We’re also following how new federal funding could help make local communities safer and hearing from a local blind woman who says an Uber driver intentionally abandoned her at the wrong location. Plus, we’re one-on-one with a PhD student at UNC who was involved in a story that was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

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The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

Raleigh program aims to help homeless find housing

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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Former President Donald Trump announced he is making his way to Greensboro for an upcoming rally.



<b>GREENSBORO, N.C.</b> — Former President Donald Trump announced he is making his way to Greensboro for an upcoming rally, <a href="https://www.wxii12.com/article/donald-trump-coming-speak-greensboro-for-get-out-the-vote-rally/46962714" target="_blank">WXII reports</a>.

On Saturday, March 2, the 45th president will deliver remarks at a "Get Out the Vote Rally" at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Doors will open at 11 a.m., and Trump will speak around 2 p.m.

In North Carolina, the primary election will be held on March 5, and the general election will be held on Nov. 5.

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Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Durham on Friday as part of the administration’s Investing in America tour. She will be joined by Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

Jessica Patrick

Donald Trump will speak in Greensboro for 'Get Out the Vote Rally'

"How could you just abandon somebody like that knowing good and well that I was not in the right spot?" Kamille Richardson asked.

Blind woman stranded in Raleigh after Uber driver drops her off at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to move $2.3 million from diversity and inclusion programs to public safety.

UNC-CH board removes DEI funding from next year's budget

UNC Chapel Hill

After a calm Monday, we'll see on-and-off rain all day on Tuesday.

Grab your umbrella: Week of rain and storms in the forecast

Unsettled weather returns, Tuesday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 15

The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to bring the fight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Rangers.

Hurricanes expect 'dogfight' in Game 5 vs. Rangers, Kuznetsov says

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FBI data shows car thefts targeting dealerships are soaring. They've almost tripled since 2018. Some Triangle-area dealerships have experienced it firsthand.

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Community members and loved ones of fallen law enforcement officers come together in Raleigh to remember and honor heroes for their service and sacrifices.

Remembering heroes: 23 fallen officers honored in Raleigh

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, explains preparations for North Carolina's second primary, a runoff with four races on the ballot. Polls will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NC votes Tuesday. Races on the ballot, what to bring

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

Cormac Ryan and his UNC teammates

NBA teams were told Monday that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Buescher let his frustrations out over a second close call that cost him a NASCAR victory for a second straight week.