The crash occurred on I-40 east between Wade Avenue and Harrison Avenue.

Crash shuts down all lanes of I-40 East near Wade Avenue

The chance for rain and storms is joining our warm weather. The hour by hour timing for weekend showers

On WRAL at 11 : The chance for storms is joining our warm weather. The hour by hour timing for weekend showers

We're LIVE in Roxboro with the latest on a deadly shooting that killed one person and put two others -- including the gunman -- in the hospital.

On FOX 50 at 10: Triple shooting kills one person & puts two others, including gunman, in the hospital. We’re LIVE in Roxboro with the latest

The list, circulating among students and parents at York Elementary, includes names and descriptions that range from cute and sweet to lazy and the use of vulgarities, even comments about one student's pimples. 

Wake Co. teacher suspended; burn list circulates with insults about 5th graders

Exceprt from York Elementary burn list

DeDreana Freeman, the city councilor who can be heard shouting off camera described her use of profanity as a "byproduct of my passion."

'The council is human:' Durham council responds to concerns after screaming match caught on camera

The City of Durham logo. Photo taken August 17, 2018. 

A shooting in Roxboro on the 200 block of West Morehead street Friday afternoon has left one person dead and two others in critical condition.

Roxboro shooting leaves one person dead and two critically injured

Roxboro 

As he prepares for an expected campaign for governor next year, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to amp up rhetoric against gay, lesbian and transgender people that has become a key part of his political brand.

'God formed me' to fight LGBTQ issues, NC's Mark Robinson says as 2024 governor's race looms

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

Nathan James Bailey has been charged with possessing a firearm on educational property and impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Man impersonating an officer was arrested for bringing weapon to child's elementary school 

Johnson county elementary school

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

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Tara Lynn and her family recently enjoyed a special Polar Express train ride in the mountains of North Carolina. Check out her experience and find out how early you need to buy tickets.

Take the Kids: Polar Express ride along the Great Smoky Mountains Railway

Polar Express 

The moment will forever be remembered by many family members as "that time we all almost died" on the side of a mountain. 

Kathy Hanrahan: Living on the Edge

View from the Sevierville, Tenn., cabin

In Maggie Valley, the town's scenic destination and 8-acre festival grounds keep residents and visitors busy all year round. 

Outdoor venue in NC Smokies serves as a gateway to year-round attractions

Visit Maggie Valley : Spotlight : festival grounds

Uncover the charm and beauty of this family friendly destination, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smoky Mountains.

>> GO OUT AND ABOUT. >>> WELCOME TO MAGGIE VALLEY. IT'S A GREAT OPTION FOR PEOPLE TO VISIT. THERE'S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT. IT'S A COLLECTION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES THAT OFFER SOMETHING THAT YOU WON'T SEE ANYWHERE ELSE. THE TOWN IS WALKABLE. THE TOWN IS FRIENDLY. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. WE HAVE SKIING, GOLFING, FISHING, HIKING, YEAR ROUND. AND PLENTY OF FESTIVALS AT THE MAGGIE VALLEY FESTIVAL. >> THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS IS 8- ACRES OF OPEN SPACE SURROUNDED BY THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. VERY UNIQUE. VERY TRANQUIL. AND IT REALLY KIND OF MAKES YOU ESCAPE FROM WHATEVER PROBLEMS THAT YOU'RE HAVING. THE FESTIVAL SEASON IS 2021, WE HAVE 23 UNIQUE EVENTS. WEEKENDS, MAY IS OUR MUSIC MONTH. WE'RE HAVING FIVE CONCERTS. WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT FROM THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS, AND YOU'LL LEAVE WITH A SMILE. >> WELCOME TO BEAR WATERS BREWING COMPANY. BEAR WATERS BREWING COMPANY IS A WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BREWERY. THE FLAGSHIP HERE IS OUR JONATHAN CREEK BLOND, WHICH IS NAMED AFTER THE CREEK RIGHT HERE ON OUR PROPERTY. WE ALSO HAVE AN IPA. WE HAVE ALL KINDS OF STYLES. EVERYTHING FROM EUROPEAN TO LAGGERS TO STOUTS AND SOURS. YOU CAN COME DOWN AND HAVE A GREAT BEER AND GREAT FOOD EXPERIENCE AT THE BREWERY. >> WE TRIED TO CAPTURE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN OUR PRODUCT, AND THAT'S WATER. THAT'S THE ATMOSPHERE WE TRY TO CREATE. A FUN FAMILY, BUT CALM. >>> MAGGIE VALLEY IS DEFINITELY KNOWN FOR THE LOCAL CUISINE. YOU WON'T FIND ANY CHAIN RESTAURANTS IN MAGGIE VALLEY. IT IS ALL SMALL BUSINESSES THAT YOU'RE SUPPORTING IN THE VALLEY. YOU CAN FIND EVERYTHING FROM FRESH MOUNTAIN TROUT TO HOMEMADE PIZZAS, TO FRESH BURGERS. ANYTHING YOU WANT IS HERE. THE HOSPITALITY AND THE FRIENDLINESS OF THE PEOPLE HERE IS JUST A GREAT PLACE TO BE. >> WELCOME TO POTTERY. WE MAKE EVERYTHING FROM BUTTER DISHES, SMALL LITTLE CONDIMENT BOWLS, ALL THE WAY TO SCULPTURAL PIECES. WE COVER A BROAD RANGE. WE HAVE PEOPLE COMING IN ALL THE TIME THAT WILL COME IN AND GRAB A STOOL, SIT DOWN, AND WATCH US WORK AT THE POTTER'S WHEEL OR WATCH US HAND BUILD. I THINK THE MOUNTAIN REGION IN GENERAL HAS BEEN KIND OF A MAGNET FOR ARTISTS. I BELIEVE THE RICH VISUAL SIMULATION THAT YOU EXPERIENCE HERE WHEN YOU LOOK OUT AT THESE MOUNTAINS AND THE TREES. I THINK THAT'S WHY A LOT OF ARTISTS ARE DRAWN TO THE AREA. THERE ARE PAINTERS AND SCULPTURES AND WEAVERS AND ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE COME HERE FROM EVERYWHERE. I THINK MAGGIE VALLEY IS A GREAT PLACE TO COME TO BECAUSE IT IS NOT AS COMMERCIALIZED AS A LOT OF OTHER TOURIST AREAS ARE. YOU CAN STILL FIND SOLITUDE AND PEACE AND QUIET HERE. >> WELCOME TO ELEVATOR MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY COMPANY. WE'RE A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. WE MAKE A CRAFT VODKA AND WHISKY. WE DO TOURS AND TASTINGS ALL DAY LONG. AT NIGHT, WE'RE A MUSIC VENUE, AND WE MAKE MOONSHINE. WATER IS A KEY INGREDIENT AND WE HAVE ONE OF THE MOST STOCKED TROUT STREAM. IT IS OUR MAIN INGREDIENT. MAGGIE VALLEY IS A PLACE. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS BESIDES THE DISTILLERY. WE HAVE A WORLD CLASS MUSEUM. A COLLECTION THAT IS AMAZING, INCLUDING THE LAST JUMP. WE HAVE GEM MINES, CARPET GOLF. PEOPLE CALL IT PUT PUT. WE CALL IT CARPET GOLF. AND IT'S A LOT OF FAMILY FUN. WE'RE A VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY. AND PEOPLE THAT WANT TO COME AND EXPERIENCE THE MOUNTAINS LOVE TO COME HERE. JUST TO GET AWAY. GET PEACE AND QUIET AND HAVE LOTS OF THINGS TO DO WITH THE FAMILY. >> THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO. THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON, AND THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO SEE. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO VISITMAGGIEVALLEYNC.COM.

Maggie Valley

Craving a getaway after all this time cooped up at home? The Great Smoky Mountains are open and ready for a visit.

WHEN TRYING TO LAUNCH. AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.>> THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ARE OPEN AND READY FOR A FISH -- VISIT. >>> PEOPLE ARE TRAVELING FROM OTHER STATES TO HIT TRAILS WELL KEEPING THEIR DISTANCE.

Great Smoky Mountains park reopens

A long-term study in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park shows that the number of adult Fraser firs has increased over the last 30 years.

After decades of devastation, a comeback for western NC forests

Dead Fraser fir trees in North Carolina's Balsam Range

After pocketing a rock from  the Great Smoky Mountains, a young visitor felt so guilty she mailed the rock back, along with a sweet letter. 

Girl sends rock back to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Robert Beatty is living the dream of plenty of authors. After toiling over characters and storylines and manuscripts for years, Beatty landed on a hit.