Many traffic stops on Interstate 95 in North Carolina start with speeding, but a simple infraction can yield weapons, drugs, even a wanted criminal. On WRAL-TV at 6, WRAL Investigates rides with the I-95 interception team, one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement.


WRAL Investigates at 6: Drugs, money, speed. Ride along with law enforcement teams on one of the deadliest highways in America

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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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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A fire tore through an unattached mobile classroom at Cleveland Middle School in Garner Sunday night, according to Johnston County authorities.

<b>GARNER, N.C.</b> — A fire tore through an unattached mobile classroom at Cleveland Middle School in Garner Sunday night, according to Johnston County authorities.

A malfunctioning heating system was to blame for the blaze, authorities said.

Residents living near the school said flames were flying around 9:30 p.m. About eight fire trucks responded to the scene. 

The fire was under control as of 9:50 p.m. Sunday. 

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Fire tears through mobile classroom at Cleveland Middle School

Things will get off to a calm start on Wednesday before our threat of severe weather rises in the evening.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Isolated tornadoes, damaging winds & hail possible Wednesday evening

WRAL Weather Alert Days Wednesday & Thursday

The fire department said construction crews struck a gas line, causing the leak. Seven residences near Anona Drive have been evacuated as a precaution.

Evacuations underway after construction crews cause gas leak in Fayetteville

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Politicians and news media focus too much on buzzwords and hot topics, she said, and they're missing the point.

Education has become too political, focused on wrong things, outgoing NC superintendent Truitt says

Catherine Truitt -- N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction

Direct air capture, or DAC, is a technology designed to suck in air and strip out the carbon using chemicals.

The 'world's largest' vacuum to suck climate pollution out of the air just opened. Here's how it works

Biden Administration Announces Rule to Cut Millions of Tons of Methane Emissions

Former employees of Jacksonville's Brynn Marr Hospital allege that the facility engaged in patient record falsification and insurance manipulation. Their accounts appear to mirror past issues with the hospital's parent company, Universal Health Services, documented in several lawsuits.

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

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Severe risk Wednesday

Sky 5 flies over O2 fitness on Chapel Hill Road, where a police presence was reported. 

Police officers respond to O2 Fitness in Morrisville 

Sky 5 flies over gas leak in Fayetteville that prompted evacuations

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

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Videos

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

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HOUSTON (AP) — Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an attorney said Wednesday.

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

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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

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police using pepper spray cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and arrested demonstrators early Wednesday, hours after dozens marched to the home of the school’s president as city officials prepared to appear before Congress on the protest’s handling.

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

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A North Carolina woman said she's managing a financial headache after she left her credit card at a restaurant.

