We’re also tracking if you need an umbrella this upcoming holiday weekend. Plus, how an elementary school teacher was busted for accusations of peeping on students and taking pictures. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Why some GOP lawmakers oppose a mask ban proposed by Republican colleagues

An anonymous letter detailing alleged abuse in her son’s classroom haunted a mother for nearly two years. Only on WRAL at 6, 5 On Your Side reveals a parent’s right to information, and how to protect your children inside their classroom.

On WRAL at 6: Abuse allegations inside a classroom. 5 On Your Side reveals how an anonymous letter warned a mother to take action. 

Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

Fresh strawberries

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

Fayetteville Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident that occurred Saturday night.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Fayetteville Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident that occurred Saturday night.

Police responded to the scene at 9:04 p.m. near Raeford Road and Strickland Bridge Road following reports of a pedestrian crash.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene

The cause of the crash is under investigation by Fayetteville police.

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Pedestrian dies after being hit near Raeford Road and Strickland Bridge Road in Fayetteville

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North Carolina GOP lawmakers in the state Senate voted to undo the law allowing people to wear masks in public for health reasons, but now some Republicans in the state House are echoing concerns that Democrats previously raised.

Some NC House Republicans oppose anti-mask bill

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Madalina Cojocari has not been seen publicly since the evening of Nov. 21, 2022, when she was getting off of her school bus in Cornelius.

Mother of Madalina Cojocari likely to be deported after pleading guilty to failing to report her disappearance

School bus video shows missing NC 11-year-old girl just days before her disappearance

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the tree fell between U.S. 70 and U.S. 70 Alternate near Occoneechee Golf Club.

Tree falls on car, knocks down power lines near Orange Co. golf club

Downed tree near Occoneechee Golf Club

Two people were shot within a few blocks of each other in Raleigh on Saturday night. Monday, the mother of a 22-year-old who was killed in one of the shootings expressed her dismay over her son's sudden death.

Mother said son shot to death in Raleigh neighborhood 'was the sweetest'

Joris Cooper

The computer systems at North Carolina Driver's License Offices were down for a few hours on Monday afternoon, according to a DMV spokesman.

Computer systems getting back online at NC driver's license offices

People line up at the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles office.

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Wake County residents will get an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

Wake County residents & leaders discuss how to spend taxpayer money

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

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

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North Carolina coach Scott Forbes was named ACC Coach of the Year and outfielder Vance Honeycutt earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year.

Top-seed UNC's Honeycutt, Forbes earn ACC awards; Full ACC baseball schedule

North Carolina Baseball

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Here to stay: Canes sign Brind'Amour to multi-year extension

Rod Brind'Amour vs. New York Rangers Game 4

An eight-run seventh inning propelled 10th-seeded Duke to its third straight NCAA Super Regional after defeating South Carolina, 10-1, on Sunday at Duke Softball Stadium.

8-run inning powers Duke to third straight softball Super Regional

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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing heading into next weekend's marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.