An anonymous letter detailing alleged abuse in her son’s classroom haunted a mother for nearly two years. Only on WRAL at 6, 5 On Your Side reveals a parent’s right to information, and how to protect your children inside their classroom.

On WRAL at 6: Abuse allegations inside a classroom. 5 On Your Side reveals how an anonymous letter warned a mother to take action. 

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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North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

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Kim Kardashian West hosts "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, and in a teaser for the episode, she jokes that she thinks it'll be easy.

<b>CNN</b> — Kim Kardashian West hosts "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, and in a teaser for the episode, she jokes that she thinks it'll be easy.

Kardashian West appears with "SNL" cast member Cecily Strong and this week's musical guest Halsey in the teaser.

When Strong says, "Oh my gosh, this crazy thought just occurred to me in this exact moment right now. Should we start our own girl group?" Kardashian West replies with, "We already said no when you pitched that backstage."

Strong jokes that she wasn't sure Kardashian heard her since security had her in a "headlock."

When Strong asks the reality TV star and business woman if she is nervous about the live show, Kardashian West replies, "Why? I don't have to write sketches, do I?" and "Everyone else won't look as good as me, will they?"

"This is so easy," Kardashian West quips..

Kim Kardashian West jokes in 'Saturday Night Live' teaser: 'I don't have to write sketches, do I?'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister were found dead Monday hours after their helicopter crashed in fog, leaving the Islamic Republic without two key leaders as extraordinary tensions grip the wider Middle East.

Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast

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Madalina Cojocari has not been seen publicly since the evening of Nov. 21, 2022, when she was getting off of her school bus in Cornelius.

Mother of Madalina Cojocari likely to be deported after pleading guilty to failing to report her disappearance

School bus video shows missing NC 11-year-old girl just days before her disappearance

Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital's emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospital's sign is worn down from flapping in the wind. The hospital doors are locked, many in this county of 22,000 fear permanently.

After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians

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Kenneth Lamont Lassiter, 47, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking in February. Lassiter was also charged with selling drugs within 1,000 feet of Wakefield Elementary School, according to warrants.

Fentanyl, heroin & cocaine: Warrants reveal new details about Raleigh drug bust in February 

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Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk, as inflation cuts into household budgets and more Americans pay closer attention to their spending.

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

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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

Rod Brind'Amour vs. New York Rangers Game 4

Joey Logano dominated at North Wilkesboro Speedway leading all but one of the 200 laps to win his second All-Star Race on Sunday night and earn $1 million. 

Joey Logano dominates All-Star Race, takes home $1 million prize at North Wilkesboro Speedway

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Xander Schauffele has won his first major with a thrilling win at the PGA Championship. Schauffele made a 6-foot birdie putt on the last hole at Valhalla for a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau. 