37 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Moore counties.

Storms are expected to impact these areas from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The biggest threat will be damaging winds and heavy rain, but an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out in our southern counties.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Cumberland, Sampson counties until 5:30 p.m.

We’re also tracking storm threats in the WRAL Severe Weather Center and in the WRAL Storm Tracker. Plus, just-released cellphone video showing the moments leading up to a fatal shooting of a young U.S. Airman. Also, crews are fixing a massive sinkhole in Wake Forest. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com. 

On WRAL at 5: At least 10 cars involved in I-40 crash. Sky 5 has a live look at the heavy delays 

Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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The suspect in a Cumberland County murder has turned himself into authorities.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — A homicide suspect wanted in Cumberland County is now behind bars, sheriff's deputies said. 

Authorities said Travis Kinton, 19, turned himself in. Kinton has been charged with the murder of Ronald Hunter, 41, of Gabe Smith Road.

A CSX worker discovered Hunter's body alongside the tracks off I-295 near Rich Walker Road on June 25. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office labeled the death a murder after an autopsy  Wednesday.

Investigators have not released any information on the cause of death.

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Cumberland County Murder Suspect in Custody

Friday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with an upgraded risk for severe storms in our southern counties.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible

Severe risk for Friday 

Sky 5 flew over the scene on I-40 West near U.S. 70 in Garner. Traffic began to flow on I-40 West around 4:45 p.m. Friday.

At least 10 cars involved in I-40 West crash near Garner

The crash closed all lanes of traffic on I-40 West near U.S. 70 in Garner.

A man was taken to the hospital Friday after shots were fired at an apartment complex in north Raleigh.



Shots fired at north Raleigh apartment complex, man injured

One man hurt in north Raleigh shooting, police remain on scene

Two men were charged after four people were shot Wednesday night in Durham. One man died in the shooting, and a woman was seriously injured.



Two men arrested after 4 people shot, man killed at Durham apartment

Yeltsin Cinto Orozco, 29, and William Antonio Sanchez-Vasquez, 42

North Carolina's budget surplus is now expected to be approximately $1 billion, down from previous reports that have anticipated $1.4 billion.

NC's budget surplus will be $430 million less than expected, officials say

NC Sales Tax

WRAL-TV News Broadcasts: Watch each newscast live or watch the most recent newscast on demand.

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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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.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour talks about facing a 3-0 series deficit against the New York Rangers and looks ahead to Game 4 on Saturday.

Brind'Amour: It's a new day and a new challenge

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour

Sky 5 flies over a water main break on Common Oaks Drive at Capital Blvd in Raleigh.

Water main break in Raleigh

Videos

Wake County and Raleigh approved a financing plan to pay for upgrades at PNC Arena. The renovation project won't begin until next summer.

What's next for PNC Arena upgrade after city, county approve financing plan

Tip off as the Pack take on the Heels

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

USGA opens new headquarters in Pinehurst, showcasing historic golf artifacts

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame. Photo provided by USGA.

The Carolina Hurricanes hope to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Saturday night at PNC Arena.

With backs against the wall, Canes' resolve faces ultimate challenge

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium

Justin Thomas was back home in Kentucky for an occasion different from any other time in Louisville. The city honored him with its “Hometown Hero” award, and a 60-foot banner was unfurled from the building he used to pass on the way to Saint Xavier High School.

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