On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put children in danger. One expert reveals a new tactic to save lives.

Forsyth Technical Community College on Thursday alerted students of a report of shots fired in the area.



'Active situation': Forsyth Tech reports armed men on campus and shots fired; campus asked to shelter in place

Forsyth Tech campus alerted to shots fired in area; asked to shelter in place

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when our southeastern counties go under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 1 storm risk, 60 mph winds threaten weekend fun

Severe risk April 1, 2023

One day only: Step inside Raleigh's secret garden, nearly a century old

Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village. 

A gas leak on Thursday blocked major thoroughfares in downtown Raleigh and forced the evacuation of five buildings in the area.



Gas leak repaired in downtown Raleigh, roads will be closed 4 to 5 hours 

Gas leak closes major streets in downtown Raleigh, forces evacuations 

The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

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Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

5 On Your Side: Are local schools active shooter drills outdated?

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Watch live as lawmakers and others discuss a move to stop impaired drivers and save lives by lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a vehicle or vessel.

Lawmakers push to lower blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers 

Before 8:45 a.m., McDowell Street was completely blocked between Hargett Street and Hillsborough Street, impacting multiple businesses.


Sky 5: Gas leak forces evacuations, closes streets in downtown Raleigh

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These former North Carolina high school baseball players have made MLB Opening Day rosters. 

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Providence Day School quarterback Jadyn Davis is not only one of the top football players in North Carolina from the Class of 2024, he's one of the top players in the nation.

'Everything he does is smooth': Jadyn Davis shows why he's one of nation's best quarterbacks

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A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said.