Top Raleigh news: Teen arrested after car theft; alleged anti-Hispanic vandalism investigated; more

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Teen arrested after stealing car from Capital Ford dealership in Raleigh

A teenager was arrested Sunday night after he stole and wrecked a new car.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Superintendent: 70,000 students wrongly promoted after not meeting reading standards

North Carolina’s superintendent of public instruction is alleging that more than 70,000 third-grade students have been wrongly promoted since 2014, even though they did not meet mandated reading requirements.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Police investigating alleged anti-Hispanic vandalism to new Raleigh home

Police are investigating after a newly built home in Raleigh was found with smashed windows and anti-Hispanic slurs. One neighbors thinks the words were targeting Hispanics building the new community.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Airplane strikes several others, catches fire at Raleigh Executive Jetport

A small airplane crashed and caught fire at Raleigh Executive Jetport in Lee County.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Raleigh 'pay-what-you-can' restaurant founder surprised with spa day and holiday decorations

Maggie Kane is recovering from the surprise of a lifetime that played out on national network television Monday.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

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