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Raleigh Family’s Close Call with Home Invasion Attempt
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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…
Exclusive: Blue Ridge Parkway Shooting Sparks Fear in Campers
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A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Federal Park…
NC State Law & Summer Camp Safety: Ensuring Kids’ Protection
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The Raleigh Little Theatre and iLead Kids Camp in North Carolina are providing summer programs for local…
Canton Budget Crisis: Impending Mill Closure
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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…
Carolina Farmer Act Battles Climate Change with Inflation Reduction
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Franklin W. Howey Jr., a renowned conservationist in North Carolina, manages a large farm operation that…
Memorial Day Storms Kill 22: Severe Weather Alert
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Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a string of storms across the central and southern U.S. resulted…
Quick Fence Repair: 5 On Your Side Delivers Rapid Results
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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…
Empowering Black Businesses: GRINDFest’s Unique Connection Platform
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GRINDFest, a festival focused on promoting Black-owned businesses, was recently held on the campus of A-B…
Robinson Ignites GOP Spirit at NC Convention: Governor Race Update
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Mark Robinson, North Carolina's GOP candidate for governor, energized supporters at the state party's…
Canton’s Sewer Costs Soar Due to Mammoth Plant – The Mountaineer
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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…