Back to school, pumpkin-spice weather coming

College football is back, ticket sweepstakes launch soon [View this email in your browser]( [WRAL.com]( Welcome to WRAL Insider Before the crush of the school year begins... The start of the school year brings change for parents and kids of all ages. There are earlier bedtimes (and alarm clocks) to manage, supplies to secure without breaking the bank, and high hopes for academic and social success. [WRAL is your back to school HQ](, guiding you through the early days and setting you up to ace this year’s studies. We start with the schedule, breaking down the [school calendars and key dates]( for students in Wake, Durham, Johnston, Orange and Cumberland counties. Make sure your child stays healthy with this [list of required vaccines](. No matter their age, students need a parent’s help. We talked to a child psychologist about what to worry about – and not – whether your child is [starting kindergarten](, [advancing to middle school]( or [preparing for college]( and career. On WRAL News at 6 p.m. every day this week (Aug. 19-23), we’ll be diving into the serious issues outside the classroom. 💰 MONDAY: How much taxpayer money goes to private schools, and what does that cost public education? 💻 TUESDAY: How are teachers and students using artificial intelligence? 🧃WEDNESDAY: How can you avoid added fees when filling up your child’s school lunch account? 🚌 THURSDAY: Are there enough bus drivers to keep kids on time? How safe is your child’s bus? 🏫 FRIDAY: The state and counties combine to fund schools. How yours compares. 📱Enable your push notifications on the WRAL News app ([Android]( | [iOS]() to be alerted. [See More WRAL Newsletters]( [WRAL Weather forecast]( Pumpkin-spice weather on the way 🍂 Whether you think it's way too early for pumpkin spice, or you're planning your entire week around a certain latte returning, cooler temperatures are moving in this week after storms move out today. 🎃 [Get the Forecast]( [WRAL Weather Watchers]( 📷 Share your best weather photos Send the WRAL Weather team your best weather photos for a chance to be featured on WRAL News. Each month, we'll also select a winner at random to receive a $25 Visa gift card. WRAL Weather Watchers is sponsored by First Horizon Bank. [Enter now]( [College football returns to Tobacco Road]( 🏈 Football is back! While the [Tar Heels consider a two- (or three-) quarterback rotation](, NC State is feeling good about [their transfer from Coastal Carolina](. Oh, and Duke has a new coach [who is not afraid to get in the trenches]( with his players. The Wolfpack’s offensive additions include a [deep and talented wide receiver corps]( ready to catch what Grayson McCall is able to put up. In Chapel Hill, the [loss of Drake Maye to the NFL]( puts additional pressure on 72-year-old Mack Brown to make another bowl game. Look for [more from the running game](, especially returning running back Omarion Hampton, who rolled up 1,504 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2023. And while [Manny Diaz may be the focus for Duke]( in the first weeks of the season, we’re also watching how the defensive-minded coach rebuilds an offense that lost key linemen to the NFL. Our ACC teams will be looking not only for conference wins, but a chance to play in the [12-team playoff that debuts]( at the end of the 2024 season. In the Triangle, only [NC State is ranked in the preseason poll](, but anything can change after the first kickoff. 🎟️ Coming Soon: We'll have some college football tickets up for grabs on [WRAL.com/contests](. Stay tuned for an update when those go live. [More Sports]( [WRAL Morning Briefing and Daily Download] Read WRAL Morning Briefing + Listen to WRAL Daily Download In a rush in the morning? Stay up to speed on the top local news from the WRAL newsroom with the [Morning Briefing newsletter]( and [Daily Download podcast](. The newsletter delivers the top stories of the day at 6 a.m., and our team discusses a single topic each day on the podcast. Paired together, you'll stay informed on all things local. ✉️ [Get the newsletter]( 🎧 [Listen to recent podcast episodes]( [Visit wral.com]( Download the WRAL News App [Custom]( [Custom]( Follow WRAL News [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent by: [Capitol Broadcasting Company]( PO Box 12000, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606-2125 [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions](. Still having problems unsubscribing? [Email us](mailto:marketing@wral.com). To ensure email delivery, add emailnews@wral.com to your address book.