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Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to the potential for severe thunderstorms.

Q&A: What can North Carolina expect from potential severe thunderstorms Wednesday

<p>JUST TOMORROW MORNING, BUT MONDAY MORNING. THAT'S A POSSIBILITY. IF NOT A LIKELIHOOD AND THEN TEMPERATURES START CLIMBING, ESPECIALLY HEADING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. THAT'S GOING TO COME IN AHEAD OF OUR NEXT SYSTEM. AND THAT PRODUCES THE CHANCE FOR SOME SEVERE WEATHER. SO LET'S BREAK THIS DOWN FOR YOU TUESDAY IN THE ORANGE. THAT'S WHERE IT'S MOST LIKELY THAT'S GOING TO BE THE MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RIVER VALLEYS. AND THEN AS I ZOOM IN TO WHERE YOU SEE WEDNESDAY THERE IN THE YELLOW, THAT WOULD BE OUR POTENTIAL. SO THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR SOME SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AREA WIDE. AND I'M THINKING NOW PRELIMINARY NOON TO 06:00PM PLENTY OF WIND SHEAR OR WIND IN THE UPPER LEVELS OF THE ATMOSPHERE TO HELP GIVE THE STORM SOME EXTRA STRENGTH. BUT THE QUESTION IS HOW MUCH INSTABILITY OR STORM FUEL IS THERE GOING TO BE? SO FOR THAT WILL RELY ON THE SMALL SCALE FORECAST MODELS THAT WILL START</p>

Level 2 risk of 5 for Wednesday, 3/5/2025

Severe weather possible on Wednesday

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Woman stabbed with machete Sunday in Raleigh, suspect in custody, police say

Man killed, another injured in shooting on E. Umstead Street in Durham

Man killed, another man injured in shooting on E. Umstead Street in Durham

Massive South Carolina wildfire grows to 1,600 acres, prompting evacuations over the weekend

Massive South Carolina wildfire grows to 1,600 acres

Vets to Vets United saves lives and creates healing bonds

'Truly magical moment': Man spots albino deer while on walk with family in Raleigh

Albino deer spotted in Raleigh

Hundreds of wildfires burn across NC over the weekend, 500-acre fire still burning in Polk County

Harnett County brush fire

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NCHSAA Board of Directors holds realignment meeting, hears appeals

It feels like winter again! Temperatures will be in the 20s Monday morning, so you'll want to grab a jacket before heading out the door.

Brrr! ð¥¶ 20-degree temps on tap Monday morning ahead of Wednesday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

Hour-by-hour temps Monday, March 3

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: When dealing with Ukraine, Trump helps Putin stack the deck 

The two brothers have separate appearances Monday at the Wake County Courthouse.

Brothers accused of murdering Wake Deputy Ned Byrd to appear in court Monday

Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo (left) and Arturo Marin-Sotelo

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Sebastian Aho's fifth overtime goal of the season tied an NHL record and came 3:16 into the extra session as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Sunday.

Sebastian Aho's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Flames 2-1

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WAITSFIELD, Vt. (AP) â Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort where he planned a weekend vacation with his family.

Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family

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On Monday, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons launched a brand new tool that aims to make it faster and easier to bring missing children home. 

NC's new 'Missing Child Repository' hopes to bring home more missing children more easily

North Carolina Center for Missing Persons website

"Anora," a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker's gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood's top prize.

Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards

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According to the State Bureau of Investigations, it's an undeniable fact: child trafficking is getting worse.



Likelihood of children being targeted for trafficking correlates with internet access, SBI investigator says

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The incident happened at the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility on Railroad Avenue in York on Thursday, the company said in a statement. The cause of the incident was not revealed.

Man dies in work accident at SC manufacturing site

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DANVILLE, Va. (AP) â A decision to move the remains of hundreds African American tenant farmers from a former Virginia tobacco plantation to a dedicated burial ground has elicited a range of emotions among the sharecroppersâ descendants.

Black graves are being moved to make way for an industrial park, drawing a mix of emotions

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A woman was hit and killed by a car Saturday on New Hope Road in Raleigh.

Driver charged after woman hit, killed by car on New Hope Road in Raleigh

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Schedule and sees for the ACC women's basketball tournament, which begins Tuesday in Greensboro.

ACC women's basketball tournament seeds, schedule, TV networks

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What you see on the television broadcast is only part of the story at the Oscars.

Inside the Oscars: What you didn't see on the broadcast

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Coming from Indiana nearly five years ago, WRAL anchor/reporter Julian Grace said he's always found a deep connection to Raleigh. During this Black History Month, he decided to learn more about his connections to one of Raleigh's oldest Black neighborhoods.

Julian Grace learns of family's connection to North Carolina's dark past

James Caldwell (left) and Julian Grace and his family (right)

Discover over 70 exciting events happening in the Raleigh area this March, from film festivals and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and family-friendly activities.


70+ events to check out this March in NC

St. Patrick's Day Parade Raleigh (March 16, 2019)

Best looks from the 2025 Oscars

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Several law enforcement officers, including drug enforcement agents and Wake Forest police, responded to a home near Jonesville Road in Wake Forest.

Two arrested, charged with trafficking cocaine after DEA agents, Wake Forest police search home

DEA agents, Wake Forest police surround home

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A wildfire in South Carolina has grown to 1,600 acres and is only 30% contained, according to the state's Forestry Service. 

Crews battle massive wildfire near Myrtle Beach

Wildfire burns near South Carolina neighborhood

Duke Lemur Center welcomes new baby

Expert urges parents: Monitor, limit your child's online relationships 

Triangle Muslims begin Ramadan delivering food to those in need

I-40 to Tennessee open with limits on lanes, speed

Brain Game: Seaforth High School vs. Vance County Early College

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No. 16 Duke women beat No. 24 Florida St. 71-57, clinch No. 3 seed, double bye at ACC Tournament

Israel has cut off all supplies to Gaza. Here's what that means

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Cartel-plagued Mexican city pins hopes on Trump's anti-drug trafficking pressure

Middle East latest: 1 killed and 4 wounded in stabbing attack in Haifa, Israeli officials say

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Pope appears to be overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia

Discover how to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle with a variety of events that bring the spirit of New Orleans to North Carolina.


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Next season at DPAC features familiar stories

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Foodie News: The Bike Library coffee bar opening in Raleigh, Happy + Hale adds new location

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Newly restored Wheels Skating Park opens in Durham

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Find out how to get free admission to Marbles Kids Museum

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Out & About

Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

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Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?

Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 27

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What NC members of Congress are saying after Trump-Zelensky meeting

State GOP lawmakers hope to emulate DOGE in NC

NC lawmakers lob criticism at DMV boss, a day after he announces resignation

'Everyone's excited about DOGE': NC Republicans look to bring Musk-style review to state government

Saturday a school day for some in Wake County

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App State interim chancellor earns permanent role

Duke University's undergraduate tuition, fees will surpass $92K for 2025-26 school year

NC Senate sets up votes for bills targeting Attorney General Jeff Jackson, immigration, cell phones in schools

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After pair of Amber Alerts, computer crimes expert urges parents to monitor kids' online activity

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Fire department: Cary home fire likely due to hot tub linked to recalls

Durham vet hospital tackles pet blood shortage with donations from staff pets

Wayne Goodwin's tenure: DMV wait times improve, but public dissatisfaction persists

No. 9 NC State women beat SMU 69-45 to claim top seed in ACC Tournament

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Paris Clark makes 2 big foul shots as Virginia tops No. 8 North Carolina 78-75

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No. 2 Duke rolls past Florida State 100-65 following Flagg's injury scare

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NC boys lacrosse statewide top 25: Apex makes a big move into the rankings

NC girls lacrosse statewide top 25: Hoggard joins the rankings this week

NCHSAA Board of Directors to meet about realignment on Monday

The Wake County Sheriff's Office announced late Thursday that Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo was extradited from Mexico to the U.S., where he will face a murder trial.

Wake County deputy's accused killer extradited back to US

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The National Hurricane Center provides essential track and intensity forecasts, but how accurate are their predictions? We take a look back at how the 2024 season forecasting stacks up compared to previous years.

Each year, hurricane forecasts get better at predicting path and strength of storms

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A bill to crack down on undocumented immigrants in North Carolina passed its first vote Wednesday in a key state Senate committee.  

NC Senate leaders advance immigration crackdown bill

A new North Carolina bill would require all state agencies and state funded programs to check the immigration status of everyone they serve - and refuse to serve anyone who can't prove they're in the country legally, except services protected by federal law like schools and emergency rooms.

Investigations of overdose deaths lead to more autopsy requests, straining the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But Union County has a unique solution.

Union County opens autopsy center to help address medical examiner backlog

On Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed adopting a more consistent, effective policy statewide for the next school year.

Proposal to ban cell phones in NC classes passes first key vote

Investigations of overdose deaths lead to more autopsy requests, straining the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But one county has a unique solution.

As ODs strain medical examiners, one county opens autopsy center to hasten justice

In February 2024, three men were found dead in a Durham hotel room.

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The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more

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Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

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