RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Raleigh Little Theatre is presenting Akeelah and the Bee on the stage this February. The production is the beloved tale of a young girl’s journey to the National Spelling ...

Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah participates in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal ...