30 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

We’re also tracking severe thunderstorm warnings and how long threats last, plus a crash involving a local elementary school bus with children on board, then Only on WRAL adorable pups, along with their mother rescued from a zipped-up suitcase on the side of a local road. Watch WRAL-TV at 6 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 6: WRAL Investigates police chases. Why the amount of these dangerous pursuits has more than doubled in recent years

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 

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

Happen at around 7am the tree has left ed from the root. There is a hole in the roof. The fire department has come. The balcony and windows and part of the gutter is damage.


Tree down