The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

Raleigh program aims to help homeless find housing

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

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North Carolina has a muddled history when it comes to gambling.  It's illegal in our state, except for the ever growing Cherokee casinos.  Lawmakers and prosecutors continue the fight to push out video poker and sweepstakes.  At the same time,  the state run lottery generates hundreds of millions of dollars from consumers pressing their luck.

North Carolina has a muddled history when it comes to gambling. It’s illegal in our state, except for the ever growing Cherokee casinos.  Lawmakers and prosecutors continue the fight to push out video poker and sweepstakes.  At the same time,  the state run lottery generates hundreds of millions of dollars from consumers pressing their luck.

Now, comes fantasy sports. For years, friends and co-workers made their draft picks to compete for bragging rights and a few bucks.  Today, websites like FanDuel and Draft Kings have turned fantasy sports into a multi-billion dollar online industry. A handful of states, most recently New York, now label the popular pay for play sites illegal.

Monday at 6 p.m., WRAL-TV examines the exploding popularity of commercial fantasy sports in North Carolina. We explore two key questions that determine whether it’s legal. Plus, learn where our attorney general stands on the games so many play.

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"How could you just abandon somebody like that knowing good and well that I was not in the right spot?" Kamille Richardson asked.

Blind woman stranded in Raleigh after Uber driver drops her off at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

According to Highway Patrol, the crash was the result of a chase that started in Harnett County and ended on North Bragg Boulevard and Mckenzie Road in Spring Lake.

Troopers: 150-mph chase caused crash in Cumberland County, driver at large

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After a calm Monday, we'll see on-and-off rain all day on Tuesday.

Grab your umbrella: Week of rain and storms in the forecast

Unsettled weather returns, Tuesday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 15

According to the Danville Police Department, officers received a tip of prior animal abuse at a pet grooming store on Hairston Street in Danville. In the complaint, a video showed the employee, identified as 22-year-old Cassidy Gill, striking a dog in January and February. The video in the complaint was shared with other social media accounts, including PETA.

Roxboro woman filmed hitting dogs arrested, charged with animal cruelty in Virginia

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Trailing by a goal with 20 minutes to go and their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes weren't discouraged. They knew they could turn the game around.

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

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Durham County commissioners are presenting their proposed budget for the county for the 2025 fiscal year.

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Elehuris Montero had two hits and three RBIs to lead Colorado to an 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night and extend the Rockies' winning streak to five games.

Montero drives in 3 runs as the Rockies beat Padres 5-4 and extend winning streak to five games

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NBA teams were told Monday that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

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The North Carolina Courage fell to the Kansas City Current, 1-0, in a hard-fought match on Sunday, May 12, at CPKC Stadium.

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