13 NC counties are under alert, including Durham, Orange, and Granville counties.

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium answered questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more Tuesday afternoon.  

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid call-in Dec. 5, 2023

Dave Matthews Band will make a stop in Raleigh Dec. 12, part of an East Coast concert tour in support of its new album, "Away from the World."

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Dave Matthews Band will make a stop in Raleigh Dec. 12, part of an East Coast concert tour in support of its new album, "Away from the World."

Tickets go on sale to the general public Oct. 19 at 10 a.m., with special ticket events before that for DMB Warehouse fan club members and Citi credit card holders.

The tour begins Nov. 30 at New Jersey's IZOD Center and concludes Dec. 22 in Philadelphia.

Dave Matthews Band plans December concert in Raleigh

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An EF-1 tornado touched down in Garner on Sunday with wind speeds gusting up to 110 mph. At RDU, 1.42 inches of rain fell, breaking a record for the day set back in 1992.

EF-1 tornado hits Garner; record-breaking rain falls at RDU

WRAL Weather Alert Day on Sunday

Some in a Garner neighborhood are reeling on Sunday night from storm damage that damaged their homes, cars and disrupted an otherwise quiet weekend.

Garner friends pick each other up after storm unleashes worst upon neighborhood

Winds, rain from Garner tornado

Viewers sent us photos of the damage caused by Sunday's storms. Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

Photos: Storm damage from Sunday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

Garner storm damage

Virginia Beach police said 2-year-old Zuri Dorsey was found safe outside of Charlotte.

Amber Alert: 2 year-old Zuri Dorsey found safe; man in custody

Missing 2-year-old, Zuri Dorsey

At 6:47 p.m., Goldsboro police were dispatched to the Longhorn Steakhouse at 609 N. Berkeley Blvd. in reference to a shot being fired inside the restaurant.

Man flees after accidentally shooting woman at Longhorn Steakhouse in Goldsboro

Longhorn Steakhouse

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Futurecast: 12 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 11

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Powerball Drawing

Representatives from the football teams at Hoggard and Weddington hold a postgame press conference following the NCHSAA 4A football state championship game in Raleigh.

Press Conference: 4A football state championship

Videos

Jared McCain and No. 22 Duke are determined to make the most of a tough start to the season.

McCain scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in the first half, and the Blue Devils got rolling again following two losses and a week layoff, beating Charlotte 80-56 on Saturday.

McCain leads Duke past Charlotte with Diaz in attendance 

Manny Diaz at Duke Charlotte

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his right hand in the second quarter of Los Angeles' 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, jeopardizing his streak of 62 consecutive regular-season starts on a short week for his struggling team.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclear

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The North Carolina Central University men's basketball program overcame a 16-point deficit at Radford but were unable to claim the lead as the Highlanders were victorious 82-74. Sophomore Josh Smith led all Eagles and scorers with 19 points, followed by 17 points and seven rebounds from Po'Boigh King.

NC Central's comeback falls short 82-74 at Radford

NC Central falls at Radford 

NC State LB Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's top defensive player.  The award was presented live on ESPN.  

NC State's Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as nation's best defensive player

Payton Wilson (11)  and Aydan White (3) celebrate after a big play on defense. No. 14 NC State held on to beat Florida State by a score of 19-17 in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 8, 2022. (Jerome Carpenter/WRAL Contributor)