17 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Mecklenburg, VA County.

A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

NC State University's Poe Hall

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Rambo is dead now and Mr. Coon has run away now.

Rambo & Mr. Coon

A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

Trevor Elijah Jordan Grice of Smithfield 

St. Augustine's University asked students to move out by April 3, 2024, and switched to remote learning. That is the latest attempt to save money in an ongoing financial crisis at the school.

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

There's a 20% chance of isolated showers throughout the evening and overnight. Lows will be in the low to mid-60s.

Scattered showers likely this weekend in Raleigh, highs in the 80s 

Wake Tech Commencement 

Saturday, May ,4 2024 --  In the reality show that is Donald Trump's life, his Manhattan criminal trial is a reunion where supporting players return and relive memorable moments. Hope Hicks, once one of Trump's closest aides, riveted the audience and blinked back tears during her testimony.

MICHAEL GRYNBAUM: Hope Hicks reluctantly confronts man she 'totally understands' in court

Hope Hicks, former communications director for President Donald Trump

The average number of named storms from 1991 through 2020 in the Atlantic basin (including the east coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico) is 14.

How many hurricanes in 2024? La Niña could mean active season in the Atlantic

Tropical forecast, 2024 season

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

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

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The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

David Tepper 

Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into the 124th U.S. Open Championship. It will mark his 23rd appearance at the event.

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

Tiger Woods

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.