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Tonight at 6 on WRAL, what's behind the disturbing trend in underage drinking and, in a rare interview you'll only see on WRAL, the head of the state's alcohol law enforcement talks about what they need to save the lives of our children.

At 6 on WRAL: An emotional plea from a mother after a rise in underage drinking and driving.

Raleigh only sits behind Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX.

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

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In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

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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.

'I let him be free': Woman upset after son with autism put inside closet for 'timeout'

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In November 2022 Tessiah Smithen received a letter that's haunted her for 18 months. Since, a teacher has resigned, and the school system is making changes following a 5 On Your Side investigation.

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

5 On Your Side: Teacher accused of abusive behavior toward student with autism

BANGKOK (AP) — One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was diverted to Bangkok, where emergency crews rushed to help injured passengers amid stormy weather.

1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines says

United removes 24 Boeing 777 airplanes from service after Denver incident 

More than 50 Durham Association of Educators (DAE) members walked out of the school board meeting on Monday after expressing frustration over failed attempts to unionize. Some at the meeting accused the school district of union-busting tactics.

'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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We'll have another calm day on Tuesday, but we could see showers and storms return to kick off Memorial Day weekend.


Summer-like heat, sunshine on tap Tuesday☀️

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Wake County residents will get an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

Wake County residents & leaders discuss how to spend taxpayer money

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Here to stay: Canes sign Brind'Amour to multi-year extension

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North Carolina coach Scott Forbes was named ACC Coach of the Year and outfielder Vance Honeycutt earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year.

Top-seed UNC's Honeycutt, Forbes earn ACC awards; Full ACC baseball schedule

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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing heading into next weekend's marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.

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