We’re also hearing Warren County School's response to claims of a 6-year-old boy with autism restrained and put in a closet at school. Plus, why some Wake County residents want more of your tax dollars to go toward schools. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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

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

City of Raleigh skyline from view of Boylan Street Bridge 

Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

Fresh strawberries

<b>GOLDSBORO, N.C.</b> — An elderly Goldsboro woman is dead after a car accident involving a police officer.

Police said Gladys Morton Roe, 85, was driving on South Claiborne Street when her car was hit by Officer C.M. Burack.

Roe was the widow of Jim Roe, the former circulation manager of the

Goldsboro Woman Killed In Wreck Involving Officer

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'

Sincere Crews

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': More than 50 educators walk out of school board meeting Monday

Durham Associatoin of Educators rally

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

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


Patchy fog possible in the morning, another cloudy and calm day on tap Tuesday

Bust stop forecast for Tuesday, May 21

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office said a man inside the home fired at members of a drug and gang task force while they attempted executing a search warrant.

Man arrested after standoff with authorities in Halifax County, sheriff says

Police car crime scene night

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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

Rod Brind'Amour

Carolina Panthers' first-year head coach Dave Canales and second-year quarterback Bryce Young are optimistic about the team heading into the 2024 season.

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

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

An eight-run seventh inning propelled 10th-seeded Duke to its third straight NCAA Super Regional after defeating South Carolina, 10-1, on Sunday at Duke Softball Stadium.

8-run inning powers Duke to third straight softball Super Regional

Duke Softball

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

APTOPIX NASCAR All Star Auto Racing

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.