2 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland County.

WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Saturday, severe risk upgraded. On WRAL at 4:30, the areas that could see isolated tornadoes & power outages.

The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

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As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

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Authorities suspended their search Thursday morning for an 88-year-old man who went missing from a home on Pebblebrook Drive. 

<b>KNIGHTDALE, N.C.</b> — Authorities suspended their search Thursday morning for an 88-year-old man who went missing from a home on Pebblebrook Drive. 

The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons canceled its Silver Alert for James Albert Creech at 8 a.m., about 11 hours after it was issued. 

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Authorities cancel Silver Alert for missing Knightdale man

James Albert Creech 

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

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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

Investigators found over 10,000 illegal pills, more than a pound of cocaine and nearly $70,000 in cash at the home of a Raleigh firefighter and his wife.



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Durham Public Schools' educators are planning walk-ins Friday morning at several schools across the county, according to the Durham Association of Educators.

Educators to hold walk-ins at Durham schools Friday

Durham educators to hold rally ahead of DPS budget hearing

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

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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 

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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.

'Broad respect': UNC interim chancellor defends Cunningham amid board criticism

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When NC State and Virginia play each other in 2025 and 2026, the ACC opponents won't be playing ACC games.

NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

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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.

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