A Level 1 risk for severe weather covers areas south of the Triangle, such as Cumberland, Wayne and Sampson counties. 

Weather Alert: Storms possible Sunday, Level 1 risk in effect south of Triangle

Futurecast: Sunday, March 26, 12 p.m.

President Joe Biden early Sunday issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties, the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado that ripped through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the U.S.

Biden declares emergency as crews dig through storm wreckage

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National champion and Tar Heel Sports Network analyst Eric Montross has been diagnosed with cancer.

A battle off the court, UNC legend and radio analyst Eric Montross diagnosed with cancer

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A man is dead after an altercation with Lenoir County Sheriff deputies during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Suspect shot, killed in Kinston after aiming rifle at deputies 

The car, which measures 27 feet long, will be in Smithfield on Satuday, March 25 and in Raleigh on Sunday, March 26.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile coming to the Triangle Saturday and Sunday

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An 8-year-old girl was reported missing Thursday from Lucile Souders Elementary School in Fayetteville, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday from Lucile Souders Elementary School in Fayetteville has been found safe, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.

Leniyah Parker was at her grandmother's house, authorities said.

Around 3:30 p.m., the girl was standing in front of the school when a woman picked her up and drove off. The sheriff's office has identified that woman, but are not released any details about her relationship to the girl. 

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Missing girl, 8, found safe in Cumberland County

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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.

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

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One little girl and the swift actions of a group with a shared goal helped to save a giant pacific octopus in Washington state.

On cam: Little girl rescues giant Pacific octopus 

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Mac Horvath hit his 13th home run of the season and Will Sandy earned his first career save to lead No. 15 North Carolina to a 5-3 win over Duke on Saturday to claim the series.

Horvath, Sandy lock up series win over Duke

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NC State guard Jack Clark played one season with the Wolfpack after transferring from LaSalle.

Second NC State men's basketball player to transfer

NC State beats Va. Tech, 97-77

SEATTLE (AP) — UConn’s record Final Four run is over, thanks to a monumental performance by Ohio State.

UConn's Final Four streak ends with 73-61 loss to Ohio State

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The North Carolina Courage opened the 2023 NWSL season with a clean sheet win over the Kansas City Current, 1-0, Saturday in front of 4,948 fans at WakeMed Soccer Park. 