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NC budget plan could boost Durham schools, workforce

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina lawmakers have released a long-delayed state budget proposal that includes higher pay for educators and state employees, along with new...

North Carolina budget nears completion with focus on pay raises

North Carolina1 week ago

North Carolina budget nears completion with focus on pay raises

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina lawmakers are nearing agreement on a new state budget that Rep. Zack Hawkins says could bring long-awaited stability to agencies...

Mom driving 111 mph crashes car with 3 kids inside, 2 killed, one in critically injured, NCSHP says

North Carolina1 month ago

Mom driving 111 mph crashes car with 3 kids inside, 2 killed, one in critically injured, NCSHP says

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — A child is fighting for his life after a deadly crash late Wednesday in Fayetteville that killed his two brothers, authorities said....

As cost of living bites, one of the things slipping may be fitness goals

Fitness1 month ago

As cost of living bites, one of the things slipping may be fitness goals

For Hobart teacher Mary Holton, health means everything. She started feeling the squeeze from cost-of-living pressures when fuel prices spiked again. “Going out for just fitness...

Families in Durham say they’re barely getting by; New report says Americans are saving less

North Carolina1 month ago

Families in Durham say they’re barely getting by; New report says Americans are saving less

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — With the price of gas, groceries and housing continuing to climb, many who live in Durham say there’s not much left over...

Pilot program aims to help with prison staffing shortages in NC

North Carolina1 month ago

Pilot program aims to help with prison staffing shortages in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina leaders are raising concerns about staffing shortages at state prisons, as officials roll out a pilot program aimed at boosting...

NC lawmakers back income tax cap measure for November ballot: ‘States aren’t here to make profits’

North Carolina2 months ago

NC lawmakers back income tax cap measure for November ballot: ‘States aren’t here to make profits’

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The North Carolina House voted to put a constitutional amendment before voters in November that, if approved, would limit the state’s personal...

Families locked out of NC State graduation ceremony: ‘Ridiculous’

North Carolina2 months ago

Families locked out of NC State graduation ceremony: ‘Ridiculous’

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A graduation ceremony for NC State University’s Department of Biological Sciences at Reynolds Coliseum on Friday night left hundreds of family members...

Family of former Miss NC Carrie Everett shares emotional tribute following her death at 22

North Carolina3 months ago

Family of former Miss NC Carrie Everett shares emotional tribute following her death at 22

AUBURN, WASHINGTON (WTVD) — The family of Miss North Carolina 2024 Carrie Everett spoke exclusively with ABC11 just days after her passing, from their home in...

Drought worsens in central, NC farmers and rural communities feeling strained

North Carolina3 months ago

Drought worsens in central, NC farmers and rural communities feeling strained

LOUISBURG, N.C. (WTVD) — Drought conditions across central North Carolina are creating growing challenges for farmers as they prepare to harvest some crops and plant others,...