Also on WRAL-TV beginning at 4, an off-duty officer stops a machete attack and how many hundreds of millions of dollars North Carolinians have spent on sports betting so far. 
Watch WRAL-TV at 4 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4: We’re timing out who could see showers or a rumble of thunder 🌧️

The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Duke Energy is transitioning away from coal. It means power bills are becoming more expensive.

Duke Energy hoping emerging tech research benefits customers

Duke Energy

Misty Ridges - photograph by Bill Leslie near Roaring Gap, NC

Beautiful Mountains