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Raleigh Family’s Close Call with Home Invasion Attempt

TL/DR - A family in Raleigh, North Carolina, is concerned about their safety after their home was almost burglarized by two masked men. The Ferguson family believes their street made them a target due to its lack of streetlights, which have been lying in the grass for about two months without being erected and connected to power. Raleigh police…

Canton Budget Crisis: Impending Mill Closure

TL/DR - The Town of Canton, following the closure of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill, has produced a "necessity" budget for FY 2024-25 with no tax increases and efforts to save money following a $1.3 million decrease in revenue. The major financial challenge rests within the town's water and sewer fund, which could face a new $4 million expense…

Quick Fence Repair: 5 On Your Side Delivers Rapid Results

TL/DR - Marcia Dure, a Lowe's customer, struggled with a poorly installed and faulty fence, but was unable to get any assistance from the company or its contractors for six weeks. After turning to 5 On Your Side, a consumer advocacy group affiliated with WRAL News, Lowe's responded promptly, offering daily updates and eventually repairing the…

Canton’s Sewer Costs Soar Due to Mammoth Plant – The Mountaineer

TL/DR - The Canton North Carolina Aldermen have discussed long-term plans for their wastewater treatment plant, which is oversized for the town's needs. The plant's current capacity is 2.5 million gallons per day, but the town's average use is only 1 million gallons per day. This oversizing is leading to high costs for the town, including a $9…