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

According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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A wreck closed northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 1/Capital Boulevard, near the interchange with N.C. Highway 98 Bypass, in Wake Forest Friday evening.

<b>WAKE FOREST, N.C.</b> — A wreck closed northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 1/Capital Boulevard, near the interchange with N.C. Highway 98 Bypass, in Wake Forest on Friday evening.

Vehicles were detoured on Main Street through downtown Wake Forest, and backups of several miles formed on Capital Boulevard.

Sky 5 coverage showed that a truck carrying a piece of heavy equipment had jackknifed. Officials reported injuries and confirmed that a tractor-trailer was involved in the wreck.

Transportation officials said northbound lanes were reopened shortly after 6 p.m.

Wreck ties up U.S. 1 traffic in Wake Forest

DURHAM, N.C. -- Jerry Seinfeld knows his way around handling awkward moments onstage. Even so, the initial reception he faced at Duke University's commencement Sunday reflected a more complicated audience than usual.

As Seinfeld receives honorary degree at Duke, dozens of students walk out in protest

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A man was punched in the face and kicked in the head Saturday night outside of PNC Arena. Witnesses said the attack happened after the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 win against the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Man punched in the face, kicked in the head after Canes' win Saturday night

Hurricanes fan attacked outside of PNC Arena

Monday will be a calm and quiet day before our storm chances return on Tuesday.



Grab your umbrella: Week of rain and storms in the forecast 

Rain chances on the rise, Monday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 15

As the WRAL tower turns blue Monday in recognition of National Police Week, hundreds will gather in Wake County to honor the lives of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

23 fallen officers will be honored in Wake County, part of National Police Week 

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Dozens of people will gather Monday in Durham to call for higher pay for childcare workers, a group so many families depend on.

Rally in Durham will call for higher pay for childcare workers

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Buescher let his frustrations out over a second close call that cost him a NASCAR victory for a second straight week.

Buescher confronts Reddick after another near-miss NASCAR loss at Darlington Raceway

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CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years.

Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick

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Brandon Lowe connected for a three-run, two-out home run in the eighth inning to send Durham past Nashville 8-7 on Mother's Day at the DBAP.

Lowe homer completes comeback Bulls win on Mother's Day 8-7 

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.