Breaking News: Lamont Butler hits a buzzer-beater to send San Diego State to the Title Game, 72-71

Thousands watched artists hit the stage, including Ari Lennox, Toosii, City Girls, Earthgang, and Usher, who closed the night out.

Despite late start, Dreamville Festival draws in huge crowd on opening day 

Dreamville Festival on Saturday afternoon

There is no rain in the forecast for Sunday but we will have a chilly Sunday morning with temperatures in the mid-40s.

Wind advisory for Saturday night, cooler temperatures for Sunday

Dreamville weekend planner

HOUSTON -- Lamont Butler practiced moments like these when he was a young child, shooting on the hoop at his house, counting down to the buzzer of the imaginary shot clock in his mind.

Lamont Butler Hits a Buzzer-Beater to Send San Diego State to the Title Game

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An investigation is underway after one year dies from drowning, Saturday afternoon in Vance County.

Sheriff's office: 1-year-old drowns at Vance County home

Vance County

The Dreamville Festival kicks off Saturday at Dix Park in Raleigh. The two-day event is sold out. 

Artist line-up, traffic, weather: Your guide to Dreamville Festival 

Dreamville Raleigh NC 2023 - What to expect

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College hoops bracket challenge

Found a deal? Here's the place to share it! Don't miss the FIVE coupon inserts in the paper today!

Found a deal? Here's the place to share it!

There were 5 coupon inserts in the paper today including 2 from Smart Source, 1 Red Plum, 1P&G and a special insert with coupons for Pepsi, Tropicana and Frito-Lay products!

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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Sky 5 flies over the festivities at Dreamville in Raleigh on Saturday afternoon.

Sky 5 flies over Dreamville

Even though the day started rocky many festivalgoers are not letting the weather affect their spirits or having a good time.

Gates are open for the Dreamville Festival 

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The Durham Bulls organization has been around since 1902. The team is celebrating its 110-year history in 2023. 

Durham Bulls baseball: A history of the team, the DBAP and minor league ball in Durham

Durham Bulls

Jim Valvano's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame comes as no surprise to sports fans and those of us in the Triangle who saw Valvano's flair and splendor up close.

Jim Valvano's far-reaching contributions to basketball make him natural Hall of Fame pick

Jim Valvano celebrates 1983 NCAA Tournament championship

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said.

Body of Florida toddler found in alligator jaws after search

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It's already been four months since we crowned four football state champions from the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Here's a breakdown of which players are returning from those championship squads. Stay tuned to HighSchoolOT throughout the month of April for a new piece of football preview coverage every day.

What the four reigning NCHSAA football champions return in 2023

East Dupin 24, Reidsville 21

WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois and stunning people throughout the region Saturday with the damage's scope.