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Woman upset after son with autism restrained and put in closet at school

Mom upset after son with autism put inside closet for 'timeout'

Asha Crews said her 6-year-old son, Sincere, was placed in a "restraint chair" inside a broom closet at Mariam Boyd Elementary. Crews said the closet has no air conditioning and showed signs of mold.

Raleigh police investigating two shots fired incidents they believe are connected

Shots fired in Raleigh neighborhoods, at least one home hit by bullets

More than 50 people walked out of a school board meeting on Monday, May 20.

'It's time to do the right thing': Durham educators walk out of school board meeting, accuse district of union-busting tactics

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The Latest | Defense rests its case without Trump testifying in his hush money trial

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British man dies and several passengers are injured when turbulence hits a Singapore Airlines flight

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World News

5 On Your Side: An anonymous letter accused a Wake teacher of abuse. What happened after a mom pushed for an investigation

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Barcade opens in downtown Clayton with pizza, pinball and more

Out and About

Recall: Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart may contain metal pieces

North Carolina native Josh Sanders, who is from Kannapolis, is hoping to come out on top during Tuesday's finale of "The Voice."

'The Voice' finale tonight features NC artist Josh Sanders

Ben Van Leeuwen scoops Kraft Mac & Cheese flavored ice cream Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Kraft Heinz approached New York-based artisanal ice cream maker Van Leeuwen a few years ago about macaroni and cheese-flavored ice cream. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

Go Ask Dad: Magic broods

Hurricane Florence was one of the worst hurricanes in NC history.

Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. (CDC via AP, File)

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

Local News

Lead in soil at Durham parks: Proposed city budget calls for a fix

Harnett County high schooler awarded more than $3 million in scholarships

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Raleigh ranks No. 2 in best performing cities list, No. 5 for quality of life

Wake County residents demand full funding for schools, lower housing costs in county budget

Raleigh police ask for public's help finding man involved in sexual assault

Nation/World

Judge Juan Merchan, left, castigates witness Robert Costello about his "decorum" in the courtroom in Manhattan criminal court, Monday, May 20, 2024, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)

Defense rests without ex-President Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

Israel tries to contain the fallout after some allies support ICC prosecutor's request for warrants

Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Testimony at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial focuses on his wife's New Jersey home

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FILE - President Joe Biden, left, greets China's President President Xi Jinping, right, in Woodside, USA, Nov. 15, 2023. High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva for talks about artificial intelligence including the risks of the technology and ways to set shared standards to manage it. The meeting Tuesday is billed as an opening exchange of views in an inter-governmental dialogue on AI agreed during a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool, File)

Fact check: Biden says China has more retirees than workers

Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

NC Capitol

A North Carolina bill would ban masks in public places.

Bill to ban masks in public faces opposition from some NC Republicans

Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 16

The Wrap: NC mask ban debate, AI porn, video gambling

North Carolina bettors lost more than $100M on sports wagering in April

Headliner of Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

Bimbé headliner Monica says she wasn't booked. Durham city leaders begin investigation

Jo Koy will bring his comedy tour to Raleigh on Oct. 19, 2024 (Courtesy photo)

Jo Koy to bring comedy tour to Raleigh

75+ things to do in May

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival headliner Monica unable to perform due to booking error

Devil Shoal oyster grown near Ocracoke, North Carolina by grower Fletcher O’Neal. Devil Shoal, along with other North Carolina varieties, will be regularly featured on the oyster bar menu. (Locals Seafood)

Foodie News: Locals Seafood holds grand opening

The 2013 Got To Be NC Festival was May 17-19 at the State Fairgrounds. The festival celebrates NC agriculture with food events, rides, animal exhibits, live music and other attractions.

Got To Be NC Festival kicks off with $111 billion economic announcement

Education

Wake County educators to rally Tuesday for more money in schools

Wake County taxpayers prioritize schools, libraries and housing in budget discussions

Orange County teacher accused of taking inappropriate photo of student

Wake County schools to consider implementing naloxone emergency use plan

Orange County teacher appears in court on peeping charge

WRAL In Depth

Bear sightings are more common between late spring and August, according to wildlife experts.

Expect more bear sightings until August, wildlife experts say

How Red Lobster's misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

WRALSportsFan

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales watches his team during OTAs on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Panthers' Dave Canales, Bryce Young embrace positive outlook for 2024 season

Former President Donald Trump expected to attend Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, track officials say

'Home Run Derby with defense' coming to DBAP this fall

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

'I know it's the right fit': Brind'Amour highlights opportunity, commitment in staying with Canes

HighSchoolOT

Here are the schedules for the NCHSAA baseball & softball regional championship series

Le'Ezra Brown leads Dudley to 3A boys track state title

Dudley repeats as 3A girls track state champions as several meet records fall

Swain County wins first 1A boys track title; Mountain Island Charter's Reggie Daniel named MOP

Swain County wins 4th straight 1A girls track & field title

WRAL Specialists

Median home values in Wake County $100,000 higher than median sale price in South

Study highlights segregation impacting NC schools 70 years after Brown v. Board

Raleigh is the nation's third fastest-growing big city, data shows

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Raleigh families describe exasperation in dealing with homes flooded by sewage

NC bill moves to reverse juvenile justice reforms

Family

Triplets reunite with NICU nurses 18 years later

Go Ask Dad: Magic broods

Protect your kids online: Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event Monday

Parents honor baby's short life with foundation to fund research into the disease that took him

Raleigh girls say man made threats, exposed himself to them while they played Roblox

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Walmart Deals: Hanes Men's ComfortSoft T-Shirt 3-Pk only $10.98, Orthopedic 35" Dog Bed for large dogs only $18.99, Garage 4-Shelf Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99)

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Sonic Drive-In: 1/2 price cheeseburgers after 5 pm every Tuesday

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New Swagbucks Swago game May 20-27

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List of top grocery deals valid May 15-21

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Good News

Good boy: Shelter dog becomes bomb squad K-9 in Maryland

Good boy: Shelter dog becomes bomb squad dog in Maryland

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

On cam: Police officer helps driver off deadly tracks seconds before a train speeds past

Taco stand in Mexico receives prestigious culinary award

Marine vet in hospice care receives high school diploma

Offbeat

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs

Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away

How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today

706 people named Kyle got together in Texas. It wasn’t enough for a world record.

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5 On Your Side

Recall: Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart may contain metal pieces

Abuse allegations inside a classroom. Anonymous letter warned a mother to take action.

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for China Wok, Hibachi Sushi and Outback Steakhouse

Judge grants NC State's appeal to block outside access to Poe Hall

Investigations

WRAL Investigates underage drinking & driving and how the ALE is targeting businesses that sell alcohol to minors.

WRAL Investigates: Stopping underage drinking & driving by finding the source

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

WRAL TechWire

American Titanium Metal would invest $895 million and employ 300 people by 2028 with salaries of more than $100,000 a year.

Cumberland County in running for $1 billion investment, 450 jobs from American Titanium

Can artificial intelligence make the PC cool again?

Tom Snyder: Entrepreneurial spirit, experience gives Triangle an edge in AI economy

Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul

Business

Fayetteville leaders and Cumberland County Commissioners see a gold mine in this 120-acre track of land on Bethune Drive off Ramsey Street.

Cumberland County in running for $1 billion investment, 450 jobs from American Titanium

Trump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter

Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC

Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Clayton Piano Festival

Tar Heel Traveler: Bertie Peanuts gearing up for the Got to be NC Festival

Tar Heel Traveler: Chimney Rock Elevator celebrating 75 years

Tar Heel Traveler: Rainbow Bridge

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

Movie Review: The 'Mad Max' saga treads (hard-to-find) water with frustrating 'Furiosa'

'Stone Rain Dan': Green Bay collector amasses magnificent collection of the same 'Magic the Gathering' card

'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes

Movie Review: 'The Garfield Movie' is a bizarre animated tale that's not pur-fect in any way

CBC Opinion

FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts at a campaign rally in Freeland, Mich., May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

ROB SCHOFIELD: Trump team's plan to gut American public education

JULIE VON HAEFEN: Unregulated, unaccountable 'crisis pregnancy centers' get millions in state tax dollars

Editorial: Don't let N.C. elections become coronations

Editorial: Truitt decries politicization of N.C. schools even as she dodged a tough stand

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