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James Rencher resigned from his position at Herbert Akins Middle School in Fuquay-Varina in the spring, after WRAL started investigating allegations he abused special needs students. But until earlier this month, he was a substitute in Durham Public School, a spokeswoman there confirmed.

Teacher facing assault charge has been substituting in Durham Public Schools

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Firefighters battle large fire south of Wendell 

I-40 finally finished: Work to ease traffic between Raleigh and Clayton nears completion

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NC bill would mandate sheriffs' cooperation with ICE in felony immigration cases

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Emergency crews respond to Durham school bus accident involving motorcyclist

Stein, boosted by conservatives, carries wider lead against Robinson in race for NC governor, WRAL News Poll shows

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Harris and Trump prepare for their first presidential debate 

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The U.S. Department of Justice reported that nearly 50% of on-campus sexual assaults occur between the start of the fall semester and Thanksgiving break.

'Red zone': First few months of college leaves students vulnerable to sexual violence, advocates say

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All eyes are on Apalachee High School in Georgia as it recovers from last week's shooting. Many people are now analyzing the emergency response to last week's shooting. At the heart of it: A panic button.

School districts using panic buttons for faster crisis response

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High pressure will be the main weather-maker through at least the first half of the week. This means cool, refreshing mornings and comfortably warm afternoons - a little something for everyone.


Pleasant week ahead: Dry start to the week, rain chances return by the weekend

Evening planner for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Several local schools in Wake and Moore counties received hoax threats on Tuesday, part of a pattern of school threats made across the state. The threats were not found to be credible.

Hoax threats at several schools in Wake and Moore counties deemed not credible

Cary Elementary School on Tuesday went under a code yellow lockdown.

Claudia Vaughan, the director of Helping Hands Childcare in Bunn, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse on Aug. 28. 

Child care director charged with abusing child at facility in Franklin County

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As of 11 p.m. Monday, Francine is a tropical storm. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane early Tuesday morning. Francine is expected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane when it makes landfall on Wednesday night along the Louisiana coast.

Hurricane season 2024: Francine expected to strengthen into hurricane Tuesday

5 p.m. path update Tuesday on Tropical Storm Francine

In August, a bicyclist was struck by a car and killed in Wake Forest for the first time in at least 15 years.

'He was the safety guy.' Friends remember bicyclist killed in Wake Forest hit-and-run

Cyclist killed in hit and run crash in Wake Forest 

Luna Rotisserie has been open in downtown Durham for nine years, but chef and owner Shawn Stokes said the years after COVID lockdowns have been hard.

Downtown Durham businesses struggling as city officials look to ease cost burden

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New details about the victim killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Onslow County are emerging.



'Kind, dedicated' Onslow Co. father killed in apparent murder-suicide, GoFundMe says

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The poll also showed that statements made by one candidate have changed some voters' preference but not for the vast majority of voters.

 WRAL News Poll: Race for state schools superintendent remains a virtual tie

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Do you feel your stress level rising when you see a political ad or hear a candidate speak?

4 tips for dealing with election stress

North Carolina voter files ballot

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. will pay $1.5 million to settle charges that it made inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup single use beverage pods, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Keurig to pay $1.5M settlement over statements on the recyclability of its K-Cup drink pods

Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker and Laughing Man K-Cup Pods

State health officials are sounding the alarm as measles cases surge both globally and domestically. The highly contagious virus poses a significant threat, particularly to children under five, who may experience severe complications.

NC reports first measles case of the year, medical professionals stress vaccine protection

NC child has state's first measles case since 2018 

The tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards are back. The new and improved ballot will make it easier than ever to nominate and vote for the best. 

 Nominations open for WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

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Look up your school's grade level proficiency by subject area using the table below.

Look it up: How well did your school do on the spring 2024 state tests?

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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) â Three sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value. But they had no idea just how much until just a few years ago.

Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades

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The musical is based on the movie, and the show opens Tuesday at Reynolds Theatre on the Duke University campus in Durham. Half the actors are from the New York stage, and the producer is a Broadway veteran herself. Lauren Kennedy grew up in Raleigh and made it to the acting big leagues. Bull Durham the Musical runs through September 22nd.  

Tar Heel Traveler: Bull Durham musical  

5 On Your Side: Danger in your dust 

I-40 widening project almost complete after six years

I-40 widening project

Stein opens lead over Robinson in NC governor's race, WRAL News Poll shows

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Child care director in Franklin County charged with child abuse

Increase expected in sexual assaults on college campuses this time of year, study finds

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Gas leak closes Rogers Road in Wake Forest, drivers urged to avoid area  

Man connected to fentanyl overdose death of Wilson teen appears in court on Tuesday

Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine breaks ground in Fayetteville

JD Vance visits Greenville for private fundraiser

Delta planes collide at Atlanta airport

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Congress bestows its highest honor on the 13 troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal

Declassified memo from US codebreaker sheds light on Ethel Rosenberg's Cold War spy case

Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes rebounded to pre-pandemic levels last year

Israel says it likely killed an American activist by mistake. The US condemns its ally

The best-selling duo of all time and one of country music's most beloved acts, Brooks & Dunn, will stop in Raleigh next year.

Brooks & Dunn to play Raleigh

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NC State Fair releases Homegrown Music Fest lineup

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'Hamilton' returns to Greensboro, tickets go on sale this week

HAMILTON National Tour 

50+ things to do in September

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'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

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Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

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Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

Fact check: Walz says Trump 'cut overtime benefits for millions of workers'

Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

Race for NC schools superintendent remains a virtual tie, WRAL News Poll shows

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NC bill would require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE advances

Mail-in voting delayed for weeks after judge rules RFK Jr's name must be taken off ballots

Fewer NC adults opposed to additional abortion restrictions, WRAL News Poll finds

NC voters split on economic outlook, but largely feeling OK about the future, WRAL News Poll shows

'We need to do better.' Wake schools says they're working to reduce restraint and seclusions

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Wake reassignment plan: Virtual info sessions begin about 4 new schools

Wake reassignment plan: Info sessions begin Tuesday for parents 

13-year-old student faces charges for social media threats 

WRAL News Poll: Most NC adults don't support private school voucher expansion

WRAL News Poll: Survey of 900 NC adults shows voter trends for November election

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Here's why big sharks in NC waters are good news

Legal, unregulated stimulant kratom found in 100s of autopsies

How hazardous packages from Amazon can wind up on your doorstep

Poe Hall: NC State's 'sick building' to be stripped, rebuilt as wait continues for results of health evaluation

Holliday: Pack not ready for primetime, Devils, Heels move to 2-0

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Lenovo Center? Video game offers hint at new sponsor for NC State, Hurricanes arena

Panthers signing edge rusher Charles Harris to bolster pass rush, AP source says

Aaron Rodgers throws a TD in a losing cause in his return to the field

Panthers start new season with huge loss to Saints, 47-10

Tropical Storm Francine begins to impact high school football schedule in NC

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The Starting 22: Best players from week 3 of high school football in NC

'We are here to stay': Ashe County volleyball continues to climb to new heights

No. 18 Clinton rallies past James Kenan in showdown of boys soccer undefeateds

NCHSAA 2A East Football Playoff Projection - 2024

The North Carolina Senate passed the measure along party lines Monday afternoon. The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday.

NC Senate advances millions more for private schools

The poll, conducted by Survey USA, asked 900 adults about the nearly $300 million planned spending on vouchers for this year, with no limit to family income for eligibility.

Most NC adults don't support private school voucher expansion, new WRAL poll shows

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The Senate passed the measure along party lines Monday afternoon. The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday.

NC Senate passes deal to fund private school vouchers, require cooperation with ICE

Vice President Kamala Harris will make a post-debate campaign stop in North Carolina on Thursday. 

Kamala Harris to visit Charlotte and Greensboro this week in post-debate campaign stops

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Former State Auditor Beth Wood, a Democrat, panned her successor Jessica Holmes -- who's also her party's nominee in the upcoming election. Holmes refuted the criticism at a series of events this week.

State Auditor Jessica Holmes, Democrats push back on criticism 

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Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff is set to visit Raleigh on Monday to discuss the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit Raleigh Monday

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Don't trust AI as the sole source of health and safety information

Sudden utility bill spike throws Apex customers for a loop as some totals triple in price

Homeowners say problems developed shortly after Zebulon homes were built

Chemical found in rocket fuel also present in mac & cheese, other household foods, Consumer Reports says

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New law allowed authorities to release teen murder suspect's info

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation  

Audio recording from 2022 reveals apparent confession connected to Blake Deven murder case

'She made me buy a saw': WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Deven double-murder case in Fayetteville

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Donald Thompson: How to keep your team engaged during the election season

Cary, Durham among top real estate markets in 2024

Tom Snyder: Creators, networks fight on-going battle against internet piracy

New iPhones have built-in AI; new AirPods act as hearing aids

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A Boeing strike is looking more likely. The union president expects workers to reject contract offer

Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but a report shows wage growth is slowing for some

Google and Apple lose their court fights against the EU and owe billions in fines and taxes

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42 state attorneys general demand a Surgeon General warning label for social media apps

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Tuesday marks World Suicide Prevention Day as NC faces record-breaking suicide rate 

Navigating the new school year: A collaborative journey for parents and teens

Family of endangered Red Wolves are leaving Durham museum

State senators to vote Monday on funding private school vouchers

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