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Wake County parents speak up regarding midterm elections

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County parents are speaking up about what will be on the 2026 Midterm ballot. After a difficult state budget was passed in July, forcing Wake County Public Schools to readjust their budget to meet state demands, parents say there needs to be as much wiggle room in funding as the state can pr
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Cary woman loses thousands in Wake County jury duty scam through crypto ATM

A Cary woman is sharing her story after losing thousands of dollars in a sophisticated jury duty scam that authorities say is increasingly targeting Wake County residents. Mia says the ordeal started with what seemed like a legitimate phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy. “I answered the phone and the guy in
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Raleigh Weekend Blends Therapy Dinners, Gym Time and Networking at Peace & Saint

A three-day event billed as the Monumental Experience Wellness Weekend lands in Raleigh next weekend, opening Friday evening with a mental health-focused dinner and closing Sunday night with a networking social at a Glenwood South lounge. Organizer Charlie Williams designed the September 4-6 lineup to move attendees th
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Back to school: Tips for stress-free lunch packing

As schools across the nation resume, parents once again face the challenge of packing nutritious lunches for their children — a task that can often lead to stress and uncertainty.
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3 eastbound lanes of I-40 closed near Harrison Avenue in Wake County

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — Three lanes on one side of Interstate 40 are closed Monday afternoon due to a crash. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s live traffic map, the crash happened on the eastbound side of I-40 just before Harrison Avenue (Exit 287) around 2:30 p.m.
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Cary Tennis Park Bans Cars for Pickleball Nationals, Shuttles Take Over

Thousands of spectators are expected to descend on Cary Tennis Park starting Monday for the Veolia Pickleball National Championships, and organizers have one blunt message for anyone without a pre-approved pass: do not drive to the venue. There is no general parking at the park, and attendees will instead need to rely
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7 Bulbs North Carolina Gardeners Regret Not Planting in September

North Carolina spans nearly three U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hardiness zones, from the cool mountains near Boone to the mild coastal plain around Wilmington. That range is exactly why one September date decides whether some bulbs bloom this year, next year, or not at all. These are the bulbs...
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Peruvian national faces up to 20 years after federal indictment

A Peruvian national was federally indicted in Raleigh on allegations he made false statements in his permanent residency application and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Charlotte brothers plead guilty in Wake County roofing scam

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced this week that two Mecklenburg County brothers have pleaded guilty to charges related to a roofing scam sting in Wake County late last year.
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Former JCPS Bus Monitor Jailed Under $2.5 Million Bond

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A former Johnston County Public Schools bus monitor has been arrested in an investigation involving an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teenage student, nearly 20 months after authorities obtained a warrant for his arrest. Jeremiah John Moses Johnson Jr. of Clayton was arrested Aug. 25.

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