A gas leak on Thursday blocked major thoroughfares in downtown Raleigh.



Gas leak closes major streets in downtown Raleigh, forces evacuations 

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when our southeastern counties go under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 1 storm risk, 60 mph winds threaten weekend fun

Severe risk April 1, 2023

The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

Raleigh Convention Center

RAYMOND, Minn. (AP) — A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said.

Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations

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The Food and Drug Administration will now require medical devices meet specific cybersecurity guidelines after years of concerns that a growing number of internet-connected products used by hospitals and healthcare providers could be hit by hacks and ransomware attacks.

Medical devices must ‘monitor, identify, address’ cybersecurity threats, FDA rules

Could wearables detect COVID-19, other illnesses? RTI, Pentagon, Garmin to find out

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College hoops bracket challenge

A Goldsboro man is facing assault charges in connection with a Christmas Day shooting, Wayne County sheriff's deputies said.

<b>GOLDSBORO, N.C.</b> — A Goldsboro man is facing assault charges in connection with a Christmas Day shooting, Wayne County sheriff’s deputies said.

Investigators said Johnnie Allen Jernigan Jr., 43, of the 1500 block of Old Smithfield Road, was involved in a confrontation with two people who came to his residence about 7 a.m. Jernigan allegedly shot into a vehicle, striking someone inside it.

The victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, investigators said. They did not release more details.

Jernigan was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. He was held on a $150,000 secured bond.<br />

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Goldsboro man charged in shooting

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

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Check out the sunset on Wednesday night at Lake Gaston.

Sunset at Lake Gaston in North Carolina

The NC House unveiled its planned budget for 2023-2025.

NC House unveils budget

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Thursday, March 30, 2023 -- Gun violence is on the rise and this latest action by our legislators only escalates that sorry trajectory.

Editorial: For legislators it's about showing up. What happens when some don't

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The Durham Bulls return Friday, March 31, starting their season with a game against the Norfolk Tides.



Durham Bulls host Norfolk Tides for season opener Friday 

Bulls Beat Stripers 5-3

Greg Gantt becomes the third member of the Wolfpack to enter the transfer portal since the end of the 2022-23 season.

Reports: NC State forward Greg Gantt to enter transfer portal

NC State beats Va. Tech, 97-77

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said.

9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

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The Raleigh arena that is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and NC State's men's basketball team will remain PNC Arena for, at least, the next two years under a new agreement between the hockey team and the bank.