The Salisbury Police Department is searching for two missing children, 2-year-old Igh’Jhlan Silver and 3-year-old Prasjhas Reid. The victims are believed to be with Kevin Antonio Smith. Smith is believed to be in a Gray 2023 Nissan Altima with NC license tag number Khb1698.

Salisbury Police Department issues Amber Alert for 2 missing children

We’re also following pro-Palestinian demonstration at UNC after more than 12 hours later. Plus, a 6-month old shot and injured, and another person dead in a shooting. Watch WRAL NEWS at 11 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com

On WRAL at 11 : Summer-like heat in our area. When we see 90 degrees next week. Plus video of mega tornadoes in the Midwest

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Akwaeke Emezi, whose novel "Freshwater" was published by Grove in February, in New York, Oct. 12, 2018. A number of first novels from transgender authors with purely literary designs — including playing with genre — are getting attention. (Frances F. Denny/The New York Times)

The Coming of Age of Transgender Literature