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Saturday and Sunday each feature the chance for scattered storms, although Sunday's target mostly our southern counties.

Scattered storms Saturday, Sunday before warm, dry weather arrives

<p>Happy Saturday. Meteorologist Chris Michaels here in the WREL Severe Weather Center. Much of today is dry. We'll see this mix of sun and fair weather clouds. It's also going to be windy at times. Futurecast, what I'm about to show here is kind of your worst case scenario, late afternoon into the evening, with scattered storms diving in from northwest to southeast, an isolated severe storm possible within that, but after 9 or 10 p.m. our chances go down. Heading into Sunday, it's more of the same. We start out with sunshine. Much of the day is dry, but then as we head again into the late afternoon and evening hours, southern half of the area stands a chance for some scattered storms. That's gonna be over by 9 or 10 p.m. So for today, upper 70s, lower 80s, more of the same by Sunday, will start to turn a little hotter and drier heading into next week.</p>

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A man was shot in Durham early Saturday morning.


Man shot near Durham convenience store, gunshots fired from passing car

The Raleigh Police Department released body camera videos from Jan. 21, when Master Officer Max Gillick was shot while responding to a domestic violence call.


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The Raleigh Police Department on Friday released body camera videos of the Jan. 21, 2025, exchange between police and a man who was holding his ex-wife hostage.

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Police in Charlotte have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the assault of an Uber driver.


On cam: Man assaults Charlotte Uber driver, attack believed to be racially-motivated

Durham police responded to reports of an active shooter at the Streets at Southpoint mall Friday night, only to discover the alarming sounds were actually fireworks. Despite initial fears, no victims or injuries were found.

False alarm: Fireworks, not gunshots, at Southpoint Mall, Durham police confirm

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Durham County officials are pushing back against a recent designation by the Trump administration labeling it as a "sanctuary county," a move they claim lacks legal or factual basis.


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The body of 18-year-old Max Baptista was recovered from the Tar River Friday after a drowning incident. Police and dive team conducted a search and found Baptista, who had reportedly been swimming and failed to resurface. 

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North Carolina homeowners face a 7.5% insurance hike on Juneâ¯1, adding about $243 yearly. Climate losses and higher rebuild costs are driving the surge.

NC homeowners hit with 7.5% insurance rate hike starting in June

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Governor Josh Stein, Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and newly appointed DMV Commissioner Paul Tine hosted a press conference to highlight the state's response to ongoing DMV challenges, including opening locations with added walk-in Saturday hours.


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