We are under a level 2 risk for severe storms Thursday. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible as a powerful front crosses our area. This is the same front that is producing severe storms across the Midwest.

WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Thursday, damaging winds & isolated tornadoes possible

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

Bicentennial Plaza 

A brand new animal shelter is coming to DeKalb County, Wednesday.

<b>CHAMBLEE, GA</b> — A brand new animal shelter is coming to DeKalb County, Wednesday.

The new 33,440 square-foot facility sits on 5.3 acres of land in Chamblee and will be able to accommodate more than 400 animals.

The facility also features a 1,300-square-foot clinic that includes a surgery prep and surgery room, lab area, secure pharmacy storage and holding areas for animals scheduled for surgery.

The clinic will provide spay-and-neuter services for animals adopted from the shelter.

The grand opening will take place at 10:30 a.m.

DeKalb County to open new animal shelter

Grab your umbrella! The rain isn't over yet. We have potential to see thunderstorms and showers every day until the weekend.

Level 1 risk for storms Tuesday and a WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Thursday

Severe risk Tuesday

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

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump returns to the hush money trial Tuesday facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses including porn actor Stormy Daniels.

Stormy Daniels is expected to appear at Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday

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The Bladen County sheriff said the driver of the car brandished a weapon, which is when deputies shot the suspect.

Driver shot by deputies after showing weapon during chase, Bladen County sheriff says

Police car, blue lights, at night

A judge has ordered a group of neighbors in Raleigh to pay $28,000 in legal fees to a developer for a lawsuit that has delayed the construction of luxury townhomes.

Raleigh neighbors could have to pay $28K for developers' legal fees, judge rules

Raleigh neighbors take city to court over luxury townhome plan

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Wake County residents are expected to learn more on Monday about how much their property tax bills will increase and how much the county will allocate toward public schools.

Wake County leaders discuss property tax hikes, money for schools during budget presentation

Wake County budget meeting

Videos

A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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Guard Deja Kelly, a three-time All-ACC first-team selection, will play her final college season at Oregon, she announced Monday.

Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

 UNC's Deja Kelly

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.