25 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Sampson, and Lee counties.

We also hear how a man helped a driver escape before an Amtrak train collided with his car. We’re also tracking waves of storms bringing isolated tornadoes and hail threats. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Graduation ceremony security changes at UNC 🎓 What students must bring and the items no longer allowed inside

Many traffic stops on Interstate 95 in North Carolina start with speeding, but a simple infraction can yield weapons, drugs, even a wanted criminal. On WRAL-TV at 6, WRAL Investigates rides with the I-95 interception team, one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement.


WRAL Investigates at 6: Drugs, money, speed. Ride along with law enforcement teams on one of the deadliest highways in America

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

The brandy crusta, a Cognac drink with lemon juice, Curaçao and maraschino liqueur, Nov. 22, 2018. Its defining aspects — both very theatrical — are a long lemon twist that snakes inside the glass and a sugared rim (the crusta). (Melina Hammer/The New York Times)

Resurrecting a New Orleans Bar and Its Dramatic Drink