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• Family of slain 8-year-old call for accountability at 'Justice for Jenesis' rally

  06-09-2023 23:39 via wral.com
  
  An 11-year-old boy is the only person in custody in the death of Jenesis Dockery. Dockery's family is asking District Attorney Billy West to charge the shooter's family members.
  
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• Family puts pressure on DA in case of slain 8-year-old at 'Justice for Jenesis' rally

  06-09-2023 23:24 via wral.com
  
  An 11-year-old boy is the only person in custody in the death of Jenesis Dockery. Dockery's family is asking District Attorney Billy West to charge the shooter's family members.
  
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• Woman dies after 2 shot in Durham

  06-09-2023 22:23 via wral.com
  
  Two people were shot in Durham on Wednesday.
  
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• Task force files more than 1,000 charges, identifies 43 people in illegal dirt bike activity across Triangle

  06-09-2023 21:38 via wral.com
  
  Durham police and other local law enforcement leaders met Wednesday to discuss Operation Dismount, an effort to address illegal dirt bike and ATV activity in the area.
  
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• Is learning recovery happening in NC? Experts find reasons for optimism -- and room for improvement -- in new test data

  06-09-2023 21:09 via wral.com
  
  Schools are implementing proven methods to accelerate student learning, experts tell WRAL News. But those practices need to be even more intense to catch students up to pre-pandemic achievement levels within the next year -- before federal funding meant to help is gone.
  
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• Triple-digit heat, AC issues prompt early dismissals for several Triangle-area schools

  06-09-2023 21:05 via wral.com
  
  Triple-digit temperatures and air conditioning issues have prompted several schools to dismiss students early on Wednesday.
  
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• Chatham County contractor accused of code violations will face contractors board

  06-09-2023 20:44 via wral.com
  
  A contractor accused of building a home with potentially dangerous code violations, just had a settlement deal in the case taken off the table.
  
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• NC attorney general, other AGs call for crackdown on artificial intelligence threats to children

  06-09-2023 20:30 via wraltechwire.com
  
  N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and 53 other AGs are calling on Congress to crack down on artificial intelligence, citing possible harm to children through "deepfake" images.
  
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• New Durham police effort aims to crack down on illegal dirt bike, ATV riders

  06-09-2023 20:18 via wral.com
  
  Durham police and other local law enforcement leaders will meet on Wednesday to discuss Operation Dismount, an effort to address illegal dirt bike and ATV activity in the area.
  
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• NC State Fair releases music lineup

  06-09-2023 20:03 via wral.com
  
  The North Carolina State Fair has released a schedule for its Homegrown Music Fest.
  
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• Duplin Winery invites visitors to stomp grapes the old-fashioned way

  06-09-2023 19:37 via wral.com
  
  Duplin Winery is holding its annual Grape Stomp festival this weekend.
  
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• New Durham police effort to crack down on illegal dirt bike, ATV riders on main roads

  06-09-2023 19:08 via wral.com
  
  Durham police and other local law enforcement leaders will meet on Wednesday to discuss Operation Dismount, an effort to address illegal dirt bike and ATV activity in the area.
  
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• 42-foot boat named Turn Back crashes into Cape Hatteras beach

  06-09-2023 19:01 via wral.com
  
  A 42-foot boat named Turn Back crashed on the beach Wednesday morning at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, approximately one mile north of Oregon Inlet.
  
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• Raleigh plans to hire private security to combat rising crime in downtown

  06-09-2023 19:00 via wral.com
  
  Violent crime has gotten so bad in downtown Raleigh that the city plans to hire private security to help police patrol parts of the city.
  
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• Family presses DA for more charges in case of slain 8-year-old at 'Justice for Jenesis' rally

  06-09-2023 18:45 via wral.com
  
  Right now, an 11-year-old boy is the only person charged in the death of Jenesis Dockery. Dockery's family is asking District Attorney Billy West to charge the shooter's parents.
  
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• New Durham police effort focuses on cracking down on illegal dirt bike, ATV riders on highway

  06-09-2023 18:36 via wral.com
  
  Durham Police Department and other local law enforcement leaders will meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss Operation Dismount, an effort to address illegal dirt bike and ATV activity in the area.
  
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• Expected triple-digit heat, AC issues prompt early dismissals for several Triangle-area schools

  06-09-2023 18:17 via wral.com
  
  Triple-digit temperatures and air conditioning issues have prompted several schools to dismiss students early on Wednesday.
  
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• Knightdale High School dismissing students early Wednesday due to air conditioning issues

  06-09-2023 17:32 via wral.com
  
  Knightdale High School is dismissing students at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Wake schools bounce back in math, but are still down in reading and science, new test data show

  06-09-2023 16:50 via wral.com
  
  Wake County public schools are outperforming most North Carolina schools in learning recovery, having suffered less learning loss to begin with during the pandemic.
  
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• How well did your school do? Look up 2023 test scores here

  06-09-2023 16:14 via wral.com
  
  How well did your child's school do during spring tests? Check out our searchable tables on school performance grades and grade-level proficiency
  
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• NC school test scores, still below pre-pandemic levels, show signs of learning recovery

  06-09-2023 16:11 via wral.com
  
  Experts have predicted a full rebound to pre-pandemic scores would take years.
  
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• As 'September Surge' hiring trend goes viral on TikTok, these 50 companies are hiring in Triangle

  06-09-2023 13:12 via wraltechwire.com
  
  The "Top 50" firms that TechWire tracks are a barometer of what’s happening in the Triangle tech sector, and all 50 companies on the list are showing job openings in the Triangle this week. Check out the numbers, plus our new tracker on IT-related openings across NC government.
  
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• Raleigh police investigating two stabbings near bus station on Blount Street

  06-09-2023 12:57 via wral.com
  
  Raleigh police are investigating two separate stabbing incidents that happened Tuesday night near the GoRaleigh bus station.
  
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• Man drowns in Moore County pond

  06-09-2023 12:07 via wral.com
  
  The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Juan Vieyra-Segundo of Southern Pines.
  
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• Best free art galleries and exhibits in Chapel Hill

  06-09-2023 12:00 via wral.com
  
  Seeking a Tranquil and Stunning Getaway? Longing for Quality Time with Family? Discover Free Attractions in Chapel Hill!Chapel Hill boasts a wealth of art galleries and exhibits that perfectly cater to these desires. Delight in finely crafted artworks as you explore these exceptional venues.Uncover Chapel Hill's Must-Visit Artistic Hubs: Curated from WRAL's 2022 Voter's Choice Awards and Google Reviews.For an enriching experience, explore our list of Chapel Hill's top galleries and exhibitions.
  
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• Man stabbed near GoRaleigh bus station on Blount Street

  06-09-2023 11:15 via wral.com
  
  A man was stabbed late Tuesday night on South Blount Street in Raleigh.
  
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• Man stabbed at GoRaleigh bus station on Blount Street

  06-09-2023 11:02 via wral.com
  
  A man was stabbed late Tuesday night on South Blount Street in Raleigh.
  
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• City Council advances curfew for children under 17 in Fayetteville

  06-09-2023 08:22 via wral.com
  
  A proposed curfew for children under 17 in Fayetteville moved forward on Tuesday night, but not without heated debate at the city council work session.
  
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• Illegal dirt bike and ATV activity to be addressed at press conference

  06-09-2023 06:12 via wral.com
  
  Durham Police Department and other local law enforcement leaders will meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Operation Dismount, an effort to address illegal dirt bike and ATV activity in the area.
  
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• Bus driver shortage to be eased by $1K bonus

  06-09-2023 05:35 via wral.com
  
  The Wake County Public School System is facing a bus driver shortage, which is impacting students and families.
  
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• More Heat This Week, Tropical Storm Lee strengthens

  06-09-2023 05:21 via wral.com
  
  The weather Wednesday morning will be mostly sunny with a high of 77 degrees.
  
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• Hundreds gather to reflect and remember UNC Professor

  06-09-2023 05:10 via wral.com
  
  Hundreds of people gathered in Cary on Tuesday night to remember UNC Professor Dr. Zijie Yan, who was gunned down last week inside a classroom on campus.
  
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• Parents, students scramble as Wake County Schools face bus driver shortage

  06-09-2023 04:56 via wral.com
  
  The Wake County Public School System is facing a bus driver shortage, which is impacting students and families.
  
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• Wake County Schools parents frustrated by bus delays

  06-09-2023 04:33 via wral.com
  
  The Wake County Public School System is facing a bus driver shortage, which is impacting students and families.
  
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• Riley Leonard leads Duke to upset over Clemson, but homework extension denied

  06-09-2023 04:24 via wralsportsfan.com
  
  Duke quarterback Riley Leonard was denied a homework extension after leading the Blue Devils to a stunning 28-7 upset over the then-ranked No. 9 Clemson Tigers on Monday night.
  
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• Rocky Mount Police arrest 2 in connection with homicide

  06-09-2023 03:10 via wral.com
  
  Rocky Mount Police Department arrested two people Tuesday in connection with a homicide.
  
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• Man charged with murder of Raleigh restaurant manager appears in court

  06-09-2023 02:08 via wral.com
  
  Tyrell Moore is charged with murder, fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle and simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance.
  
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• Concerns over age limits for politicians reignited after Mitch McConnell's second freeze-up

  06-09-2023 01:44 via wral.com
  
  Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, 81, froze up again last week during a speech. It's reignited some to question whether there should be age limits for politicians.
  
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• Wake schools will give $1k more in bus driver bonuses, discuss long-term busing solutions

  06-09-2023 01:43 via wral.com
  
  About one-third of the county's school bus driver positions remain vacant, and more than 3,000 students are arriving at school late every day because of the shortage.
  
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• Summer heat extending into fall could pose new health worries in NC

  06-09-2023 00:49 via wral.com
  
  Warmer fall temperatures prolong risks of heat-related illness, recently on the rise in the Triangle.
  
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• Record heat: RDU hits 98 degrees, breaking 69-year-old record

  06-09-2023 00:41 via wral.com
  
  On Tuesday afternoon, we hit 98 degrees at RDU, breaking the day's previous record of 97 degrees set back in 1954.
  
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• Nash County announces new DSS partnerships

  06-09-2023 00:13 via wral.com
  
  Nash County DSS is getting outside help to address the multiple violations uncovered in a state investigation.
  
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