30 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

We’re also timing out the biggest storm risks for your neighborhood hour-by-hour. Plus, how NC State is fighting back against the court's decision to allow independent testing in Poe Hall. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: AI-generated crime. How a first-of-its-kind case is creating changes within state law to stop the abuse

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 

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

For 15 years, retirees in Warrenton get together twice a month to build houses for bluebirds. Their efforts have helped the bluebird population rebound from the brink of extinction.