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A front that moves through on Wednesday may trigger a few late-day storms. We'll heat up before seeing isolated downpours in the afternoon.

Hot hump day with isolated storms followed by humidity relief for Memorial Day weekend

<p>I'm meteorologist Chris Michaels in the WRELs Severe Weather Center. Hotter today and breezy at times, maybe an isolated shower or storm, otherwise. Yeah, Benson, Clinton, 92, Raleigh 88. South Hill 83, but Roanoke Rapids at 78 degrees. We'll have a front passing through that takes that heat out of the equation now as we go through the next several hours, can't roll out a few isolated showers and storms. We're calling it about 20 to 30%, especially after 3 or 40 p.m., but most of those. would be north and east of Raleigh and north and east of the triangle. Tomorrow morning is dry, then a trailing piece of energy brings in a few more clouds tomorrow, maybe a stray shower south of I-40 heading late afternoon into the evening, but again, those chances, about 20 to 30%, definitely would not deter you from going to game two of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. Temperatures in the 70s at Puck drop in the 60s heading beyond the game.</p>

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Severe risk level for Wednesday afternoon, 5/21/2025

Woman killed in wrong way crash on Capital Blvd. in Wake Forest, driver will be charged

Crash in Wake Forest on Capital Boulevard at Star Road

Jury to decide whether man charged in Home Depot employee's death is guilty of murder 

Home Depot murder suspect to appear in court 

The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in the past year. Now they're on the verge of a huge tax cut

The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in the past year. Now theyâre on the verge of a huge tax cut

Charlotte woman tracks stolen iPhone to China, says she was threatened

NC woman tracks stolen cellphone to China

Driver hits multiple parked cars in downtown Raleigh, injuries reported

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One person dead after single-car crash in Fayetteville

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A family is distraught after a funeral service ended with a surprise visit from the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Wrong man detained at funeral: Attendees leave to hostile scene with Lee County deputies

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Deductibles will double for some, premiums could potentially more than double, and people on the plan will also find themselves paying more for prescriptions, primary care visits and other costs.

Higher bills, new benefits on the way for State Health Plan members in NC

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NEW YORK (AP) â Targetâs challenge to revive sales and its status as a cheap chic retailer just got more complicated.

Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025

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States and school systems across the country are cracking down further on cellphone use in schools, which is seen as a distraction to learning and part of a larger problem of too much screen use among young people and even adults.

Wake school board gives tentative approval to new cellphone policy, with some caveats

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Monique Wallace recounts the experience of being shot four times during a Mother's Day home invasion by acquaintance Thomas Greene. As Greene faces charges, Wallace grapples with potential permanent damage to her hand and uncertainty about returning to her job due to her injuries.

Raleigh woman speaks out after being shot in a Mother's Day home invasion

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NEW YORK (AP) â George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy âCheersâ and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in âArt,â âHairsprayâ and âElf,â has died. He was 76.

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

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The Florida Panthers snatched home-ice advantage and a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes on Tuesday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh.

Hurricanes fall to Panthers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final

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Based on a neutral El NiÃ±o Southern Oscillation and varying Atlantic ocean temperatures, we are projecting an average number of tropical systems this season.

WRAL Severe Weather team forecasts 'near-average' number of tropical systems in 2025

2025 Atlantic Hurricane season outlook on WRAL

According to the Smithfield Police Department, two people, one of whom was later identified as Zayvion Boone, 17, drove up to Kay Drive in a black Ford Fusion and fired multiple shots. Boone is considered armed and dangerous.


Smithfield police searching for 'armed and dangerous' 17-year-old charged in Monday shooting

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A man is in jail on Tuesday after deputies said he killed a baby in Cumberland County.


Man charged with murder, child abuse after baby dies from brain injury

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About 5,400 Boyro Baby 4-in-1 high chairs are being recalled for safety hazards.


Recall: High chairs sold on Amazon could cause babies to fall or become trapped

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Last week's EF-4 tornado in Kentucky flung debris more than 50 miles away

Ask the Meteorologist: How far can a tornado launch debris?

Ask the Meteorologist: how far can a tornado launch debris?

This weekend is filled with several large festivals, including Animazement, NC Sugar Rush and Taste of Soul.

Weekend best bets: Animazement, Sugar Rush and Taste of Soul

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Cary and Apex secured spots in the top 10, with Cary ranked No. 5 and Apex No. 7.


Cary and Apex rank among America's best places to live, according to US News & World Report

GLOW: Kaleidoscope mazes, glowing forts pop up in downtown Cary

There are several pieces of information we use to make a seasonal forecast for hurricanes.

Ask the Meteorologist: What are some key ingredients to a tropical season forecast?

Ask the Meteorologist: Tropical season forecasting

You get a call from a number your recognize and are told someone you love is being held for ransom.


Virtual kidnapping scam provides a scare, can drain your bank account if you're not careful

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JR Richardson, a beloved high school band director at Broughton High School, retired but decided to pick back up his baton on a part-time basis at Underwood Magnet Elementary.

Teacher of the Week: JR Richardson

Celebrating Debra Morgan's 32 years at WRAL: How she got to Raleigh

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Debra Morgan's impact: Millions of dollars raised for more than 60 nonprofits in 32 years

WRAL anchor Debra Morgan reports outside of Reliant Stadium in Houston for Super Bowl XXXVIII between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots.

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North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans leaders plead guilty in campaign finance scandal

'The system failed her': Family grieves as domestic violence murder trial starts

Wake school board approves agreement with Shaw University to run district's leadership academies

Tracking trash: NC State study reveals hidden path of plastic pollution

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With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

Musk vows to put hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas on US roads by the end of next year

Prosecutors charge McIver with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Supreme Court allows Trump to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans who risk deportation

The city of Raleigh's Fourth of July fireworks show will return to the area around North Carolina State University in 2025. 

Raleigh's Fourth of July fireworks returning to Lenovo Center, Carter-Finley Stadium area

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Fact check: Jeffries says 20% of veteran households use food stamps

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Fact check: Trump says his order will reduce prescription drug prices 'almost immediately'

Fact check: NC Democrat blames Trump for Google Calendar's removal of Black History Month

Fact check: RFK Jr. says U.S. government is spraying the sky with jet fuel chemicals

Fact check: Is the new Pope registered to vote as a Republican?

Hundreds of millions for NC children's hospital caught in budget battle

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Health care costs expected to rise for state employees

Teacher raises, DEI cuts discussed at House budget press conference 

Gov. Josh Stein proposes $891 million for Helene relief, NC House proposes $700 million

State employees, teachers would see pay bumps under NC House's proposed budget 

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Wake will drop 6 high schools from funding program for lower-income schools as budget tightens

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'I do not want to see another one': Tornado cluster spikes anxiety in eastern NC

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'Don't sit in a cave': NC man urges importance of screenings after Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

Family claims nonverbal student with autism was slapped, knocked down

NC House seeks to expand K-12 special-ed funding, arts instruction and teacher training 

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Report: Jordon Hudson told at least one person she and UNC coach Bill Belichick are engaged

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder beat the rested Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of West finals

Knicks and Pacers set for Round 9 in their playoff rivalry, with the winner going to the NBA Finals

NFL owners unanimously approve player participation in Olympic flag football for 2028

Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant named to NASCAR Hall of Fame 2026 class

Goaltending, basket interference among new high school basketball rules changes

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J.H. Rose rolls to Game 1 win over Terry Sanford in 3A East baseball series

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Raleigh police officer Kyle Epps is no longer with the department following an internal investigation, the details of which have not been disclosed. The Wake County District Attorney has begun dismissing hundreds of cases where Epps was the arresting officer.

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Raleigh police officer no longer with department after investigation, hundreds of cases in jeopardy

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The North Carolina House has unanimously approved the Fostering Care in NC Act, marking a significant step towards reforming the state's foster care system.  

NC bill to reform state's foster care program passes House, heads to Senate

North Carolina foster care reform bill moves forward with unanimous House approval

Rep. Allen Chesser said if Foster Care in NC becomes law, the state would be able to take action before a tragedy occurs, not just after.

The family of Matthew Wells, a nonverbal student with autism, is suing Moore County Schools and a teacher's assistant. The family is alleging that the assistant slapped and knocked Matthew to the floor in 2021.

Family says special needs son was assaulted in class, suing Moore County Schools

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Attention Harris Teeter shoppers: Consumer Reports found price when you swipe higher than on shelf at Kroger-owned stores

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Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party

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Carolina Furniture Direct closing after 41 years in Raleigh, liquidating all furniture

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