32 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Sampson, and Lee counties.

We're also tracking the hours we’re most at risk for hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Plus, find out why some Jewish North Carolinians worry adding to the definition of antisemitism to state law could censor free speech. Then, 5 on Your Side has your best buys for Mother’s Day. Watch WRAL-TV at 4 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4: Caught on camera: Amtrak train hits two cars in Raleigh. What new surveillance video shows about the crash

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

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

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

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Here's a reminder that Krispy Kreme is offering a FREE doughnut on March 10 to celebrate Daylight Savings Time! 

Here's a reminder that Krispy Kreme is offering a FREE Original Glazed doughnut on March 10 to celebrate Daylight Savings Time! No purchase necessary. One per person. Offer valid on March 10, 2013.

Reminder: FREE Krispy Kreme doughnut 3/10!

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 blocking tracks in Raleigh, no one injured

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 voted almost unanimously Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would add a broad definition of antisemitism to state law. It now goes to the state Senate for further debate and a potential vote there. 



NC House votes overwhelmingly to approve bill defining antisemitism

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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

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

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Severe risk Wednesday

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

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

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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

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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

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday that a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members.

Rory McIlroy won't rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were 'uncomfortable' with his potential return

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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.

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