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North Carolina Forecast: Warm temps, cold fronts, and possible rain.. oh my!

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SUMMARY: Tonight, expect lows in the 50s with partly cloudy skies and potential fog in the Raleigh area by Wednesday morning, particularly between 6-8 a.m. Fog will dissipate by late morning, leading to a pleasant afternoon with highs in the upper 70s. Halloween will be warm, with afternoon highs near 80°, and temperatures in the 60s for evening festivities. A cold front is expected Friday night, bringing cooler air and a slight chance of rain for Saturday, with highs dropping to the 60s. Clocks fall back this weekend, but temperatures are set to rise again by Election Day, reaching 79° and sunny.

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WRAL Meteorologist Kat Campbell talks warm temperatures for the week, including how it will feel on Halloween. Plus, how soon will we see our next cold front and possibly some rain.

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K-12 cellphone policy, by one means or another, en route to North Carolina | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-17 15:09:00

(The Center Square) – Restrictions on K-12 students’ use of cellphones is in the Senate’s state budget proposal and in legislation originating in the state House of Representatives that has reached the Senate’s rules committee.

The outcome of negotiations for a budget between the Senate, House of Representatives and Gov. Josh Stein will determine what language, if any, comes forward and from where. The House has yet to release its two-year spending proposal.

And the cellphones in schools issue, if the House vote is an indicator, is agreed upon in General Assembly chambers holding significant Republican majorities.

The Center Square was unsuccessful getting response this week from House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, and Senate Rules Committee Chairman Bill Rabon, R-Brunswick. Cell-Phone Free Education, known also as House Bill 87, passed the House 114-3 a day prior to going into the Senate Rules Committee.

The one-page House legislation says in part, “At the beginning of each school year, governing bodies of public school units shall notify parents of all students enrolled in the public school unit of the Cell Phone-Free Education Policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section.”

That subsection says, “Governing bodies of public school units shall adopt a cell phone-free education policy to eliminate or severely restrict student access to cell phones during instructional time.”

In the public instruction section of the Senate budget proposal, the language in part says governing bodies shall establish wireless communication policy, and sans exceptions, shall “prohibit students from using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on during instructional time.”

Exceptions include teachers’ instructing use; as required by a student’s individualized education program; or to manage a student’s health care per documented medical conditions.

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House approves study of state’s property tax relief programs

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ncnewsline.com – Greg Childress – 2025-04-17 13:30:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina’s House Bill 432, which directs a study on enhancing property tax relief for elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners, received unanimous support. The bill aims to explore options for reducing property tax burdens on low-income residents, particularly those on fixed incomes. Lawmakers, including Rep. Brian Echevarria, emphasized concerns over rising property taxes making it difficult for vulnerable groups to stay in their homes. The study will consider models from other states that offer more robust tax exclusions for these groups. The state currently offers tax relief programs for elderly, disabled, and disabled veteran homeowners, though lawmakers seek improvements.

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Stock Markets Tumble Following Federal Reserve Chairs Concerns Over Economy And Tariffs

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-04-17 09:58:47


SUMMARY: Stock markets fell sharply on Wednesday, with the NASDAQ down over 3%, following concerns raised by Federal Reserve Chairman about the economic impact of President Trump’s trade policies. The World Trade Organization warned that global trade has worsened due to escalating tariffs and trade uncertainty. From farmers in Wisconsin to toy stores in California, businesses are struggling with retaliatory tariffs. California’s governor filed a lawsuit against Trump, arguing the tariffs are harming the state’s economy. Despite this, President Trump defended the tariffs, claiming record revenue, though Customs and Border Protection reported only $500 million in tariff revenue since April 5.

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US stocks were lower Thursday morning after President Donald Trump called for the termination of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates fast enough — a criticism he has levied multiple times in a long-standing feud between the president and the Fed chair.

The Dow tumbled 700 points, or 1.8%. The broader S&P 500 slid 0.3% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.65%, erasing their gains after opening higher.

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