Gregg Gidding hired a tax preparation company to file his 2018 taxes. Years later, he received a letter from the North Carolina Department of Revenue explaining an error in the filing. Because of the mistake, Gidding owed thousands of dollars in back taxes.

Veteran receives $2,419 from H&R Block after calling 5 On Your Side

Greg Gidding

Tropical storm and hurricane forecasts. The WRAL Severe Weather Center is tracking the tropics to help you stay ahead of hurricanes and tropical storms.

Tracking the tropics 2023: Your source for hurricane and tropical storm watch updates

Tropical Storm Arlene

And this winner of the fabulous Starbucks Tasting Kit is....

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Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned - there will be another giveaway next week (think Chick-fil-A!).

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Winner of the Starbucks Tasting Kit

Drivers at the interstate said the accident was caused by a fire nearby, which created poor visibility on the interstate.

I-795 reopens hours after 24-car crash shut down the road in both directions

Massive traffic pile up on I-795 southbound in Wilson County

The Triangle will be under a Code Red air quality alert that starts at midnight and lasts through all of Wednesday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Everyone should try to limit their time outside if possible.

Code Red air quality alert issued for Triangle at midnight, Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, June 7

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside a downtown theater in Richmond, Virginia, where a high school graduation ceremony had just ended, causing hundreds of attendees to flee in panic, weep and clutch their children, authorities and witnesses said.

2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Shooting reported on VCU campus

ATVs and dirt bikes doing stunts and weaving in and out of traffic on busy roads has become a common problem in Durham and one that drivers are tired of dealing with.

Years-long problem of reckless ATV riders in Durham comes to a head as frustration mounts for drivers, police

Durham, Chapel Hill police address ATVs, dirt bikes on busy roads

More than 30 people are set to speak Tuesday night before the Raleigh City Council even as city leaders consider a 5% raise for public safety workers.

Dozens expected to advocate for pay increases for Raleigh police officers

City of Raleigh police

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

More than 30 people are set to speak during Tuesday night’s Raleigh City Council meeting about the need to pay more for police officers in the city.

Raleigh City Council meets to discuss proposed pay raise for public safety workers

Two are in custody after a shooting injured seven people Tuesday at a high school graduation being held near Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond

Virignia police deliver update on high school graduation shooting near VCU in Richmond

In addition to the bus driver bonus bonuses, the Wake County School Board will vote on the name of a new high school, which will open in Morrisville in 2027

Wake School board meets to vote on bus driver bonuses 

Videos

Aranda records game-high three hits, Gray goes yard in series-opening defeat

Birds beat Bulls 4-3

Durham Bulls Logo

Despite the mistakes, WRAL 5 On Your Side has learned the county will not recheck the safety of any other buildings inspected by that inspector.

Chatham County will not recheck buildings ok'd by disciplined inspector

Family says Chatham County inspectors missed serious building code violations

Raleigh police were asking drivers to seek alternate routes as crews worked to clean the wreckage and chemical spill from the accident.

Falls of Neuse Road back open after crash, hazmat situation Tuesday afternoon

Crash on I-540

Nancy Norris shared the news that her daughter, Abby Norris, was left out of the school yearbook. She shared her frustration on Facebook, which led to the post going viral.

Johnston County mother speaks out after she says her child was left out of the school yearbook

Nancy and Abby Norris

OCALA, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida mother was fatally shot through the front door of her neighbor's home while her 9-year-old son stood next to her, a violent culmination of what police said was a 21/2-year feud.