Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87.

<b>CNN</b> — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87

Thursday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a Level 2 risk for severe storms in the morning.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Damaging winds & hail possible early Thursday morning

Commute forecast for Thursday, May 9

Most traffic stops are routine. But the interstate intercept team also confiscates cash, drugs and even sometimes finds criminals wanted for arrest.

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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Gaston County EMS said in total they responded to over 1200 service related calls related to weather on Wednesday, as strong storms moved through southern North Carolina.

One person killed during severe weather Wednesday in Gaston County

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Brier Creek residents are upset with a recent string of break-ins. It comes as police say break-ins to start the year are their highest since 2022.

Raleigh police investigating seven break-ins since April in Brier Creek

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Donald Trump is heading into the most perilous phase of his hush money trial aside from the moment when the jury retires to consider its verdict

Critical days of Trump trial will test whether he can exercise discipline and restraint

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Brandon Lowe connected for a tie-breaking grand slam to lead the Durham Bulls past the Nashville Sounds 5-3 on Wednesday night at the DBAP.

Lowe's grand slam lifts Bulls past Sounds 5-3 

Seth Jarvis is like the little brother to the Hurricanes veterans, a role he's played his whole life.  Seth's big brother Kayden shares what it was like growing up Jarvis and how it helped make Seth the player he is today.  

Growing up Jarvis: Brothers Seth and Kayden Jarvis celebrate Hurricanes success together 

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jordan Montgomery allowed two runs through seven innings, Eugenio Suárez homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat Cincinnati 4-3 on Wednesday night, extending the Reds skid to a season-high seven straight.

Montgomery throws 7 solid innings and Diamondbacks hold off Reds 4-3. Cincy's skid now 7 games.

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Through two one-goal losses and a power-play conundrum, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves trailing by two games in the second-round series against the New York Rangers.