17 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Sampson, and Hoke counties.

We’re also following an Amtrak train caught on camera crashing into two cars in Raleigh. Plus, we take you inside the emotional court hearing in the murder case of a woman found dead in Wake County. Also, learn about the new effort by the city of Raleigh to find housing for homeless residents. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7: Storms active on Dual Doppler 5000 radar ⛈️ How long threats last and what to expect on Thursday

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

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

Student testing 

Look on the sidelines as you watch the Puppy Bowl this Sunday and you'll see a sweet face from the Tar Heel State.

Reba, a Puppy Bowl XVI backup, was born in Caswell County. She made the big game when Animal Planet, which produces the Super Bowl counter-programming, selected her video from thousands of entries.

In all, 96 puppies were chosen to frolic on screen on Super Bowl Sunday.

Reba, according to the Animal Protection Society of Caswell County, spend more time napping than chasing the ball.

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NC pup, nominated for Puppy Bowl, decides to nap instead

Reba, from Caswell County, is a backup for the Puppy Bowl

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

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

Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone

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 

Raleigh Animal Control officers found an iguana for the second time in 2024.

Raleigh-bound reptile: Animal control finds 5-foot-long iguana roaming around

Raleigh animal control finds 5-foot iguana

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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

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.

Canes look to energize power play in return to Raleigh for Game 3

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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

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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Raleigh is putting $5 million into a new effort to find housing for people living outside in camps. The city said there are 48 homeless camps on city park land and another 21 on land like the beltline at Capitol Boulevard.



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