More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

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I picked up some super deals at Harris Teeter today and saved 82% on the hot buys using sales and coupons! Read on for the list of deals and where I found the coupons. 

I picked up some super deals at Harris Teeter today and saved 82% on the hot buys using sales and coupons!

Total after sales & coupons: $5.40 before tax

Here are the specific products I bought and the coupons I used:

* 6 Hershey's Gold candy bars, on sale Buy 2 Get 1 Free (reg price is .99 each)

Coupons: 3 coupons for .75/2 each from the <a href="https://www.wral.com/5onyourside/smartshopper/page/9266662/">Smart Shopper coupons link</a>

Total = 6 for FREE (actually a .54 money maker since all 3 coupons fully doubled)!

* 1 Muuna cottage cheese, $1.50 - $1.50 e-Vic weekend freebie offer = FREE!

* 1 Butterfinger candy bar, .99 - .99 e-Vic weekend freebie offer = FREE!

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* 4 dozen large HT eggs, on sale for .77 per dozen with e-Vic offer

* 2 Jif Power Ups bars, BOGO for $1.99 - .75/1 coupon from <a href="https://www.wral.com/5onyourside/smartshopper/page/9266662/">Smart Shopper coupons</a> = .49 each (coupon did not double, but cashier entered it manually)

Faye Prosser

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The Storm Prediction Center has the Triangle under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday.

Level 1 risk: Severe storms, damaging winds & hail possible Friday⛈️

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

A water rescue and search is underway Friday at Harris Lake in Wake County.



Person pulled from water at Harris Lake, search continues for other boaters

The owner of Clyde Cooper's Barbecue is selling the space in downtown Raleigh, according to a real estate agent representing the restaurant.

Clyde Cooper's Barbecue selling downtown Raleigh space for $2.9 million

Clyde Cooper's Barbeque

Units responded to a hazmat incident at the USPS at 139 E. Vance Street. The store was evacuated.

Chemical spill reported at USPS in Zebulon, post office evacuated

USPS office in Zebulon

A sexual misconduct complaint has been filed against the senior pastor of a local church Thursday.

Edenton Street UMC pastor will not return after being suspended for sexual misconduct allegations

Rev. Greg Moore

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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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

After 22 years in business, Armadillo Grill on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh has closed.



Glenwood South staple Armadillo Grill closes

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Game 1 is Saturday night in Raleigh. Game 2 is Monday at PNC Arena.

Make your plans: Complete Hurricanes-Islanders first-round schedule

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Brandon Butterworth picked up his first hit of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat No. 11 North Carolina.

NC State beats UNC with walk-off homer in first game of baseball series

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The No. 15 Tar Heels have now beat No. 25 Duke in 15 consecutive games. Both teams now prepare for the ACC championship next week.

Women's Lacrosse: North Carolina pulls away in the third quarter, beats Duke

Duke vs. UNC women's lacrosse

Over the course of her career, Ashley Twichell has pushed through situations that might have otherwise been the end of it, including a recurring shoulder injury and the COVID pandemic.

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

Ashley Twichell

If the Panthers want to start winning again, they're going to need a good -- maybe even great -- draft class. Here's an in-depth look on who Carolina should be targeting and when.

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