97 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when much of the state is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: Rain begins falling, but most of the Triangle no longer under level 1 severe weather threat

Severe Risk Saturday

Organizers with Dreamville Festival pushed back Saturday's schedule due to the threat of wet and windy weather in the middle of the day.

Dreamville Festival gates open at 3 p.m. due to weather risk

Saturday headliners forecast for Dreamville Festival

The Dreamville Festival kicks off Saturday at Dix Park in Raleigh. The two-day event is sold out. Saturday's weather is expected to include rain and wind, which could affect the event.

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

Dreamville Raleigh NC 2023 - What to expect

The Raleigh Police Department found a man dead with a gunshot wound when they responded to Hodges Street around 5 a.m. on Saturday. The shooting was near the intersection with Paula Street.

Man found shot to death near Midtown in Raleigh overnight

2 men shot, 1 dead near Midtown Raleigh

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

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

The District Attorney said Rodney Veney, 43, of 227 North Allen Road in Wake Forest, was convicted last week of assault with a deadly weapon, but he managed to leave the building during a break.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Authorities in Wake County were searching Sunday night for a man who escaped from the courthouse during his trial.

Anybody with information is asked to call local police.

Janine Bowen

Authorities search for man who left Wake County courtroom during trial

Rodney Veney

Meet Christmas! This 9-year-old golden pup is on the smaller size. She's loving and a great companion -- housebroken, laid back and a fast learner. Could you be her forever family? Learn more about her at GoldenRescueNC.org.

Pet of the Day: April 1, 2023

Dreamville is expected to bring more than 50,000 people to the City of Raleigh - booking hotels, dining at local restaurants, and shopping in the capital city. Leaders say this kind of buzz is beneficial for the growing city's small businesses.

Dreamville's impact on Raleigh: A boon for local businesses and growth

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

Videos

The men's basketball rosters at Duke, UNC and NC State are being reshaped by the transfer portal and NBA Draft. Who is coming, who is staying and who is leaving?

Here's who is coming, going and staying for Duke, NC State and UNC basketball

ACC Duke Miami Basketball

Live game updates, highlights, photos and interviews from the 8th Annual Champions Challenge as 13 of the top boys lacrosse teams in the state of North Carolina take the field American Legion Memorial Stadium in Downtown Charlotte on Saturday Apr. 1, 2023.

Boys Lacrosse: 8th Annual Champions Challenge in Charlotte

Boys Lacrosse: Charlotte Catholic vs Christ The King (Mar. 18, 2023)

Longtime Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was named the recipient of the 2022-2023 Dean Smith Award.

