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Meet the WRAL Specialists: reporters digging deeper on climate, data, consumer protection and the stories that matter most to North Carolina.
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School systems often tout how many of their schools met or exceeded expectations for test-score improvement. But the state is exploring changing it.
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100+ texts: Former GOP leader told election official how to vote during contentious public hearing
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North Carolina secures $455 million PFAS settlement, plus $135 million cleanup reserve
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School fire inspection reports reveal hundreds of violations, some taking years to fix
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FBI now publicly identifies, tracks AI used in crimes. North Carolinians have lost millions
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Is secrecy fueling the backlash against data centers?
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NC auditor: It might be time to change the math as lottery sales soar, money to schools doesn't
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Mail-in voting has begun in NC. Here’s what to know for the 2026 midterms
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NC program trains doulas as maternity care deserts grow
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Look it up: See how your NC school performed on state tests in 2026
