We’re also following the new holiday Raleigh’s mayor just declared. Plus, how social media led to the arrest of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a young girl, and what we’re learning about one of four victims found dead in four days. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com

On WRAL at 11: Scattered storms for parts of our area tomorrow. Where the threats are highest

The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

WRAL Azalea Gardens

North Carolina's teacher workforce is changing drastically. Where schools are finding teachers now.

NC teacher turnover hits highest mark in decades. New report shows changes in who is leading classrooms

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Hurricane Earl was expected to brush against the Outer Banks as a Category 3 storm.

<p>Hurricane Earl was expected to brush against the Outer Banks as a Category 3 storm.</p>

Hurricane Earl maps and images

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Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

Hurricane Earl (photo courtesy of Donny Bowers)

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Hurricane Earl

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Hurricane Earl

Minor street flooding in Kitty Hawk on Sept. 3, 2010.

Earl tapering off in Carteret County

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Hurricane Earl

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Hurricane Earl

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Photo of Earl passing by Carolina Beach

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Surfing with Earl Thursday afternon

Hurricane Earl At Surf City

Hurricane Photos Emerald Isle

Hurricane Photos

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Hurricane Earl At Surf City

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Hurricane Earl