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Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Raleigh metro's population boom cools off, but still ranks in top 10 nationally
• Anticipated cuts to special education raise alarms in Wake
• Can fixing relief programs lower NC property tax bills?
• Syrian family's journey to education and rebuilding life in North Carolina
• North Carolina Opera's innovative strategies drive a successful comeback post-pandemic

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Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Election officials certify historic NC election upset
• Wake County's affordable housing loopholes threaten public funding and possible tax hikes
• Durham plans affordable housing at former police headquarters site
• North Carolina food banks increase support as TSA agents work without pay
• NC State’s new research chief eyes $1B enterprise

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Phil Berger remains behind Sam Page in GOP primary recounts
• Epic Games to cut 1,000 jobs due to declining Fortnite engagement
• Debate over downtown Raleigh bus station's future amid racial and poverty concerns
• Chapel Hill leaders say they have limited control over UNC's Carolina North campus expansion
• FAA weighs expanding RDU airspace as flight volume climbs

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• The issue of 'wandering officers' in Triangle law enforcement agencies and throughout NC
• North Carolina teacher pay drops amid ongoing budget stalemate and protests
• Nida Allam discusses her recent campaign and its significance for progressives
• Wake senator calls virtual charter school expansion 'educational malpractice'
• Raleigh company sues TD Bank over missing $1 million in wire transfer fraud

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Wake school board meeting on proposed special education cuts scheduled for Tuesday
• Opposition grows over Ligon Magnet Middle School demolition plan
• New build-to-rent community under construction near Crabtree Valley Mall
• Apex well-positioned to attract large businesses but faces headwinds
• Inside the 'spectacular unraveling' of a Raleigh entertainment venue

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Wake County teachers protest proposed special-ed cuts
• Petitions seek Wake Democratic Party chair’s removal over primary endorsement
• Ubisoft to lay off 105 at Cary gaming division
• NC House committee wants to close costly tax loophole for affordable housing
• Downtown Raleigh tower up for sale at a discount

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Raleigh mayor turns poetic in addressing city's growth, public safety, housing in State of the City
• 500-home community targets buyers priced out of Raleigh market
• After years-long search, Carolina Ballet to start new chapter in Cary
• Amedeo's Italian Restaurant faces redevelopment as rezoning for student housing is proposed
• With ambitious youth-led music festival, local history repeats itself in best way

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Wake County Schools plan budget cuts amid rising costs and funding challenges
• Public schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro consider closures amid enrollment decline
• Triangle college enrollment shifts after affirmative action ruling
• Rural counties face budget pressure from new SNAP administrative costs
• TSA staff departures may cause delays at RDU Airport

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Severe weather causes flight cancellations and delays at RDU Airport
• Raleigh resumes water disconnections after five-month halt in billing changes
• Wiley Nickel plans to expand Wake County DA's office for better justice services
• Durham Farm Campus teaches about "people that work so hard to make (your) food”
• Retiring after nearly 40 years of reporting, Martha Quillin reflects on career at N&O

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Raleigh City Council weighs $101.5 million bond for affordable housing needs
• Raleigh nonprofit breaks ground on $14M campus expansion for women in recovery
• Wake County shelter receives $850K federal grant for upgrades
• Durham faces budget challenges amid rising costs and uncertain funding
• A new perk for state workers: Free surgery