We’re also following the flight delays and tomorrow’s impacts after a plane crash at RDU. Plus, Only on WRAL, why a high school student is not allowed to participate in one of the most important events of his life.. and how he and his family are fighting for him to graduate. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11: Cooler weather tomorrow morning but we’re about to warm up. When and where temperatures top 90 degrees

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

(CNN) - La Policía de Charleston está respondiendo a una situación de un "tirador activo" en la calle King, según información de funcionarios del Departamento de Policía.

La policía está pidiendo que la gente se mantenga alejada de la zona.

Reportan un tirador activo en Charleston

A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).



RDU plane crash: Pilot in 'fair condition,' UNC doctor released from hospital

Plane crashes at RDU; UNC Health pilot, doctor taken to hospital 

Orange County Schools informed Jaylan Sorrells and his mother, Ellen Sorrells, that Jaylan, who has attended the school for four years while also enrolled at the Partnership Academy, will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. The decision by the school district has Jaylen Sorrells and his mother asking: Why is this happening?

Mother frustrated after son who attended classes at Orange High not allowed at graduation ceremony

Jaylan Sorrells

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl earlier in the week in north Raleigh.

Teen arrested, charged in death of 13-year-old girl found shot on Monday

Young girl shot at Raleigh apartment 

A cold front will make things crisp on Thursday, but near-90-degree heat is on the way.

Cloudy and cool Thursday morning as near-record heat approaches

Mid-Atlantic Radar

(CNN) — A grand jury in Arizona has handed up an indictment against former President Donald Trump’s allies over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, including the fake electors from that state and several individuals connected to his campaign.

Meadows, Giuliani among indicted in Arizona in latest 2020 election subversion case

In Immunity Case, Trump Can Lose in Ways That Amount to a Win

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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 

Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

Tony DeAngelo

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.

Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch

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Mohamed Diarra played one season in Raleigh, averaging 6.3 points a game during a 2023-2024 campaign that saw State reach the Final Four.

NC State's Mohamed Diarra declares for NBA Draft

Duke NC State Basketball

A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.