Days after UNC officials told pro-Palestinian protesters to take down a tent encampment at Polk Place, protesters have formed a tent encampment after calling for the school's divestment from Israel on Sunday. Student Justice for Palestine, the group organizing the encampment, told WRAL News school officials said they would conduct a sweep of the encampment but did not specify when the sweep would happen or by whom.

UNC protesters form tent encampment for second time in three days

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Athens Drive High School

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Corral Riding Academy Coverage

CORRAL, a Cary nonprofit that's been making a big difference in the lives of middle school and high school girls in Wake County since 2008, is planning a virtual 5K later this month to support its ongoing efforts.



Virtual 5K to support Cary nonprofit that helps at-risk girls find success

Corral, a Cary nonprofit, serves at-risk girls

CORRAL, a faith-motivated nonprofit, now operates two sites in Cary and eastern Wake County.

WILL HAPPEN. >>> NOW, A WRAL MORNING ORIGINAL, NEW REPORTING THAT  6. >> ONE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES A NEW HONOR, AS THEY SERVE THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE YOUNG WOMEN. IN THE WRAL BORDER'S CHOICE AWARDS FOR 2020,  CORRAL RIDING ACADEMY  WON AS BEST NONPROFIT FOOD IN A MORNING ORIGINAL, HOW HORSES AND AT RISK GIRLS HELP EACH OTHER.>> Reporter: BEFORE THE PANDEMIC, MANY ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN HIGH RISK SITUATIONS STRUGGLED WITH THEIR EMOTIONS AS WELL AS THEIR GRADES. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, REMOTE LEARNING MADE IT WORSE. >> BEFORE VIRTUAL SCHOOL STARTED, IT WAS HARD AND I NEED A LOT OF HELP. IT'S NOT THE SAME AS IN PERSON. >> Reporter: PARTICIPANTS OF CORRAL RIDING ACADEMY'S RANCH CAME HERE EVERY DAY FOR AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM. THE PANDEMIC REQUIRED A CHANGE.>> OVER THE SUMMER WE REIMAGINE THE PROGRAM TO DEVELOP HOMESCHOOL PODS. >> Reporter: EIGHT VERSUS APPENDS DO VIRTUAL SCHOOL ON THE RANCH COME WITH ACADEMIC AND FAITH-BASED SUPPORTS. THE FAVORITE CLASSES OUTDOORS, ALONG WITH A FRIEND.>> THE HORSES ARE KEY TO THE GIRLS SUCCESS BECAUSE THAT IS HOW THEY ARE LEARNING ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.>> THERE LIKE HUMANS, KIND OF. THEY HAVE EMOTIONS LIKE US. >> Reporter: THE GIRLS ON THE HORSES DISCOVER THEY HAVE MUCH MORE IN COMMON. >> THEY'VE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED AND THEY HAVE TRAUMA IN THEIR LIVES. THEY'VE OVERCOME IT AND THAT IS INSPIRING FOR THE GIRLS.>> Reporter: SCHOOL GRADES ARE ONE WAY TO MEASURE PROGRESS.>> TWO GIRLS STARTED WITH 50s AND 60s AND ENDED THE SEMESTER WITH A's AND B'S. >> THE CORRAL RIDING ACADEMY BEGAN THE ORGANIZATION AT  THE RANCH NEAR CARY. RECENTLY EXPANDED TO EASTERN WAKE  COUNTY.

Horse therapy program helps at-risk girls

Before the pandemic, many adolescent girls in high risk situations in Wake County struggled with their emotions as well as with their grades. COVID-19 precautions and remote learning only made it worse.

WRAL Voters' Choice names CORRAL Riding Academy best nonprofit for at-risk girls

CORRAL Riding Academy

I didn't know what to expect when my daughter invited me to Farm Day at the Corral Riding Academy, a nonprofit organization in Cary that serves young women. In fact, she told me very little, just that the organization has a mission she wanted to support through a club she leads at school. She told me to dress warmly and wear shoes that could get muddy.

Amanda Lamb: Riding into success

Riding into success

A south Cary riding academy has the goal of helping at-risk girls get a "leg up" in life.



Corral Riding Academy Coverage

Virtual 5K to support Cary nonprofit that helps at-risk girls find success

Horse therapy program helps at-risk girls

WRAL Voters' Choice names CORRAL Riding Academy best nonprofit for at-risk girls

Amanda Lamb: Riding into success

Cary riding academy connects at-risk girls with horses