Juvenile crime is up 20%. WRAL Investigates goes inside new juvenile justice facilities to see new ways the system is approaching punishment and rehabilitation.

Tonight at 6 on WRAL: Juvenile crime is up 20%. WRAL Investigates goes inside new juvenile justice facilities to see new ways the system is approaching punishment and rehabilitation.

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

Hurricane Season in NC

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?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

<b>FAYETTEVILLE</b> — An arrest warrant is out for a secondsuspect wanted in connection with the death of a Cumberland County man.

William Smith, 21, is wanted on charges of robbery, kidnapping andconspiracy in connection with the death of Gary Schutz.

The victim's body was found January 2, 1997 off a dirt road. His carwas found earlier in another location.

Detectives say the suspects killed Schutz for money to buy drugs.

Second Arrest in Killing of Cumberland County Man

Loved ones say they've been trying to protect 22-year-old A'Naya Stancil from her 30-year-old ex-boyfriend for a while, but early Tuesday morning she was injured when he broke into her home and opened fire. 

'I've been shot:' Mother receives terrifying text from daughter after ex-boyfriend breaks into home

Three shot when ex-boyfriend tries to shoot woman, co-worker tries to protect her, family says 

We're going to see off-and-on showers throughout the day Tuesday with a slight chance for thunderstorms, especially south of the Triangle.

Widespread rain moving through central NC, isolated storms possible

Tuesday evening planner

A landlord 5 On Your Side investigated for months has agreed to pay back more than $25,000 in security deposits.

'Deceptive' landlord with home near NC State ordered to pay $25,000 following 5 On Your Side reports

Landlord Lisa Eustathiou

Rough, bumpy or uneven: It doesn't matter what adjective you give this stretch of I-40. It's simply not a smooth ride.

Bumpy ride: When will delayed construction project on I-40 finally be completed?

Hot NC temps have been delaying construction project on I-40

The legislation would increase penalties for people who wear masks while committing a crime. But it includes a repeal of a COVID-era provision that allowed people to wear masks in public for health and safety reasons.

North Carolina Senate panel advances anti-mask bill

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

Consumer Reports has suggestions for the best products and tools to help your home be spotless this spring cleaning season.

Spring cleaning tips for easier dusting

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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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

Cormac Ryan and his UNC teammates

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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The Hurricanes used a huge third period surge to take Game 5 on Monday. Can they make history? Plus, unpredictability in the NBA, college football (video game) talk and more!

Canes stay alive, Duke softball keeps rolling and an NHL mascot vote in the sports moments of the week

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NC State will follow up its Final Four run with a trip to Hawaii. The Wolfpack has been invited to the 2025 Maui Invitational to be played at the historic Lahaina Civic Center Nov. 24-26.

Off Final Four berth, NC State earns first invite to Maui Invitational

Final Four 2024

The Bengals, with Burrow as their quarterback again following a season-ending wrist injury, will travel to play at Kansas City in a late-afternoon outing on Sept. 15.