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

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

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 

Durham County Assistant District Attorney Luke Bumm presents the state's opening statement on April 29, 2013, in the first-degree murder trial of Raven Abaroa.