We’re also following a school bus crash in Johnston County, the emotional farewell to one of four officers killed in a shootout in Charlotte, and Five on Your Side’s Restaurant Ratings. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Timing out weekend rain ☔ Who could see showers and storms, plus where temperatures climb

A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

EARNHARDT-1 Ocean

The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper hit and killed a pedestrian in Sampson County Tuesday evening, authorities said.

Trooper crash in Salemburg