The crash occurred on I-40 east between Wade Avenue and Harrison Avenue.

Crash shuts down all lanes of I-40 East near Wade Avenue

The chance for rain and storms is joining our warm weather. The hour by hour timing for weekend showers

On WRAL at 11 : The chance for storms is joining our warm weather. The hour by hour timing for weekend showers

We're LIVE in Roxboro with the latest on a deadly shooting that killed one person and put two others -- including the gunman -- in the hospital.

On FOX 50 at 10: Triple shooting kills one person & puts two others, including gunman, in the hospital. We’re LIVE in Roxboro with the latest

"You are in a life-threatening situation...Complete destruction is possible."

'Complete destruction:' Powerful tornado kills at least 13 people in across rural South

'Take cover now:' Tornado flattens parts of Mississippi, killing 13

The list, circulating among students and parents at York Elementary, includes names and descriptions that range from cute and sweet to lazy and the use of vulgarities, even comments about one student's pimples. 

Wake Co. teacher suspended; burn list circulates with insults about 5th graders

Exceprt from York Elementary burn list

An Asheville photographer captured an incredibly rare event Thursday night: The Northern Lights, typically not visible this far south, dazzling in the starry, purple North Carolina skies.

Incredibly rare: Northern Lights visible in North Carolina 

Northern Lights seen as far south as Asheville, NC, an incredibly rare event. Photo credit: Asheville Pictures

As he prepares for an expected campaign for governor next year, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to amp up rhetoric against gay, lesbian and transgender people that has become a key part of his political brand.

'God formed me' to fight LGBTQ issues, NC's Mark Robinson says as 2024 governor's race looms

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms, trails and springtime activities in the City of Oaks.

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

Raleigh flower trail: Best springtime hikes, trails, parks and activities in Raleigh.

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

The State Bureau of Investigation and local authorities were on the scene of a suspicious fire in Fayetteville on Wednesday night. 

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — The State Bureau of Investigation and local authorities were on the scene of a suspicious fire in Fayetteville on Wednesday night. 

The fire broke out at 1631 Berriedale Drive just around 9 p.m., police said. 

Officials have not said why they believe the fire is suspicious. 

Kathy Hanrahan

Authorities investigate suspicious fire in Fayetteville

The National Weather Service issued an alert as the storm was hitting that didn't mince words: "To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!"

A man is dead after an altercation with Lenoir County Sheriff deputies during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Suspect dies after being shot by two deputies in Lenoir County

Police car, blue lights

Multiple families are recovering Saturday morning, after an apartment caught fire in Durham overnight Friday.

Durham apartment fire displaces 8 people and 8 dogs 

Durham apartment fire displaces families, kills two dogs 

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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NC State guard Jack Clark played one season with the Wolfpack after transferring from LaSalle.

Second NC State men's basketball player to transfer

NC State beats Va. Tech, 97-77

With Miami's win over Houston and San Diego State's takedown of Alabama on Friday night, the men's NCAA Tournament will not have a No. 1 seed in the Elite Eight for the first time since seeding began in 1979.

All four No. 1 seeds fall short of Elite Eight in NCAA Tournament for first time as Houston loses 89-75 to Miami

Houston loses 89-75 to Miami. 

Guard RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina for his fourth season with the Tar Heels. He joins Armando Bacot as starters back for UNC.

UNC's Davis says he'll return for another season with Tar Heels

UNC falls, 68-59, to UVa. at ACC Tournament

State Auditor Beth Wood told a judge she was drinking before her crash in a state-owned car over the holidays. She also said had two glasses of wine, but was not impaired. WRAL Investigates wondered if science backs up her claim.