Car thieves caught on camera. WRAL Investigates local crime rings targeting dealerships, and why their crimes could cost you money.

On WRAL at 6: 🚗 Car thieves caught on camera. 🎥 WRAL Investigates local crime rings that could cost you money.

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

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

A Raleigh man was arrested Tuesday after his 5-year-old son was found wandering across a busy road in the middle of the night.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Raleigh man was arrested Tuesday after his 5-year-old son was found wandering across a busy road in the middle of the night.

Teodros Made Debela, 27, of 7002-A Longstreet Drive, faces one count of misdemeanor child abuse.

An arrest warrant says Debela left the boy at home alone and that the child left home looking for his parents.

The warrant did not provide any other information.

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5-year-old wanders across busy Raleigh road

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A 32-year-old man faces charges in two deadly shootings that both occurred Saturday in Durham.



Man charged with murder in 2 Durham shootings; man and woman killed 

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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 

Forecast rainfall: May 13-17, 2024

A young person was shot Monday in Durham. 



Boy shot at Durham apartment complex

Durham shooting

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

The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to bring the fight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Rangers.

Hurricanes expect 'dogfight' in Game 5 vs. Rangers, Kuznetsov says

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Community members and loved ones of fallen law enforcement officers come together in Raleigh to remember and honor heroes for their service and sacrifices.

Remembering heroes: 23 fallen officers honored in Raleigh

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, explains preparations for North Carolina's second primary, a runoff with four races on the ballot. Polls will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NC votes Tuesday. Races on the ballot, what to bring

Decision 2024

Sky 5 flies over Atlantic Avenue crash

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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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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has a full head of steam heading into the PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy rallies to win record 4th Wells Fargo Championship title

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The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

USGA opens new headquarters in Pinehurst, showcasing historic golf artifacts

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame. Photo provided by USGA.

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.