2 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland County.

The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.


NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

Update: the Tar Heels fan formerly known as Made in USA who is posing as a Duke fan to satisfy a bet has won the point spread bet on the Memphis/Texas game.  As a result, he does NOT have to get a Blue Devils neck tattoo!

Now let's continue as the Kansas/Davidson game begins at 5:05.

Update II: Kansas 59....Davidson 57...FINAL

Godbless wins, so no further penalty (although she has to carry that Duke avi for a week)

Made, in addition to using the Duke avatar, has to change his name to  Iloveduke1wkGOHEELS

Sue, a State fan, has to use a UNC avatar

Texas vs. Memphis and Kansas vs. Davidson

Saturday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to rain showers throughout the morning with numerous thunderstorms brewing in the afternoon. High temperatures will only reach the upper 70s.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: Widespread showers, severe storms possible this afternoon and evening

Severe risk Saturday

Police are warning Cary residents about a home break-in that happened on Friday evening in the Regency Park neighborhood.

Thieves break into Cary home in Regency Park, stealing guns before fleeing in 'loud' car

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The Roxboro Police Department is grieving the loss of a beloved and loyal police K-9 named Kilo, who passed away Saturday morning after ab unexpected medical emergency that began earlier in the week.

'Rest easy, good boy:' Roxboro police K-9 Kilo dies after medical emergency 

Both directions of I-40 were closed for around four hours early Saturday morning as law enforcement and crisis negotiation teams worked to resolve a mental health crisis situation involving a woman and children.

Mental health crisis involving woman, children shuts down I-40 both directions for hours

Police car, blue lights, at night

Want to live in your own personal village? Historic remains of an entire 'lost' community are for sale near Jordan Lake - including a general store, boarding house and post office.

Saving history: Vacant 1800s village price drops, owners hoping to protect from future demolition

Merry Oaks: Last pieces of 150-year-old village for sale in Chatham County, including a boarding house, general store and post office.

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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.

Mega Millions Drawing

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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Videos

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the NHL playoffs Thursday night, moving the team into one of the most important off-seasons in franchise history.

Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents?

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In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.

Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship

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Duke softball head coach Marissa Young shares the pains and the joys of the past year after her husband suffered a heart attack last year.

Duke softball carries coach after husband's heart attack

Duke softball head coach Marissa Young

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is at the end of his deal and several key players are unrestricted free agents. It's prompting questions around the league around whether the former Canes captain will return next season.
