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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.</copyright> <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:41:23 -0400</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:41:23 -0400</lastBuildDate> <ttl>60</ttl> <item> <title>In-Depth with Dan Haggerty: DMV hacks fact or fiction</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/state/real-id-appointment-tips-north-carolina-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2022/09/12/20461425/175561-real_id-DMID1-5w7ppnkem-1280x720.jpg" alt="Real ID requirements coming next year " />The deadline for obtaining a Real ID has been extended, allowing travelers to fly without one for now, but securing a Real ID in North Carolina remains a challenge due to overwhelming demand and limited DMV resources.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2022/09/12/20461425/175561-real_id-DMID1-5w7ppnkem-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:41:23 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/state/real-id-appointment-tips-north-carolina-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>$1K reward being offered for information on deadly Sanford gas station shooting</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/sanford-deadly-gas-station-shooting-1k-reward/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/22000361/Harnett_County_Man_killed-DMID1-66ww8kv6y-1300x733.jpg" alt="Authorities in Harnett County are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of Alfredo Escalona Mares at a Sanford gas station." />Authorities in Harnett County are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of Alfredo Escalona Mares at a Sanford gas station.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/22000361/Harnett_County_Man_killed-DMID1-66ww8kv6y-1300x733.jpg" height="733" width="1300"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 22:53:35 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/sanford-deadly-gas-station-shooting-1k-reward/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Teen died in Durham shooting, police investigate </title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/durham-mcdougald-terrace-police-presence-gunshots-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2024/10/25/21689383/police_lights_nighttime-DMID1-66wvrcvqv-1500x1125.jpg" alt="Late night police lights" />Durham police are investigating a fatal shooting incident on Dayton Street that left a teenage boy dead and one man injured. </description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2024/10/25/21689383/police_lights_nighttime-DMID1-66wvrcvqv-1500x1125.jpg" height="1125" width="1500"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 23:43:31 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/durham-mcdougald-terrace-police-presence-gunshots-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>North Carolina FC honors memory of 12-year-old soccer player in heartfelt tribute</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/north-carolina-fc-honors-johan-brenes-first-horizon-stadium-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/22000256/Johan_Brenes-DMID1-66wv95mld-1280x960.jpg" alt="Johan Brenes" />North Carolina FC paid tribute to 12-year-old Johan Brenes, who died in a car accident in March on his way to a youth soccer tournament.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/22000256/Johan_Brenes-DMID1-66wv95mld-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 21:06:31 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/north-carolina-fc-honors-johan-brenes-first-horizon-stadium-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Cost to fix lead in Durham's parks could be much higher than state originally estimated</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/investigates/cost-fix-lead-durham-parks-higher-estimate/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/wral_investigates/2025/05/09/22000192/durham_parks-DMID1-66wujl466-1280x720.jpg" alt="Durham Parks" />Initial estimates from the State's Department of Environmental Quality estimate the cost of fixing the high levels of lead in five Durham parks at roughly $10.5 million. Yet, a similar situation in Greensboro is calling that estimate into question, suggesting it could be much higher.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/wral_investigates/2025/05/09/22000192/durham_parks-DMID1-66wujl466-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 19:56:10 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/investigates/cost-fix-lead-durham-parks-higher-estimate/</guid> </item> <item> <title>I-440 reopened after a multi-vehicle crash including an 18-Wheeler and a Wake EMS ambulance</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/18-wheeler-crash-i440-lake-boone-raleigh-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/state/2025/03/09/21900912/generic_police_car-DMID1-66wu4jw8k-1500x1125.jpg" alt="Police lights" />A crash involving four vehicles on Interstate 440 near Lake Boone Trail temporarily closed two of three lanes. The crash resulted in minor injuries to one EMS worker, who was transported for treatment. </description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/state/2025/03/09/21900912/generic_police_car-DMID1-66wu4jw8k-1500x1125.jpg" height="1125" width="1500"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 19:19:43 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/18-wheeler-crash-i440-lake-boone-raleigh-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Discover Durham: A weekend guide to the Bull City's best outdoor and family attractions</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/family/discover-durham-weekend-guide-bull-city-attractions-nc-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/family/2025/05/09/21999973/durham_generic-DMID1-66wso4p00-1280x720.jpg" alt="Downtown Durham " />Discover the vibrant charm of Durham, North Carolina, a city rich in history and bustling with cultural attractions. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or sports fan, Durham promises an unforgettable weekend for everyone.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/family/2025/05/09/21999973/durham_generic-DMID1-66wso4p00-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:46:08 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/family/discover-durham-weekend-guide-bull-city-attractions-nc-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Proposed foster care law could give NC parents a second chance to reunite with children</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/state/proposed-foster-care-law-nc-parents-children-reunite-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/documentaries/2025/03/25/21928141/Felcia_Chandler_is_Blake_Deven_s_biological_mother.-DMID1-66eyea2w2-1280x960.jpg" alt="Felicia Chandler (pictured) lost custody of her biological son, Blake Deven, more than a decade ago. Authorities say Blake Deven died from abuse and starvation after Avante Deven adopted him." />The "Fostering Care in NC Act" would standardize the process to allowing parents to petition for reconnecting with their children after they've been removed to foster care.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/documentaries/2025/03/25/21928141/Felcia_Chandler_is_Blake_Deven_s_biological_mother.-DMID1-66eyea2w2-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:14:25 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/state/proposed-foster-care-law-nc-parents-children-reunite-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Faith, fundraising and federal help: Churches are turning to solar energy</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/state/solar-panels-greensboro-church-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/state/2025/05/09/21999802/076A0097_1-DMID1-66wrilucw-1500x1125.jpg" alt="solar panels" />More churches are going solar to save money and cut emissions, but some face long waits for federal tax credits promised under the Inflation Reduction Act.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/state/2025/05/09/21999802/076A0097_1-DMID1-66wrilucw-1500x1125.jpg" height="1125" width="1500"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:50:57 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/state/solar-panels-greensboro-church-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Two arrested after holding postal worker at gunpoint, taking mail master key to steal checks</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-postal-worker-robbed-gunpoint-march-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999769/usps-robbery-DMID1-66wrh5f22-1280x960.jpg" alt="Raleigh postal worker robbed at gunpoint; two arrested in counterfeit check scheme" />A Raleigh postal worker was held at gunpoint and robbed of his mailbox access keys by Aaron Worthy and Brian Thomas, police say. The pair face charges related to both the armed robbery and a counterfeit check scheme involving altered bank checks.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999769/usps-robbery-DMID1-66wrh5f22-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:45:17 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-postal-worker-robbed-gunpoint-march-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Warrants: Products stolen from Ulta, resold, part of east coast theft ring linked to $300K in losses</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/holly-springs-ulta-retail-theft-ring-april-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999900/ulta-store-DMID1-66ws3cszk-1024x768.jpg" alt="Holly Springs Ulta store, theft ring" />Court documents show thefts from a Holly Springs Ulta were part of a stealing ring from the stores up and down the east coast. </description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999900/ulta-store-DMID1-66ws3cszk-1024x768.jpg" height="768" width="1024"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:52:41 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/holly-springs-ulta-retail-theft-ring-april-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Masked man wanted after robbing a Wells Fargo in Raleigh</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-armed-robbery-wells-fargo-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999761/raleigh-bank-robbery-suspect-DMID1-66wr7tdln-1280x960.jpg" alt="Masked man wanted after robbing a Wells Fargo in Raleigh" />The Raleigh Police Department is on the hunt for a man involved in an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo Bank on Forest Pines Drive.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999761/raleigh-bank-robbery-suspect-DMID1-66wr7tdln-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:19:37 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-armed-robbery-wells-fargo-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Comedy, Canes and concerts: Lenovo Center enters 'historic' stretch</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/comedy-concerts-canes-lenovo-center-events-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/out_and_about/2025/05/07/21996160/linkin11AN6Q2733-DMID1-66wr71l54-1500x1125.jpg" alt="Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh" />The Lenovo Center in Raleigh is experiencing an unprecedented five-day stretch of sold-out events, transforming rapidly between diverse setups to accommodate a star-studded lineup.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/out_and_about/2025/05/07/21996160/linkin11AN6Q2733-DMID1-66wr71l54-1500x1125.jpg" height="1125" width="1500"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:17:39 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/comedy-concerts-canes-lenovo-center-events-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>'Agile and inventive:' Snakes behind two power outages in a week</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/snake-power-outage-rolesville-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/03/04/21891851/Duke-Energy-truck-DMID1-666jifniy-964x542.jpg" alt="A file photo of a Duke Energy truck." />The dangers of snakes usually come from getting too close and chancing a bite. But this week it is the reptiles as aggressors, knocking out power in Durham and Rolesville.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/03/04/21891851/Duke-Energy-truck-DMID1-666jifniy-964x542.jpg" height="542" width="964"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:48:37 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/snake-power-outage-rolesville-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/investigates/orange-county-college-field-parties-arrest-smokehouse-valley-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/wral_investigates/2025/05/05/21993752/3274281-gerald-DMID1-66v8q4b35-1280x720.jpg" alt="Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields" />Orange County farm owner Dwight B. Poole faces charges following a party that drew 75 emergency calls about underage drinking and severe traffic disruptions.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/wral_investigates/2025/05/05/21993752/3274281-gerald-DMID1-66v8q4b35-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:36:47 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/investigates/orange-county-college-field-parties-arrest-smokehouse-valley-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>NC mom joins groundbreaking cancer study to protect her daughters</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/health/mother-daughter-cancer-study-black-women-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/healthteam/2025/05/09/21999571/Samantha_McCoy_and_daughters-DMID1-66wpufsxn-1280x960.jpg" alt="Samantha McCoy and her daugthers" />As Mother's Day approaches, Johnston County mom Samantha McCoy is advocating for more than just flowers -- she's championing progress in cancer research.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/healthteam/2025/05/09/21999571/Samantha_McCoy_and_daughters-DMID1-66wpufsxn-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:01:32 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/health/mother-daughter-cancer-study-black-women-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Foodie News: Coffee for morning, peyote for evening. Two new options open in Raleigh</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/food/triangle-restaurant-news-may9-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/out_and_about/2024/11/29/21746252/Open_sign-DMID1-654r7uggb-1500x1125.jpg" alt="Now open sign" />Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details on a mini peyote bar, plenty of baked goods and other restaurant news around the area.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/out_and_about/2024/11/29/21746252/Open_sign-DMID1-654r7uggb-1500x1125.jpg" height="1125" width="1500"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 10:54:40 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/food/triangle-restaurant-news-may9-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Hundreds lose power in Durham after tree falls onto power lines</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/tree-power-lines-durham-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999332/3274554-tree_smoke_powerlines-DMID1-66wmky63b-1280x720.jpg" alt="Smoke rises from tree after falling on power lines in Durham" />Nearly 900 people lost power in Durham when a tree fell onto power lines on Friday morning along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999332/3274554-tree_smoke_powerlines-DMID1-66wmky63b-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 06:32:07 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/tree-power-lines-durham-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Raleigh home catches fire from lightning strike</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-house-fire-lightning-strike-glenwood-ave-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999264/3274543-lightning_strike_fire1-DMID1-66wlejszg-1280x720.jpg" alt="Raleigh house struck by lightning" />A lightning strike was the apparent cause of a house fire in Raleigh on Thursday night.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/09/21999264/3274543-lightning_strike_fire1-DMID1-66wlejszg-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 04:54:53 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-house-fire-lightning-strike-glenwood-ave-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Wake Co. man recovering after being hit in wrong-way crash in Raleigh days earlier</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/local/wake-co-man-recovering-wrong-way-driver-raleigh-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/08/21998955/wrong-way-crash-victim-DMID1-66whni26g-1280x720.jpg" alt="Kai Ritchie" />Kai Ritchie, a 22-year-old from Wake County, is in a critical fight for recovery following a tragic collision with a driver police say was driving the wrong-way and impaired on I-40 in Raleigh.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2025/05/08/21998955/wrong-way-crash-victim-DMID1-66whni26g-1280x720.jpg" height="720" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 22:19:01 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/local/wake-co-man-recovering-wrong-way-driver-raleigh-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/story/may-is-north-carolina-wine-month-explore-nc-s-award-winning-wineries/21405383/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/food/2024/04/29/21405407/zinc_house-DMID1-62rwumg0c-1500x1125.jpg" alt="ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina." />Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/food/2024/04/29/21405407/zinc_house-DMID1-62rwumg0c-1500x1125.jpg" height="1125" width="1500"/> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 19:33:47 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/story/may-is-north-carolina-wine-month-explore-nc-s-award-winning-wineries/21405383/</guid> </item> <item> <title>2025 Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/education/2025-triangle-graduation-guide-nc-state-unc-duke-commencement-details/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2021/02/19/19536729/112903-Screenshot_2021-02-19_221632-DMID1-5pxnj4tw4-1280x553.jpg" alt="Generic graduation " />Discover all you need to know about the 2025 graduation ceremonies for the universities in the Triangle area, including NC State, UNC, Duke and more.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2021/02/19/19536729/112903-Screenshot_2021-02-19_221632-DMID1-5pxnj4tw4-1280x553.jpg" height="553" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/education/2025-triangle-graduation-guide-nc-state-unc-duke-commencement-details/</guid> </item> <item> <title>More NC schools may face extortion attempts in PowerSchool hack, expert warns</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/education/more-nc-schools-face-extortion-in-powerschool-hack-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/education/2025/05/08/21998512/A_file_photo_of_the_PowerSchool_Mobile_app-DMID1-66wexgyat-1280x960.jpg" alt="A file photo of the PowerSchool Mobile app." />Dozens of school employees in the state have already received threatening emails claiming to have sensitive data. Experts have advice for how they should react and what steps they should take to protect themselves.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/education/2025/05/08/21998512/A_file_photo_of_the_PowerSchool_Mobile_app-DMID1-66wexgyat-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:41:46 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/education/more-nc-schools-face-extortion-in-powerschool-hack-may-2025/</guid> </item> <item> <title>'Remarkable moment in history': Triangle Catholics celebrate election Pope Leo XIV, first American pope</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/story/remarkable-moment-in-history-triangle-catholics-elated-shocked-at-first-american-pope/21998451/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/noteworthy/2025/05/08/21998455/BHDN_A27_-_P_5P_SGA_NEW_POPE_ELECTED_-_ENG_WRALf9c0_174-DMID1-66wekhl3z-1280x960.jpg" alt="Students at Cardinal Gibbons High School watching the selection of Pope Leo XIV" />Inside the spiritual center at Cardinal Gibbons High School, around 40 students gathered as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, erupting when they learned the leader of the Catholic Church would be an American.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/noteworthy/2025/05/08/21998455/BHDN_A27_-_P_5P_SGA_NEW_POPE_ELECTED_-_ENG_WRALf9c0_174-DMID1-66wekhl3z-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 22:33:42 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/story/remarkable-moment-in-history-triangle-catholics-elated-shocked-at-first-american-pope/21998451/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Wake schools: Students must stop making Chromebooks 'smoke'</title> <link>https://www.wral.com/news/education/wake-schools-students-stop-making-chromebooks-smoke-may-2025/</link> <media:group> <media:content medium="document" type="text/html" url=""/> </media:group> <description><img src="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/education/wake_county_schools/2025/05/08/21998432/A_file_photo_of_a_Chromebook_that_caught_fire-DMID1-66wef4j2j-1280x960.jpg" alt="A file photo of a Chromebook that caught fire." />Some Wake County students are participating in a social media trend to intentionally damage their school-issued Chromebooks, the school system says.</description> <media:thumbnail url="https://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/education/wake_county_schools/2025/05/08/21998432/A_file_photo_of_a_Chromebook_that_caught_fire-DMID1-66wef4j2j-1280x960.jpg" height="960" width="1280"/> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:49:18 -0400</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.wral.com/news/education/wake-schools-students-stop-making-chromebooks-smoke-may-2025/</guid> </item> </channel></rss> 
