30 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

We’re also timing out the biggest storm risks for your neighborhood hour-by-hour. Plus, how NC State is fighting back against the court's decision to allow independent testing in Poe Hall. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: AI-generated crime. How a first-of-its-kind case is creating changes within state law to stop the abuse

The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; 🥨 90 stores in 10 years

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It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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The US Food and Drug Administration approved the type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide for use in chronic weight management Wednesday, making official the use of a medicine already widely prescribed off-label for weight loss.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's diabetes drug Zepbound; production underway in Durham

Based on the results, in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, Lilly says it plans to file for approval from the US Food and Drug Administration by the end of June.

Alzheimer's drug candidate from Eli Lilly delivers 'the kind of efficacy that's never been seen before'

Alzheimer’s drug candidate from Eli Lilly delivers ‘the kind of efficacy that’s never been seen before’

Eli Lilly will expand in Research Triangle Park, adding additional manufacturing capacity for drug products.  They'll invest $450 million and hire 100 workers.

Pharma giant Eli Lilly to add 100 jobs at $450M manufacturing facility in RTP

Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries

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FDA approves Eli Lilly's diabetes drug Zepbound; production underway in Durham

Alzheimer's drug candidate from Eli Lilly delivers 'the kind of efficacy that's never been seen before'

Pharma giant Eli Lilly to add 100 jobs at $450M manufacturing facility in RTP

Durham County awards Eli Lilly $5 million to expand RTP drug plant