson.

Wake County commissioners approve naming bridge after Deputy Ned Byrd; Wake Sheriff waiting for DOT approval

Ned Byrd with K-9 Sasha

Duke Energy says no emergency after sirens sound at Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant

Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant

Humidity returns, heat advisories issued for Triangle on Tuesday

Peak heat index through Wednesday

NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

On WRAL at 6: Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

Engineers expect Blue Ridge Road underpass to be ready for 2025 state fair

Blue Ridge Road underpass

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The North Carolina Zoo welcomed its newest member of its baboon habitat on Monday.

New zoo resident: NC Zoo welcomes baby baboon

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Monday, July 8, 2024 -- Accountability and achievement are not simply to the parents of students. All taxpayers, who pay the tab, have a right to know their money is in the hands of competent and qualified people to deliver the services intended - educating school children.

Editorial: Private school vouchers aren't blank checks. Accountability is a must. 

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

Authorities said a Lee County woman is accused of stealing at least 100 vases from graves at two Cumberland County cemeteries and selling the metal to a scrapyard.

Warrants: Woman stole more than 100 vases from Cumberland County cemeteries

Cumberland County cemetery

Bikers riding in memory of one of their own were injured Saturday when a car merged into their lane.

Biker community comes together after crash that injured 2

Memorial ride for Big Mike

The board in charge of the plan voted last year to award the third-party management contract to Aetna starting in 2025. Blue Cross sued, claiming the decision was made due to errors and an unfair scoring process used by the state.

Judge rejects Blue Cross's claim that NC unfairly picked Aetna to manage health plan

N.C. health, mental health, Medicaid generic

Filming for a popular TV series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," will begin Monday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


TV shoot closes some roads in Chapel Hill

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Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, Monday around 5 a.m. as a Category 1 hurricane. As of 11 a.m., Beryl is now a tropical storm.

Hurricane season 2024: Beryl weakens to tropical storm after making landfall in Texas as Cat. 1 hurricane Monday

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas as Category 1 storm

An expert on Parkinsonâs disease from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House eight times in eight months from last summer through this spring, including at least once for a meeting with President Joe Bidenâs physician, according to official visitor logs.

Parkinsonâs Expert Visited the White House 8 Times in 8 Months

A car crashed into a WakeMed Urgent Care location on Fayetteville Road in Garner Monday.

Car crashes into WakeMed Urgent Care in Garner

Car crashes into WakeMed urgent care near Fayetteville Road in Raleigh

The restaurant announced its final day of service is set for July 28.

Plates Kitchen to close Glenwood Avenue restaurant in downtown Raleigh

Plates Neighborhood Kitchen announced its final day of service is set for July 28.

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Franklin Street and part of the UNC campus will be featured in the upcoming season of the teen drama.

Photos: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' shooting scenes in Chapel Hill

A look at key dates on the 2024-2025 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.

2024-2025 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties

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It's almost time for the 2024 Olympics. Get ready for all the action -- everything on the track, courts and fields, in the pools and all the other events -- with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about the global gathering in Paris.

Olympics 2024: How to watch, when it starts, key dates in Paris

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Target Circle Week returns July 7-13 with their biggest sale of the season on thousands of items including summer clothing, back-to-school essentials, kitchen, floor care, toys, bedding and bath, skincare and more! Read on for the details and a list of top deals. 

Target Circle Week is LIVE NOW with their biggest sale of the season

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Achieve more with these back to school tips and tricks. This article helps students and parents get a jump on the upcoming school year.


6 helpful back-to-school tips for students & parents

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It's been a hot summer in North Carolina, so your bill will increase -- making it even more important to make some of these cool, cost-saving changes.

Energy-savings: 5 energy-efficient tips for saving money on your summer electric bill 

Energy-efficiency tips for saving money, keeping cool this summer in NC

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Christian Webster pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder on Monday for shooting and killing his roommates William Hulme and Matthew Johnson.

Families share grief, anger as man sentenced to life in prison for Franklinton double murder

Families share grief, anger as man sentenced to life in prison for double murder

Governor candidate to speak at church where leaders are accused of abuse, other crimes

TV crew takes over downtown Chapel Hill

Bikers mourning one now care for two others injured in crash

5 On Your Side: How to cool your car without wasting gas

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Cherokees in North Carolina begin sales of recreational marijuana to adult members

SUV crashes into Smithfield bar, building condemned

Part of Glenwood Avenue to close during Tuesday morning commute for sewer repairs

Man charged with DWI after chase ends in crash in Cumberland County

Karen Readâs defense team says jurors were unanimous on acquitting her of murder

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Florida man arrested after dangling, dropping child off second-floor resort balcony

Mounjaro leads to significantly more weight loss than Ozempic, study suggests

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

Biden tells Hill Democrats he is staying in the race

Site plans show Polar Ice Raleigh is expanding, adding a second ice rink as hockey and skating grow in popularity in the South.



Polar Ice Raleigh adding second ice rink as hockey interest soars

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Foodie News: New coffee shops; gourmet market planned for Raleigh's East End

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Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know

Dorothea Dix Park - Sunflowers in Bloom

NC Museum of History makeover: What's changing, what's planned 

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Knightdale celebrates July 4th with bike parade, water fun

Knightdale July 4, 2024 bike parade

Weekend best bets: Enofest, food truck fun

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

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What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

'Cheap fake' videos of Biden, Trump take center stage of 2024 election

Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

Sports bettors in North Carolina wager nearly $400 million in June, a new low in the state

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Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Greensboro on Thursday for campaign event

First lady visiting Wilmington Monday as pressure builds for Biden campaign

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 4

Cooper vetoes bills on building safety rules, government-backed cryptocurrencies

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Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

Wake year-round schools start Monday with new safety measures in place

Wake year-round schools start Monday with new system for anonymous reporting, bus delay alerts

1 of 100: Enloe teen selected for prestigious MIT program

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

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'Warehouses of neglect:' US Senate report highlights allegations of neglect, abuse at Holly Hill Hospital's parent company

FDA approves drug shown to slow effects of Alzheimer's disease

'He needs to step up': Some top NC Democrats raise concerns over Biden

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Hurricanes hire president with deep ties to franchise to run business operations

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Keegan Bradley appointed US Ryder Cup captain after Tiger Woods turns down the job

UConn, coach Dan Hurley agree to 6-year, $50 million deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers

Courage explodes in second half, take down Louisville FC 3-1

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut

445 players earn NC Softball Coaches all-state honors

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43 NC players make US Lacrosse All-American

Mount Tabor 4-star safety JaDon Blair picks Notre Dame

What to know about Parris Baxter, the new head football coach at Northeast Guilford

Rolesville First Team All-State WR Jaedon Alford commits to Elon

Tonight at 6 p.m., WRAL Investigates why the state hasn't taken action after millions of tax dollars went to a company accused of racism. Plus, what an employee is sharing about his experience.

WRAL anchor/reporter looks at the growing popularity of cricket.

In Depth with Dan: Is cricket the next big thing in NC?

The U.S. Senate has raised concerns about the care provided to children at facilities owned by Universal Health Services. The company owns Holly Hill Hospital.

US Senate issues scathing report on mental health companies, including Holly Hill Hospital's owner

Multiple North Carolina Democratic members of Congress are also now weighing in on President Joe Biden and what he needs to do if he plans to keep running for reelection.

NC Democrats divided over Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at RDU

Understaffing, inexperienced employees, underreported escapes, worries about patient safety-- all concerns from two former high-ranking employees of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh.

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh

The House and Senate adjourned without pouring more money into a private school voucher program -- a move that could affect 54,000 students. The chambers had hoped to approve more than $460 million in additional funds.

Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Hyderabadi Biryani, Blue Fox Indian Cuisine and Saltgrass Steakhouse

Consumer reports top July buys 

Ford recalls more than 30,000 Mustangs for steering issue

Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1 million sound machine adapters

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Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

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Bayer buys more green tech from Durhamâs Pairwise

Raleigh e-commerce tech company acquired by Intuit Mailchimp

TruLab relocates to RTP, plans to hire 100 over two years

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'Better, faster, cheaper:' How AI is reshaping career paths for new college graduates

For Older People Who Are Lonely, Is the Solution a Robot Friend?

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?

Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

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