Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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

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Santa is coming to Kidzu Children's Museum this month. 

<b>CHAPEL HILL, N.C.</b> — Santa is coming to Kidzu Children's Museum this month.

The museum will host "Fridays with Santa" from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 9, 16 and 23.

Get your photo with Santa for $10 minimum donation per child.

Kidzu is located at 201 S. Estes Drive in Chapel Hill.

Kidzu isn't the only place Santa is visiting this month. <strong><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/where-to-see-santa-in-raleigh-and-across-the-triangle/20573820/">Check out our list of where to find him throughout the Triangle! </a></strong>

Where to see Santa in Raleigh and across the Triangle in November and December 2023. 

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The Storm Prediction Center has our southern counties under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday.

Level 1 severe risk Friday afternoon: Damaging winds and hail possible

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Durham police are investigating a drive-by shooting Thursday night. 

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning as explosions could be heard near a major air base near Isfahan, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike following Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan

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Residents in Anderson Creek Crossing in Spring Lake, are on high alert after discovering a disturbing pattern of tampered mail.

Torn envelopes, missing money: Harnett County residents report disturbing mail tampering

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More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.

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



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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 game one of weekend series

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After the death of a Harnett County teenager, the softball community in Eastern North Carolina remembers her through stickers and fighting the stigma around mental health.

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The Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City in a deal that was signed less than 24 hours after Wednesday night's 5-2 win over Edmonton.

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The NHL has set the start times for game 1's across the Eastern Conference. The Canes are the opening act with puck drop Saturday at 5 pm from PNC Arena.

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