The Salisbury Police Department is searching for two missing children, 2-year-old Igh’Jhlan Silver and 3-year-old Prasjhas Reid. The victims are believed to be with Kevin Antonio Smith. Smith is believed to be in a Gray 2023 Nissan Altima with NC license tag number Khb1698.

Salisbury Police Department issues Amber Alert for 2 missing children

We’re also following pro-Palestinian demonstration at UNC after more than 12 hours later. Plus, a 6-month old shot and injured, and another person dead in a shooting. Watch WRAL NEWS at 11 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com

On WRAL at 11 : Summer-like heat in our area. When we see 90 degrees next week. Plus video of mega tornadoes in the Midwest

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

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 at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Southeastern US map of precipitation as a percentage of normal for the past 90 days. While RDU and a few nearby areas are not too far below normal, much of the state has had between 50 and 70% of normal rainfall during the period. Also note portions of southern GA and north FL, where rainfall is less than one-quarter of normal and wildfires have been numerous and severe.

90-day Percent of Normal Precipitation