9 NC counties are under alert, including Wake and Franklin counties.

At 12:45 p.m., the State Highway Patrol reported that a tornado touched down near the Lowes in Garner. Tune into WRAL News Plus for continuous coverage and live updates.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Tornado touches down in Garner, SHP says

A tornado was reported to have touched down in Garner.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Tornado reported in Garner

Zuri Dorsey, 2, is believed to be in a red 2016 Honda Accord with NC license tag number RAZ-9972. She may be with 27-year-old Deandre Alante Dorsey. 

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Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

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The WRAL Sports team breaks down college bowl season by matchups, mascots and must-sees to help you plan your viewing.

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Debra Goldman, a Wake County school board member involved in a scandal, appears likely to lose her bid for state Auditor. Chris Malone, a fellow school board member implicated in the scandal, appears headed for a win. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A pair of Republicans linked by scandal are on different electoral paths tonight.  

Debra Goldman, a Republican Wake County school board member, has been trying to unseat Democratic Auditor Beth Wood. 

With 2.6 million votes counted, Wood leads Goldman with 54 percent of the vote. 

Goldman may have been hurt by <a href="https://www.wral.com/alleged-school-board-romance-pops-up-in-nc-house-campaign-sign/11731888/">by the disclosure of a police report</a> in which she claimed that fellow school board member Chris Malone should have been a suspect in a theft from her home. 

Malone told police that the two had carried on an affair while they were both married to other people. Goldman denied that there was ever a romance and said she rebuffed Malone's advances.

Malone is a candidate in state House district 35, a swing district in northern Wake County. 

While early returns show Goldman headed for a loss, Malone leads Democrat Lori Millberg with 55 percent of the vote with 16 of 18 precincts counted. 

<strong>Update:</strong> Early vote broke heavily for Millberg, but Malone held onto his lead. Unofficial returns show he held on with 50.6 percent of the vote versus 49.4 percent for Millberg. 

Goldman headed for loss, Malone on track to win

A tornado has touched down in Garner, according to the State Highway Patrol. There is also a tornado warning in effect for Wake County and Franklin County until 1:30 p.m.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Tornado touches down in Garner, tornado warning in effect for Wake & Franklin counties

Tornado risk Sunday

They are believed to be traveling from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to North Carolina in a red 2016 Honda Accord with NC license tag number RAZ-9972.

Amber Alert : 2 year-old Zuri Dorsey missing, last seen in pink and white pajamas

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At 6:47 p.m., Goldsboro police were dispatched to the Longhorn Steakhouse at 609 N. Berkeley Blvd. in reference to a shot being fired inside the restaurant.

Man flees after accidentally shooting woman at Longhorn Steakhouse in Goldsboro

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General Assembly Republicans forced a pair of contracts on the North Carolina Department Public Instruction. One didn't yield a planned pilot project, then lawmakers added $5 million to the budget. The other worries education experts.

No-bid contracts in state budget reveal divide between lawmakers and education officials

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Approximately 458,000 gallons of untreated wastewater flowed into an unnamed tributary of Sandy Creek. The spill happened after a large tree fell and damaged a sewer line.

More than 450,000 gallons of wastewater spill into Durham creek

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Representatives from the football teams at Hoggard and Weddington hold a postgame press conference following the NCHSAA 4A football state championship game in Raleigh.

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Following the 2A football state championship game, players and coaches from Clinton and Reidsville meet with the media.

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Jared McCain and No. 22 Duke are determined to make the most of a tough start to the season.

McCain scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in the first half, and the Blue Devils got rolling again following two losses and a week layoff, beating Charlotte 80-56 on Saturday.

McCain leads Duke past Charlotte with Diaz in attendance 

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Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach.  

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The restaurant is located just across the street from the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium complex.

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The North Carolina Central University men's basketball program overcame a 16-point deficit at Radford but were unable to claim the lead as the Highlanders were victorious 82-74. Sophomore Josh Smith led all Eagles and scorers with 19 points, followed by 17 points and seven rebounds from Po'Boigh King.

NC Central's comeback falls short 82-74 at Radford

NC Central falls at Radford 

Army linebacker Kalib Fortner scored on a fourth-quarter strip sack and then stuffed quarterback Tai Lavatai six inches from the goal line with 3 seconds left to help the Black Knights beat Navy 17-11 on Saturday and win the 124th meeting of the nation's oldest service academies.

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