We are under a level 2 risk for severe storms Thursday. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible as a powerful front crosses our area. This is the same front that is producing severe storms across the Midwest.

WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Thursday, damaging winds & isolated tornadoes possible

We’re also following who could be paying more out of pocket according to a new Wake Co budget proposal. Plus, how hundreds of UNC faculty and staff are supporting student protesters. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11 : Scattered showers & storms. Which days this week have the ingredients for severe weather

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

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The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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(CNN Español) - Al menos nueve personas murieron este domingo en Colombia luego de que se registrara un deslizamiento de tierra en el municipio de Barrancabermeja, en el departamento de Santander, dijeron autoridades.

<b>(CNN ESPAñOL)</b> — (CNN Español) - Al menos nueve personas murieron este domingo en Colombia luego de que se registrara un deslizamiento de tierra en el municipio de Barrancabermeja, en el departamento de Santander, dijeron autoridades.

El alud se generó a consecuencias de las fuertes lluvias en la zona y soterró cuatro viviendas en el asentamiento Alto de Bellavista, informó la municipalidad.

Las autoridades locales han confirmado que entre los fallecidos tras el deslizamiento hay cuatro adultos y cinco menores de edad.

La Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD) reportó que tres menores de edad fueron rescatados con vida tras el alud.

#EsNoticia | Director UNGRD, Eduardo José González, entrega balance de la situación presentada en Barrancabermeja, Santander, luego de finalizar reunión del Puesto de Mando Unificado para la atención de la emergencia en este municipio. @infopresidencia pic.twitter.com/zyWDorlXbO

La alcaldesa local, Elizabeth Lobo Gualdrón, declaró el estado de calamidad pública tras el incidente.

De visita en Roma, donde se reunirá con el papa Francisco, el presidente de Colombia, Iván Duque, lamentó en Twitter la tragedia y dijo que dio instrucciones a la UNGRD "para que se traslade a la zona, atienda a las víctimas y monitoree permanentemente la situación".

#Roma Nos duele profundamente la tragedia ocurrida esta madrugada en Barrancabermeja, como consecuencia de las fuertes lluvias. Hemos dado instrucciones a la @UNGRD para que se traslade a la zona, atienda a las víctimas y monitoree permanentemente la situación.

— Iván Duque (@IvanDuque) October 21, 2018

Colombia: Deslizamiento de tierra deja al menos 9 muertos, entre ellos 5 menores

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

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Grab your umbrella! The rain isn't over yet. We have potential to see thunderstorms and showers every day until the weekend.

Storms possible Tuesday morning, WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Thursday

Severe risk Tuesday

Wake County residents learned the details of the proposed budget on Monday, including potential property tax increases. Wake County public schools are also requesting a significant budget increase.

Wake County budget: Property tax increases likely, public schools could get $49 million increase

Home value in Raleigh suburbs outpacing value of downtown homes

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified inspection records on certain 787 planes. Boeing said its engineers have determined that misconduct did not create "an immediate safety of flight issue."

The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

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A judge has ordered a group of neighbors in Raleigh to pay $28,000 in legal fees to a developer for a lawsuit that has delayed the construction of luxury townhomes.

Raleigh neighbors could have to pay $28K for developers' legal fees, judge rules

Raleigh neighbors take city to court over luxury townhome plan

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Wake County residents are expected to learn more on Monday about how much their property tax bills will increase and how much the county will allocate toward public schools.

Wake County leaders discuss property tax hikes, money for schools during budget presentation

Wake County budget meeting

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.

Michael Massey, Maikel Garcia key a 7th-inning rally for the Royals in a 3-2 win over the Brewers

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Guard Deja Kelly, a three-time All-ACC first-team selection, will play her final college season at Oregon, she announced Monday.

Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.