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Republicans want NC absentee ballots returned in the wrong envelopes to be rejected
The state Board of Elections on Monday rejected state and national Republicans’ challenges to rules for absentee ballots and voter ID. The Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the NC Republican Party, and a Pasquotank County voter want county boards of elections to reject absentee ballots if they arrive in the wrong envelope. […]
3 hospitalized after stabbing on Glenwood South; woman charged, police say
Three people were hospitalized after a stabbing on Glenwood South early Wednesday morning, police say. A woman was charged. Around 2:30 a.m., officers with the Raleigh Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 600 block of Glenwood Avenue. Officers found an injured man who was cut. The man was...
YMCA hopes to help teens with mental health struggles through new grant
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s a truth almost anyone can acknowledge: it’s hard to be a teen. However, recent data shows those typical teenage troubles are becoming more serious in nature. Research says one in two teens has experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives.
CMS approves North Carolina medical debt relief plan
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it signed off on a plan under which North Carolina will give hospitals additional Medicaid funds if they forgive the medical debt of approximately 2 million residents. Why it matters: It's the latest administration move on an issue closely linked to Americans' broader economic...
Pinpoint Weather: Storm chances continue, more heat
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers and storms are possible through the overnight hours. Instability will be dropping, but a strong to severe storm is not out of the question. The best chance for storms will be in the New River Valley, though a few can’t be ruled out west of the Blue Ridge. Storms could […]
NC college stresses preparing students for ever-changing workforce
In a fast-changing job market, one North Carolina university is helping students through early engagement and long-term support. A new report revealed more than half of four-year college graduates are underemployed, working in jobs that do not require a bachelor's degree. William Peace University in North Carolina said it is addressing the issue with focused preparation and ongoing assistance.
Man stabbed at Raleigh bus stop off Capital Boulevard, driver says
Raleigh police are investigating a report of a stabbing at a bus stop on Capital Boulevard. Around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, there was a large police presence a bus stop at 2850 Capital Blvd., near the Brentwood Road intersection. A bus driver told WRAL News two men got into a...
NC State football's Dave Doeren talks Grayson McCall, position battles, practice standouts
RALEIGH — The time to hit the field has arrived for N.C. State football, which held its first official practice of the 2024 season on Wednesday. Following the Wolfpack’s practice debut, 12th-year head coach Dave Doeren touched on several topics inside the lobby of the Close-King Indoor Practice Facility as N.C. State begins...
Why Gifts Matter: Transformational Scholarships Program Preparing Bella Gonzales to Inspire Students for Rest of Their Lives
Bella Gonzales, an elementary education major and Transformational Scholar, will never forget the last day of second grade, when her teacher, Mrs. Doorman, reached down to give her a hug and tell her she was going to really go far. “She saw me,” Gonzales said. “She knew I was going...
'Wanted to give back': Wake Forest community rallies for fundraiser honoring teen severely injured in fall
Community members of all ages shaved their heads Tuesday evening in Wake Forest to show support for an 18-year-old who survived a near-fall from a truck in June. The event, dubbed the John-A-Thon, took place at Rudinos Sports Bar. Part of the proceeds went towards Walter's medical expenses. Hair stylist...
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