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North Carolina's education funding system relies on the state for operating costs, with counties responsible for buildings and maintenance, leading to disparities in local investments in schools.

WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

<p>How much does your county spend on education? I think of all these Children, the funding fight for schools. He took the money that Wayne County could receive. My school could have done so much. Which counties are investing the most in our schools tonight. At six.</p>

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

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Crews respond to fire at Community Baptist Church in Newport, no injuries reported

Fire at Community Baptist Church

'He didn't deserve this': Mother seeks justice as arrest made in son's murder in Durham

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Food truck hit by gunfire on Barrington Drive; Wake County Sheriff's Office investigates

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Lawsuit: Software helps landlords work together to keep rents high

U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

Sewer line leak contaminates Joyner Park pond in Wake Forest, area closed 

Joyner Park Pond has been closed to the public Friday

September-like weather for the weekend: Enjoy the cool days before the heat returns

Weekend temperatures for Saturday and Sunday 

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Emails between Durham police and the Durham County District Attorney's Office reveal frustration over the handling of criminal cases involving dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets.

Emails highlight communication breakdown between Durham police and DA's Office over dirt bike offenses

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Three cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Columbus County since mid-July. Each person was hospitalized due to the virus.

West Nile virus reported in NC's Columbus County

Body heat, odor make some of us irresistible to mosquitoes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) â South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years.

South Carolina sets date for first execution in more than 13 years

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SOLINGEN, Germany (AP) â An attacker with a knife killed three people and seriously wounded at least five late Friday at a festival in the western German city of Solingen, authorities said.

An attack at a festival in a German city kills 3 people and seriously wounds at least 5

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Clicking pens, popping gum, tapping of fingernails - what are common but annoying sounds for many can be especially triggering for those with misphonia, a neurological disorder characterized by unusual emotional, behavioral and physical responses to noise. 

If certain sounds make you anxious, you may have this misunderstood disorder

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Kevarus N. Bowens, 45, of Lumberton, was crossing I-40, returning to his vehicle when when he was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle.

Maintenance worker struck by two cars, dies on I-40 near Garner

Pedestrian killed in I-40 crash near Garner; heavy delays near US 70

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suspended his campaign Friday and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.

RFK Jr. suspends his campaign. Will he still be on North Carolina's ballot?

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The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high, with consequences for consumers when it comes to debt, savings, auto loans and mortgages. Right now, most experts envision three quarter-point Fed cuts -- in September, November and December -- though even steeper rate cuts are possible.

How to prepare for the Fed's forthcoming interest rate cuts

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Scammers will create fake sports streaming links trying to steal your personal information, credit card details, even your social security number. 

Check before you click: Scammers use sports streams to steal your info

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A new ruling on North Carolina's self-defense laws explores how much leeway people have to kill intruders on their property, leading to a split between the court's Republican and 

NC Supreme Court ruling on 'Castle Doctrine' splits court along partisan lines

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DALLAS (AP) -- From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day -- the federal holiday celebrating the American worker -- by finding ways to relax.

What to know about Labor Day and its history

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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The answers came from the help of a Myrtle Beach man and his boogie board.

Myrtle Beach man uses homemade sonar device to solve second cold case in months

While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


Schedules, buses, lunch fees, tips: WRAL is your back-to-school HQ

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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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What should be on your beach vacation checklist? Discover essential items you must pack for a perfect beach getaway. Click to get the complete list!

Your complete beach vacation checklist for a perfect getaway

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Crews responded to a fire at Community Baptist Church in Newport on Friday night.

Fire destroys Carteret County church  

Mother speaks after arrest made in murder of Durham teen 

Public access closed at Joyner Park Pond after sewer line leak 

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

NCCU student prepares for Miss America 

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321 Coffee soft-launches new NC State Centennial Campus location

Raleigh City Council approves rezoning request for 7-story hotel in Prince Hall neighborhood

SAS receives award from Pentagon for supporting military employees

Lawsuit against Cooper's pandemic-era shutdown rules can proceed, NC Supreme Court rules

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Trump and Suspends His Independent Bid for President

Nation/World

Prosecutor says ex-sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of an airman at his home

Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers

Several Secret Service employees put on administrative duties following Trump assassination attempt

Powell at Jackson Hole: 'The time has come' for the Fed to soon begin reducing interest rates

Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in June, is one step closer to becoming the next Miss America. 



''I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success 

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New social district opens at The Streets at Southpoint

New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Foodie News: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse gets closer to opening doors

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Cary Lazy Daze, Packapalooza

37th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC on Augu

Two Raleigh restaurants named among 'Best New Barbecue Joints'

Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwich

Wake County had record-breaking tourism numbers last year

North Carolina Bluegrass Festival

Out & About

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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

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

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

NC Capitol

Record number of calls to North Carolina's gambling helpline after sports betting legalized

'That's Kamala': Cooper tells Dem convention of the Harris he saw up close in 2008

NC ban on 'ballot selfies' challenged in court

NC politicians, historians planning how to celebrate 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

Education

Teacher pay, school funding are top of mind in WRAL News questionnaire

Board approves cutting 80 positions within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district

'I'm there to perform and entertain them:' Carpool Casanova prepares for big reach across NC for 2024-2025 school year

Wake County will use 'Say Something' app for 2024-25 school year

Durham crime report shows increase in shootings, youth crime in 2024

WRAL In Depth

Steering issues, brakes that don't work: School bus safety inspections have mixed results

Watchdog report critical of NC school lunch junk fees

AI use in schools: How districts are making sure it's used as a study aid

Tar Heels to play two quarterbacks in opener vs. Minnesota. Unless they don't.

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'Excited to start this journey': NC State' Doeren on start of 2024 season

Brown won't post UNC depth chart ahead of first game

Predicted winners for all 200+ games in week 1 of the high school football season

UNC women's soccer wins first home game since Dorrance's retirement

No. 5 Seventy-First escapes upset, downs Richmond in season opener

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Summers runs wild as No. 10 Grimsley takes down No. 18 Mount Tabor

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 1

Preview: Questions that will be answered on 1st Friday of the 2024 high school football season

No. 3 Weddington upends No. 2 Providence Day in the Keep Pounding Classic

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the history of voter bribery in the U.S.

NC candidate sues over ballot selfies: How did we get here?

The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court asks the judge to overturn the state's "ballot selfie" ban because it violates the First Amendment by interfering with political speech on the basis of its content.

NC candidate sues state elections board over 'ballot selfie' ban 

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WRAL Investigates dives into school bus safety after years of mechanical issues, including fires. Find out what's being done this year to prevent a disaster.

School bus safety: After years of issues, find out what's being done to prevent a disaster

WRAL viewers write whether schools in North Carolina schools should allow students to have cellphones in class.

Viewers respond whether phones should be allowed in NC schools

Donald Trump touted national security achievements as Democrats seek to play up Vice President Kamala Harris' work on foreign policy, an area where she lacks experience compared to Trump.

Trump speech in Asheboro focuses on national security proposals

In Durham County, of the 80 people awaiting trial on murder charges, 15 are not in the Durham County jail. Some are out on bond, others may be in custody elsewhere or have yet to be arrested.

19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

Durham County jail, Durham County detention center

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Lechon, Sizzlin Stir Fry and Wangs Garden

NC State launching new program impacting safety of food you eat

NC State partners with the  FDA to launch new public health inspection course

WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into hidden fees in your child's school lunch payments

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'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising

Nine juveniles charged in Raleigh homicides

19 Raleigh homicides, 9 of the suspects are under age 18

A closer look: Pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Donât let disengaged employees damage team performance and morale

Wolfspeed to close Durham plant, company says during quarterly earnings call

NCGrads2Work: Helping students leap from high school to pharma

Wingo steps down as Spiffy CEO

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Arbitration hearing between Canadian railroads and union ends with no decision on back-to-work order

Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.46%, the lowest level in 15 months

Wolfspeed closing chip-making plant at Durham campus 

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The Olympics: Stories that speak of impossible moments

Family

Wake County rolls out anonymous 'Say Something' app for new school year 

Experts: Back-to-school conversations should include social media, mental health 

Helicopter, new suit: Carpool Cassanova teases new season

Wake school bus officials unveil new notification system for delayed school buses, other transportation updates

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