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Online comments and Moms for Liberty -- a conservative group focused on education -- have targeted the teacher, who wore a knee-length tutu during a "Barbenheimer" spirit day at the school in October 2023.

Comments about Wake teacher are 'bullying,' school board member says

A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS FOR INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS. COUNTY TEACHER SHOWN IN A PHOTO NOW BEING CIRCULATED ONLINE DID NOT VIOLATE ANY SCHOOL POLICIES THIS IS THE PHOTO IN QUESTION. A TEACHER AT MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL WERE SKIRT IS PART OF A SPIRIT WEEK CELEBRATION. THE THEME WAS A COMBINATION OF 2 BOX OFFICE AND SAY SHUNS OPPENHEIMER AND BARBIE ALSO KNOWN AS BART MANHEIMER. THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN LAST YEAR, BUT WAKE MOMS FOR LIBERTY JUST POSTED THIS WEEK ACCUSING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM OF GROOMING CHILDREN. THE PRINCIPAL AND A SPOKESPERSON SAID NO DRESS CODE OR BEHAVIORAL CODES WERE VIOLATED.

Wake County Public School System and principal say teach in viral photo did nothing wrong

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Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of Fayetteville motorcycle gang face charges

Sixteen people face federal charges for what authorities say is a motorcycle gang rivalry-turned deadly that also puts the public at risk.

Family of Hailey Brooks sues city of Raleigh, two city employees for her death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade

Hailey Brooks, 11, died after getting hit by a pickup truck during the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

Sanford business owners lose thousands of dollars in warehouse fire

Booze Juice warehouse

Two men shot, killed near large estate in Cumberland County

Two men shot, killed near large home in Cumberland County

Patients worry as Duke Health, UnitedHealthcare contract set to expire

Duke University Hospital

Robinson sues CNN, seeking $50M over allegations of racist comments on porn site

Mark Robinson suing CNN for defamation

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Concert for Carolina, an Oct. 26 benefit concert for Hurricane Helene relief at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, will now be livestreamed due to overwhelming demand, organizers announced.


Concert for Carolina will be livestreamed, Scotty McCreery joins lineup of NC stars

Concert for Carolina Oct. 26, 2024

Once the rain moves through, get ready for some cooler temperatures for the rest of the week.




Rain Tuesday night brings in coolest air of the season, lows in the 30s by Thursday 

A cold front moves through the area this week

The school did not elaborate on which programs would face cuts.

Budget cuts coming for Campbell Athletics, school says

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According to Trump's campaign, the former president will travel across the state for three days, starting in Alamance County on Wednesday and ending Friday in Wayne County.

Trump to start bus tour of NC with weeks remaining until Election Day

At Town Hall on Womenâs Issues, Trump Renews âEnemy Withinâ Talk

Governor Roy Cooper said during a news conference Tuesday that 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene killed hundreds across the southeast. 

Nearly 100 people still missing in NC after Helene, FEMA says misinformation 'has got to stop' in wake of threats against workers

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Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District, which would allow people to drink beer, wine or cocktails from specially marked cups during specific times and areas of the Village District.

Raleigh considers expanding open alcohol consumption to Village District with new social district plan

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

According to the Moore County Democratic Party, Simon Lowell resigned Monday night.

Moore Co. Democratic Party chair resigns after caught stealing campaign signs

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At least 10 people became ill in November after they ate undercooked bear meat at an event in western North Carolina, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


10 people ill after eating undercooked bear meat in western NC last year, CDC says

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Tyrek Burton was shot and killed on the day of his wedding in Greensboro. He was 37.

'Why him?': Roxboro man shot to death on wedding day in Greensboro

A family member of Tyrek Burton's said he was shot after getting married Saturday to Kiara Holloway. Photo submitted.

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NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

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Several viewers got a glimpse of Comet C/2023 A3 Monday night. 

Did you catch it? ð  Viewers share breathtaking photos of Comet A3 seen across NC

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Officials are warning residents not to travel in or to western portion of North Carolina amid the destruction from Helene. Here is a look at what's roads are closed. This list will be updated as conditions improve.

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Major NC roads closed after Hurricane Helene

Retired WRAL anchor Bill Leslie was devastated to see the damage Helene caused his mountain neighbors.



'My heart aches': Bill Leslie on Helene's damage to beloved NC mountains 

View from Bill Leslie's mountain home in Glade Valley

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

Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez

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The owner of "Booze Juice" in Sanford over the weekend someone broke into his warehouse and set it on fire.

Sanford business owner says break-in, fire cost him $100,000 in inventory

16 members of "Hell's Angels" face federal charges

WRAL anchor/reporter Ashley Rowe expecting baby No. 2

Helene response questions: What happens to the debris and trash?

Man wanted for questioning, 2 men dead after Cumberland County shooting

Wake County Public School System considers feedback while planning where kids go to school next year

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$142 million bond referendum: Wake County voters to decide on plan for new library facilities and upgrades

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Dave Chappelle to play Durham Oct. 21

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Man charged with murder of woman in Cumberland County

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers

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Federal judge is skeptical about taking away South Carolina governor's clemency power

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new role

UN Security Council voices 'strong concern' for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

Survivors and relatives in Maine's deadliest shooting start the process of suing the Army

As the North Carolina State Fair gears up to open this week, state inspectors are diligently checking nearly 100 rides to ensure the safety of visitors.

Ride inspections begin before NC State fair opens this week

NC State Fair rides

Pullen Park Holiday Express tickets go on sale Wednesday

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Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

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5 On Your Side helps recover Pink, Taylor Swift and football tickets lost through Ticketmaster

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Best new N.C. State Fair food: Our picks for the best savory and sweet options

New fair food - Korean BBQ Kimchi Nachos

2024 NC State Fair: Tips for families with children

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Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

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

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

The future of fact-checking & how people can combat misinformation

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

Mark Robinson says he's suing CNN for defamation

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Mark Robinson announces lawsuit against CNN over allegations of racist comments on porn site

2024 NC Election FAQ: Voting questions answered

Harris and Trump in a 'dead heat,' latest NBC poll shows

New NBC poll shows tight race between Harris and Trump

Grant will help Edgecombe Schools fill gaps in school safety

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Edgecombe County schools make upgrades to security features

Schools cut learning-recovery programs as NC students remain behind

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

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Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

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

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

Trimble's 33 points lead Tar Heels past Memphis, 84-76

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Jackson Blake and Pyotr Kochetkov power the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Devils

Notre Dame, NC State dominate ACC preseason poll, honors

AP poll: NC State, Duke, UNC in top 15 of initial women's basketball rankings

Stanley Cup just another problem to solve for nanotechnology expert turned Canes GM Eric Tulsky

East Chapel Hill denies No. 2 Chapel Hill of perfect season with five-set win

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No. 20 Southwestern Randolph rattles off five unanswered to defeat Trinity

High school NIL now legal in North Carolina after judge signs order

Here are the NIL rules that will apply to North Carolina high school athletes

Statewide Football Rankings: Rolesville climbs higher into the top 10

Duke University Health System and UnitedHealthcare are in contract negotiations, with the current deal set to expire on Nov. 1, 2024.

Patients feel effects of hospital insurance contract negotiations

Sixteen people face federal charges for what authorities say is a motorcycle gang rivalry turned deadly that also puts the public at risk.

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hell's Angels members in murder, attack

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

Classes will soon resume at some of the UNC System campuses in western North Carolina, but communities still face a long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene.


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

Appalachian State University

We've been getting questions from viewers about the constitutional amendment that's on the ballot this fall, asking what it does and why some people say it's necessary. WRAL sat down with a legal scholar to get answers.

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

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Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for North Carolina voters to register to vote in the upcoming election or to make changes to your registration if you've moved.

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

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5 On Your Side helps recover tickets lost through Ticketmaster

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

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Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

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

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

Investigations

Tom Snyder: Diversity of leaders, industry, geography a strength of NC tech businesses

Donald Thompson: Effective ERGs align with business strategy

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

New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

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Japanâs Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward

Federal investment pushes North Carolina-based Wolfspeed chip plant closer to completion

Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover

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