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Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

Armadillo Grill delivers fresh, local, Tex Mex to Raleigh and Carrboro.

After more than 20 years in business, Glenwood South restaurant announces closure

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A truck used to transport stolen gold is displayed at a press conference regarding Project 24K a joint investigation into the theft of gold from Pearson International Airport, in Brampton, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP)

Nine people, including an airline worker, arrested in $14.5 million gold heist

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The Latest | Seated juror in hush money trial excused as prosecutors ask judge to sanction Trump

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Ex-boyfriend indicted on murder of woman in Apex parking lot

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Local News

Dating agency scam costs NC State student $41,000

Local News

Hot, sunny Thursday on tap ahead of Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday

Weather

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

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A disposable camera with photos taken in almost 25 years ago was found in a Pinehurst Resort storage closet. The resort posted some of the photos to Facebook, seeking identities for the people pictured.

Pictures of Pinehurst: Do you recognize anyone in these photos from 2000?

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Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family

Dreamville Festival takes over Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, April 3rd. (Photo By: Baird Photography / WRAL Contributor)

60+ things to do in April

Many counties and municipalities offer electronics collection services through public drop-off locations. Photo by Unsplash.

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Charleston, SC after the earthquake in 1886. Image courtesy of USGS

Rumbling mountains: History of major earthquakes in North Carolina

Local News

Grandfather Mountain is welcoming more people to its Mile High Swinging Bridge thanks to the purchase of two vehicles that can accommodate visitors in wheelchairs, or those with other mobility challenges. (Photo: North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office)

New vehicles assist more people to explore Grandfather Mountain

Pictures of Pinehurst: Do you recognize anyone in these photos from 2000?

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3 firefighters seriously hurt in Charlotte house fire

'We want to support you': NC educators wear purple & orange to support Parkland High School teacher after assault

I-40 West in Raleigh to close overnight Thursday for widening project

Nation/World

FILE - Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom after a recess at Manhattan criminal court, April 16, 2024, in New York. Jury selection in the hush money trial of Donald Trump enters a pivotal and potentially final stretch as lawyers look to round out the panel of New Yorkers that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former president. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, Pool)

Juror dismissed in Trump hush money trial as prosecutors ask for former president to face contempt

Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames

25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting

Politifact

FILE - Protesters in Phoenix shout as they join thousands marching around the Arizona state Capitol after the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision on June 24, 2022. A stunning abortion ruling this week in April 2024, has supercharged Arizona’s role in the looming fall election. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years?

Fact check: Would RFK Jr.'s running mate be the youngest vice president ever?

Fact check: Trump says native-born Americans lost nearly 1 million jobs 'in February alone'

NC Capitol

North Carolina Legislative building off Salisbury Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year

State needs more elections staff, according to NC elections director

NC needs more elections staff for 2024, top official tells lawmakers in voter ID update

'Stuff that will kill you': NC lawmakers push to ban 'gas station heroin'

North Carolina sports betting numbers for March are in. Here's how much was bet.

Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

Bojangles expands to the West Coast with first LA locations announced

Cover photo by Carson Elm-Picard/UNC Media Hub

Inside the artistry of NC music poster veteran Ron Liberti

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

Greensboro offers various activities, all guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.
Photo by Kelsey Chance on Unsplash

From history to happy hour: Your weekend guide to Greensboro

Education

Saint Augustine's University entrance. Photo taken July 10, 2021.

St. Aug's groups push for leadership changes & transparency amid university's ongoing financial crisis

Teacher of the Week: Grant Bess

UNC System committee approves repealing, replacing policies on diversity and inclusion

Student debt is haunting Americans from graduation to retirement

UNC System moves to eliminate diversity goals, jobs at public campuses across the state

WRAL In Depth

Wake school board must figure out how to pay staff as federal funds dry up

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

'Like things were never going to be the same': High school student still recovering one year after stabbing

In Triangle-area congressional runoff, Republicans Daughtry and Knott fight over Democratic ties

Bird flu found in NC dairy cows, risk is low for humans

WRALSportsFan

NCAA allows transfers to be immediately eligible, no matter how many times they've switched schools

Get ready for 'Saturday Night in Raleighwood' as the NHL sets game 1 start time

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

Chaos-causing Canes start chase for the cup as favorites

North Carolina FC claims 1-0 win over Carolina Core FC in U.S. Open Cup action Wednesday

HighSchoolOT

No. 7 East Rowan leaves no doubt in big non-conference win over North Stanly

No. 16 Western Alamance stays unbeaten with close road win against Orange

Vote Now: HSOT Honors winter sports finalists

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Basketball Team

West Rowan continues to pour on runs in road win at Carson

WRAL Specialists

Cybersecurity expert discusses warning about iPhone vulnerability

How to save on homeowners insurance

Save money on home insurance: Expert tips to offset rising costs

City scraps sidewalk petitions, proposes data-drive approach to address equity issues

Consumer Reports' pet insurance reviews

Pet insurance, one of the fastest growing employee benefits, can be worth it for younger pets.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

Family

Online post sparks conversations about impact of birth order

Troopers help deliver baby in Lowe's parking lot

Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family

Olympic athletes look forward to the return of the family celebration

The WRAL Azalea Gardens: A path to happy memories

SmartShopper

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

List of top grocery deals valid April 17-23

Top Amazon deals: Drawer Organizer 25 Pc Set only $15.29 (reg. $35.99) w/coupon, Hanes Women's Cotton Pocket Shorts only $8.40 w/coupon, Dingo Rawhide Twist Sticks 50 count only $4 (73% off)

New Swagbucks Team Challenge April 15-21

Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO boneless wings every Thursday

Good News

Thousands learned to save lives, prevent overdose during Dreamville concert

When you hear it: Olympics theme sets athletes' hearts racing

Maine gun store adds cow to staff

Caught on camera: State trooper rescues cat during traffic stop

'It drives us': Cary boxing studio helping residents with Parkinson's disease stay active

Offbeat

This image taken from video shows dozens of young dancers waiting to hear if they have broken a world record for dancing on pointe in one place in the Plaza Hotel, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in New York. The spectacle was organized by Youth America Grand Prix, a ballet scholarship program that is celebrating its 25th anniversary with three nights of performances at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. (AP Photo)

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Cloning makes three: Two more endangered ferrets are gene copies of critter frozen in 1980s

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Tuesday

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

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Consumer Reports' top-tested sunscreens

Revealing the best sunscreens for sun protection and affordability

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Investigations

Grocery store prices are up and so are company profits. WRAL Investigates why you're paying more while executives make more than ever.

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

City of Durham settles lawsuit over police chase

WRAL TechWire

Triangle consultant and coach Grace Ueng, shares how the founders of her west coast client have a favorite book in common and how the late HBS Professor Clay Christensen has shaped their mission.

Grace Ueng: How will you measure your life?

VinFast downsizes planned EV factory in Chatham County as construction hits a snag

Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses

Report: Climate change will make you poorer

Business

Burnout is such a problem for workers that some bosses are considering shrinking the length of the workweek. Mandatory Credit: shapecharge/E+/Getty Images via CNN Newsource.

4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America's companies are exploring them

VinFast downsizes planned EV factory in Chatham County as construction hits a snag

America's debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world

Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: YUM!

Tar Heel Traveler: Lexington Barbecue

Tar Heel Traveler: The Country Barn

Tar Heel Traveler: Titanic post office

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon release new song

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Movie Review: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' amps up a true-tale WWII heist

Ryan Reynolds honors Michael J. Fox for helping people with Parkinson's disease, including his late father

Travis Kelce picked to host 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'

CBC Opinion

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

Editorial: Purposeful efforts to diminish N.C. public education must stop

Editorial: Too many mail-in N.C. ballots unfairly rejected, fix it now

Editorial: Dramatic private school voucher expansion still lacks accountability

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