2 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland County.

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

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

Thomas J. Mahle was named to the post Thursday by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dempsey Benton.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Broughton Hospital will get a new director Aug. 25. Thomas J. Mahle was named to the post Thursday by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dempsey Benton.<br />

“Mr. Mahle brings with him 18 years of broad experience in health care management and service delivery which we know will greatly benefit Broughton Hospital and its patient population,” said Benton.

New director named to Broughton Hospital

Rain chances continue Friday into Saturday, which is now a WRAL Weather Alert Day. The good news is Friday morning looks dry.




Scattered showers & storms on tap Friday afternoon, WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Saturday

Severe risk Saturday

The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Saint Augustine's University amid its months-long financial crisis, sources tell WRAL News.



US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine's University after missed paychecks

Saint Augustine's University

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns to course hours later

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler 

Police on Friday will deliver an update on their efforts to reduce crime in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. 


Fighting crime in Moore Square: Police to share downtown crime stats on Friday 

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public, saying it helps crack down on protesters. Disability rights advocates say the proposal could endanger people who wear masks to protect their health. Lawmakers say that's not the intent.

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

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Sky 5 flies over a water rescue in Raleigh at Crabtree Boulevard and N. King Charles Road.

Sky 5 flies over water rescue in Raleigh

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Sky 5 is flying over the scene of a developing situation of a tanker truck fuel leak in Raleigh.

Sky 5 flies over the scene of a tanker truck fuel leak 

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The New York Rangers scored four third-period goals to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and eliminate them from the playoffs.

Rangers eliminate Hurricanes with third-period rally in Game 6

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

Bryce Young

Xander Schauffele has set the PGA Championship record with a 62. He also ties a major championship record that he shared last year in the U.S. Open.

Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship

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UNC interim chancellor Lee Roberts lauded athletics director Bubba Cunningham on Thursday, just days after members of the school's Board of Trustees challenged Cunningham's management of the department.