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

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 

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 

At a news conference on April 17, 2010, Raleigh Police Chief Harry Dolan says DNA from the crime scene where North Carolina State Board of Education member Kathy Taft was raped and beaten on March 6, 2010, was "instrumental" in making an arrest in her death.

Raleigh police Chief Harry Dolan