13 NC counties are under alert, including Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Sampson counties.

We also hear from Durham leaders after the headliner for the Bimbe Festival said she was never contacted for it. Plus, The latest on two shootings involving police officers and how AAA is partnering with local law enforcement to prevent thieves from taking parts from your car. Watch WRAL-TV at 7:30 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7:30: Storms possible tonight. Who could see the heaviest rain during a WRAL Weather Alert Day, plus when the rain returns next week

In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

A year later, the full impact of the North Carolina abortion law is becoming clearer for both supporters and opponents.

A year later, impact from NC's 12-week abortion ban coming into focus

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Warrants have been issued charging Hugo Serralde Fernandez, 22, and Juan Carlos Serralde, 18, with attempted murder. Neither was in custody Tuesday afternoon.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Police on Tuesday were searching for two brothers in a weekend shooting.

The charges stem from a Saturday afternoon shooting on the 3400 block of Mackinac Island Lane. Emmanuel Wooden, 16, suffered a gunshot wound in the back.

Fernandez is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and about 170 pounds. Serralde is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and about 140 pounds.

Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to call the Raleigh Police Department’s Detective Division at 919-996-3555 or Raleigh Crime Stoppers at 919-834-HELP.

Brothers sought in Raleigh shooting

Hugo Serralde Fernandez, wanted in Mackinac Island Lane shooting

Saturday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to numerous thunderstorms brewing in the evening. We'll get a break from the rain on Sunday.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: severe storms possible this evening, dry Sunday on tap

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Despite announcements from organizers that Monica would be headlining the event, Monica shared on social media that she will not be in attendance -- and that she was never even booked.

Monica, Durham Bimbé Festival headliner, says she was never contacted about festival

Headliner of Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said that 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Willard said he died at the Medical University of South Carolina from blunt force trauma.

Warrant: 13-year-old boy beaten to death with piece of wood, handgun

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The Roxboro Police Department is grieving the loss of a beloved and loyal police K-9 named Kilo, who passed away Saturday morning after ab unexpected medical emergency that began earlier in the week.

'Rest easy, good boy:' Roxboro police K-9 Kilo dies after medical emergency 

Both directions of I-40 were closed for around four hours early Saturday morning as law enforcement and crisis negotiation teams worked to resolve a mental health crisis situation involving a woman and children.

Mental health crisis involving woman, children shuts down I-40 both directions for hours

Interstate 40 

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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Fans can now register for a chance to buy tickets for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.

Fans can register for a chance to buy tickets for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

Golf

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the NHL playoffs Thursday night, moving the team into one of the most important off-seasons in franchise history.

Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents?

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Shane Lowry switched putters in New Orleans last month, frustrated by what was happening on the greens.

Shane Lowry ties a major championship record by shooting a 9-under 62 to get into the mix at the PGA

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Duke softball head coach Marissa Young shares the pains and the joys of the past year after her husband suffered a heart attack last year.