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.

On WRAL at 11: It’s a warming week, but how comfortable will it feel? We’re tracking temperatures and the next rainmaker

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

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>CHAPEL HILL, N.C.</b> — Proof of how much "love" fans have for Michael Jordan trucked into Chapel Hill Thursday.

The Love Truck, an 18-wheeler full of Jordan memorabilia, stopped at the University of North Carolina.

Chapel Hill is the 11th stop on a national tour.

Besides looking at memorabilia, fans listened to music, ate free food and picked up prizes.

Michael Jordan's Love Truck Makes Its Way To Chapel Hill

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

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 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.

MIAMI (AP) — Josh Bell singled with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to give the Miami Marlins a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Bell's RBI single in 10th lifts Marlins to 3-2 win over Brewers

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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

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

North Carolina Baseball

Fans can now register for a chance to buy tickets for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.