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

We're also tracking the hours we’re most at risk for hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Plus, find out why some Jewish North Carolinians worry adding to the definition of antisemitism to state law could censor free speech. Then, 5 on Your Side has your best buys for Mother’s Day. Watch WRAL-TV at 4 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4: Caught on camera: Amtrak train hits two cars in Raleigh. What new surveillance video shows about the crash

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

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

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It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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Durham City leaders will hold a public hearing on Monday to discuss providing more affordable housing in the Bull City.



<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Durham City leaders will hold a public hearing on Monday to discuss providing more affordable housing in the Bull City.

Advocates say housing is affordable when it comprises no more than 30 percent of a family's budget, including utilities.

The North Carolina Housing Coalition says 33 percent or roughly 39,000 households in Durham County are paying more than they can afford. City leaders are looking at changes that might motivate developers and landlords to make housing units around planned rail transit stations cheaper.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in Durham's city council chambers.

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More than 30 percent of Durham families can't afford their homes

More than 30 percent of Durham families can't afford their housing

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



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Isolated tornadoes, damaging winds & hail possible Wednesday evening

WRAL Weather Alert Days Wednesday & Thursday

An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.


Amtrak passenger train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh, no one injured

Train tracks blocked at Hillsborough Street in Raleigh after crash

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has announced a clear bag policy and other restrictions for its upcoming commencement ceremonies.


UNC enforces clear bag policy for graduation, will require graduates to show ID card

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

State house lawmakers voted almost unanimously Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would add a broad definition of antisemitism to state law. 



NC House votes overwhelmingly to approve bill defining antisemitism

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The billboard industry wants to be able to cut down more trees along North Carolina roads, including some trees that are protected under state law. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a similar bill in 2019, but GOP lawmakers are pushing it again now.

NC billboard industry once again heads for political fight with tourism advocates, environmentalists

Judge Halts TikTok Ban in Montana

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Severe risk Wednesday

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Sky 5 flies over train accident in Raleigh at Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road.

Sky 5 flies over train accident in Raleigh

Sky 5 flies over O2 fitness on Chapel Hill Road, where a police presence was reported. 

Police officers respond to O2 Fitness in Morrisville 

Sky 5 flies over gas leak in Fayetteville that prompted evacuations

Videos

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Riley Ammenhauser has become a record-breaking, triple-jumping track athlete at Michigan and something of an entrepreneur.

In the NIL landscape, schools are turning to companies to train and manage in-house general managers

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday that a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members.

Rory McIlroy won't rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were 'uncomfortable' with his potential return

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Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.