Many traffic stops on Interstate 95 in North Carolina start with speeding, but a simple infraction can yield weapons, drugs, even a wanted criminal. On WRAL-TV at 6, WRAL Investigates rides with the I-95 interception team, one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement.


WRAL Investigates at 6: Drugs, money, speed. Ride along with law enforcement teams on one of the deadliest highways in America

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

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

Behind_the_Wheel_Trade_or_Sell_Your_Car_96070

Authorities said the 16-year-old girl was operating a Yamaha four-wheeler, which was not street legal, when she pulled out of her driveway at 320 Furr Road at about 5:20 p.m.

<b>VASS, N.C.</b> — Charges are pending against a Moore County teenager following a Monday evening crash involving a truck and a four-wheeler.

The girl failed to yield and pulled out in front of a Ford pick-up truck that was traveling about 40 mph, authorities said.

The girl’s helmet was knocked off during the collision and she was airlifted to the trauma center at UNC Hospitals.

Authorities said the teen did not have a license to operate the four-wheeler and the vehicle was not registered.

No charges are pending against the driver of the truck.

Janine Bowen

Charges pending against teen in Moore County ATV crash

Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a Level 2 risk for severe storms in the evening.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Isolated tornadoes, damaging winds & hail possible Wednesday evening

WRAL Weather Alert Days Wednesday & Thursday

An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.


Amtrak passenger train hits cars on tracks near Hillsborough Street in Raleigh

Train tracks blocked at Hillsborough Street in Raleigh after crash

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has announced a clear bag policy and other restrictions for its upcoming commencement ceremonies.


UNC enforces clear bag policy for graduation, will require graduates to show ID card

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

State house lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would add a broad definition of antisemitism to state law. 



NC House panel approves bill defining antisemitism

North Carolina Legislative Building 

The billboard industry wants to be able to cut down more trees along North Carolina roads, including some trees that are protected under state law. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a similar bill in 2019, but GOP lawmakers are pushing it again now.

NC billboard industry once again heads for political fight with tourism advocates, environmentalists

Judge Halts TikTok Ban in Montana

WRAL-TV News Broadcasts: Watch each newscast live or watch the most recent newscast on demand.

WRAL Late News 

WRAL Noon News

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Severe risk Wednesday

Sky 5 flies over train accident in Raleigh at Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road.

Sky 5 flies over train accident in Raleigh

Sky 5 flies over O2 fitness on Chapel Hill Road, where a police presence was reported. 

Police officers respond to O2 Fitness in Morrisville 

Sky 5 flies over gas leak in Fayetteville that prompted evacuations

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Videos

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

Hurricanes_Rangers_Hockey_96060

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Riley Ammenhauser has become a record-breaking, triple-jumping track athlete at Michigan and something of an entrepreneur.

In the NIL landscape, schools are turning to companies to train and manage in-house general managers

Compensating_Athletes_90985

A North Carolina woman said she's managing a financial headache after she left her credit card at a restaurant.



NC woman hit with charges after restaurant posts her credit card online 

Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.