The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Allergy season is here. It's earlier and stronger than expected.

In Depth with Dan: How pollen season is changing

Pollen on car

Moore County deputies arrested a 67-year-old man late Saturday after he allegedly stabbed another man during a party at a home in Pinebluff. 

<b>PINEBLUFF, N.C.</b> — Moore County deputies arrested a 67-year-old man late Saturday after he allegedly stabbed another man during a party at a home in Pinebluff. 

Deputies responded to the home, at 312 Westview Loop, at about 8 p.m. An unidentified man was taken to a hospital in Pinehurst with stab wounds. His name has not been released, and authorities did not provide more information about the extent of his injuries. 

Ja Hughe Collins was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Collins was being held at the Moore County jail Sunday under a $75,000 secured bond.

Derek Medlin

Man, 67, charged in Moore County stabbing

Ja Hughe Collins

A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to help carjacking victim in Lumberton

Jonathan Lecompte

After we saw the hottest day of the year so far on Monday, we will see highs in the 80s on Tuesday along with a chance for severe weather.

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday as summer-like heat continues

There is a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Tuesday for parts of central North Carolina, including all of the Triangle. Storms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

Baker's attorney, Lee Turner, said the young girl had been posing as a 19-year-old East Carolina University student. The judge, however, wasn't buying it.

'Under 13 is under 13': Attorney claims man charged with kidnapping & rape was in 'relationship' with 12-year-old Durham girl

Man faces kidnapping, statutory rape charges after Wake County traffic stop

Thirteen years ago, on April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes touched down in North Carolina for the greatest one-day total on record for the state.

13 years ago today: 30 tornadoes ripped through NC, killing 24

Neighbors of victims reflect on memories, 10 years after tragic tornadoes

"It's unknown at this time if any drugs collected at the scene of each location, if any, is laced," the Goldsboro police chief said in a statement. "That is part of the ongoing investigations, and it's too soon to say."

4 bodies found in Goldsboro raises concerns about fentanyl

Bodies found in Goldsboro

WRAL-TV News Broadcasts: Watch each newscast live or watch the most recent newscast on demand.

WRAL Late News 

WRAL Noon News

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Fans of the NC State Wolfpack's men's and women's basketball teams are celebrating the teams' run to the Final Four on Monday night on Hillsborough Street at the Memorial Belltower. NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Athletics Director Boo Corrigan and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin are expected to speak Monday night at the event.

NC State men's and women's basketball teams honored for Final Four appearances at Memorial Belltower

Videos

Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career. 

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

WNBA_Draft_Basketball_52462

Caleb Foster confirmed he would return for his sophomore season in Monday's episode of "The Brotherhood Podcast."

Caleb Foster to return, says he's '1,000% committed to Duke' for 2024-25 season

buckduke20

The "30 for 30" documentary will explore Stuart Scott's impact on broadcasting, journalism, sports, and culture.

ESPN planning to make '30 for 30' documentary on Stuart Scott

Williams, UNC return to court for Late Night

Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4-under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years.