The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

James and Michael Jordan 

Firefighters battled a blaze Sunday morning at International Paper. Duct work at the 2215 S Wilmington St. warehouse caught fire at about 11 a.m.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Firefighters battled a blaze Sunday morning at International Paper in Raleigh.

Duct work at the 2215 S Wilmington St. warehouse caught fire at about 11 a.m.

Firefighters were able to cut away some duct work to quickly extinguish the blaze.

The 50 employees inside the building were evacuated.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation.

Firefighters Battle Fire at Raleigh Paper Plant 

International Paper

The name Fort Bragg, which referenced a Confederate general from Warrenton, was retired in favor of Fort Liberty, a reflection of the ethos of those who serve.

'Welcome to Fort Liberty, the center of the universe:' NC post gets new name

Fort Liberty

A teenage Cook Out employee was charged Friday with attempted murder after a 19-year-old was shot.



16-year-old Cook Out employee, a gang member, shot man in Rocky Mount

Shots fired at Durham Cook Out

Dallas United has withdrawn from The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary after allegations that a player used a racial slur on Thursday night during a game.

'It's everybody's fight': West Ham player addresses racial slur directed at teammate at The Soccer Tournament

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand

According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, Saturday is looking like our next best chance for rain, but the rain will be minimal.

Rain in the forecast this weekend, but not a washout

Warmer for the weekend 

This weekend is a great time to go outside and enjoy the views of our nearest planetary neighbor. Venus will be at its highest point in the night sky, giving us dazzling views of our sister planet.

Venus will shine brightly in weekend sky

Venus

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand and coach Matt Jarvis speak to the media after allegations surfaced that a Dallas United player used a racial slur during Thursday night's game.

West Ham's Anton Ferdinand shares thoughts after racial slur allegation at The Soccer Tournament

A ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. will mark the moment when the colors of the Fort Bragg garrison are officially replaced by the Fort Liberty colors, signifying the change in name of North Carolina's biggest military installation. There will also be remarks from Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general.

NC post renamed Fort Liberty

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Videos

South Brunswick High School senior outfielder Walker Jenkins is the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in baseball for the second straight season. 

South Brunswick's Walker Jenkins repeats as Gatorade NC Baseball Player of the Year

Baseball: South Brunswick vs. New Hanover (Apr. 18, 2023)

A.C. Reynolds High School defensive coordinator Bryan Craig has been named the North Carolina recipient of the 2023 High School Broyles Award. The high school award is a spinoff of the original Broyles Award, which commemorates the top assistant coaches in college football. The National College Football Awards Association began the high school awards in 2018.

A.C. Reynolds defensive coordinator Bryan Craig named top assistant coach in North Carolina

A.C. Reynolds High School logo

A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The tournament features 32 teams fighting for a $1 million championship prize.