WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell asked districts their guidelines for canceling school in severe weather and found it varies from county to county.



Schools closed for weather: How do NC districts make the decision? 

Idalia flooding in Fair Bluff, NC

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon told WRAL he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to North Carolina.

Could Raleigh land MLB expansion team? Hurricanes owner wants in

MLB Raleigh

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A judge ruled that Austin Thompson - who was 15 when, investigators say, he killed his brother and four others in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood - should be tried as an adult.

Raleigh mass shooting suspect will be tried as adult; father cited for firearms violation

Hedingham shooting victims autopsies reveal gruesome details of attack

Former Detective Omar Abdullah was sentenced to 38 days in jail and two years of supervised probation. 

Former Raleigh police officer sentenced to 38 days in jail for fake drug arrests that targeted Black men

Omar Abdullah

Raleigh folklore: Taylor Swift has played in Raleigh, but it's her little-known performance at Athens Drive High School that symbolizes how far she's come.

Raleigh folklore: That time a 16-year-old Taylor Swift played at Athens Drive High School

Taylor Swift at Athens Drive High School

WASHINGTON -- Moments after the House voted to boot Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as the speaker, one of his closest confidants, Rep. Patrick T. McHenry of North Carolina, stepped up to the dais to take the gavel as the interim speaker.

What Can Patrick McHenry, the Interim Speaker, Do?

But getting coaches into every school would be a tall order, and one program ends after this year.

Coaches for teachers shows promise in some NC schools, studies say

Classroom generic, teacher generic

Just days away from the primary election, the candidates for mayor are hanging their hats on different issues.

Mayor Mitch Colvin, challengers talk Fayetteville mayoral race

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin

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NC State sophomore quarterback MJ Morris was named the starter on Sunday, replacing Brennan Armstrong at the position.

NC State's Morris prepared, ready for starting QB role

Boston College takes down NC State, 21-20

NC State fans seem excited for their change at quarterback. Plus, proof that field goals are harder than you think and more!

MJ Morris, Stormy the Pig and a "service alligator" in the sports moments of the week

Mack Brown said transfer wide receiver Tez Walker could play in the College Football Playoffs or in the team's bowl game because those take place after the fall semester is over. The NCAA deemed Walker ineligible for the 2023 regular season.