Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, has died in federal prison, according to the Bureau of Prisons. Kaczynski was found dead around 8 a.m. His cause of death wasn't immediately known. 

Unabomber has died: Ted Kaczynski found dead in NC prison

Monday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with showers and storms that could become strong to severe mainly after lunchtime. Storms will have potential to produce damaging winds and hail Monday afternoon and evening. 

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Monday brings risk of severe storms with potential for damaging winds and hail.

A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — State utility regulators will hear more Thursday eveningfrom people affected by last month's ice storm.

will hold the second of six public forums at 6 p.m. in Raleigh.

The meeting will be held in the Utilities Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street.

Additional public meetings will be held in January in Salisbury, Greensboro, Charlotte, and Henderson:

<li>              Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003: 6:00 p.m., Civic Center, 315 South Boundary Street, Salisbury</li>

<li>              Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003: 6:00 p.m., Greensboro College, Cowen Building, Cowen Lecture Hall, Second Floor, 815 West Market Street, Greensboro </li>

<li>              Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003: 6:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Criminal Court Building, Room 1101, 700 East Fourth Street, Charlotte </li>

<li>              Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003: 6:00 p.m., Vance County Courthouse, District Courtroom No. 1, Main Floor, 156 Church Street, Henderson </li>

Customers and state officials questioned the response byProgress Energy and Duke Power Company. Company officials said theydid the best they could, but that damage from broken tree limbs wasvery widespread.

At the height of the power outages, 1.5 million North Carolinians were without power.

Raleigh Power Customers To Sound Off In Public Hearing Thursday

Former Vice President Mike Pence said in Greensboro that he was troubled by the recent federal indictment against former President Donald Trump, but added "no one is above the law." Trump plans to speak at the same event Saturday night.

In NC speech, Pence says he was 'troubled' by Trump charges but opposes former president's reelection bid

Pence speaks in NC

North Carolina conservatives voted to censure sitting Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis at the party's annual convention Saturday.

NC GOP votes to censure Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, citing his record on gay marriage, immigration

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COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted his historic federal indictment as "ridiculous" and "baseless," saying in his first public appearance since the charges were unsealed that the 37 felony counts were an attack on his supporters as he tried to turn legal peril into political advantage.

Trump blasts federal indictment as 'baseless' in speech to Republicans in Georgia

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday. He was 81.

Unabomber has died: Ted Kaczynski found dead in NC prison cell 

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You'll have 'Billy Jean' and 'Beat It' stuck in your head after watching this video. The drumline students at Smithfield-Selma High School created a toe-tapping music video full of flashing lights, costumes, choreography and an undeniable rhythm.

Watch: Local student drumline creates incredible Michael Jackson tribute music video 

Students at Selma-Smithfield High School create Michael Jackson drumline tribute.

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

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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

Former Vice President Mike Pence, who is seeking the Republican Party nomination for president, is scheduled to speak in Greensboro. Pence and his running mate, former President Donald Trump, soured following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. 

Mike Pence addresses NC GOP convention live in Greensboro ahead of an expected speech by former President Donald Trump

State Troopers say a Volvo sedan was traveling at a low-rate of speed on the interstate before it was rear-ended by the driver of a Mazda around midnight. The man crashed into a concrete median and died on impact.

Man killed in overnight crash on I-40

Meet Ivy! This 3-year-old Golden-Mix loves walks, and will do best in a calm home. She enjoys relaxing in her crate, and loud noises and crowded places cause her some stress. If you think she sounds like your perfect match for a more slow-paced pup, learn more about Ivy at GoldenRescueNC.org.

Pet of the Day: June 10, 2023

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

Ivan Lopez

Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber for years of attacks that killed 3, dies in prison at 81

The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

Baseball: South Brunswick vs Hoggard (Mar. 21, 2023)

Rolesville rising senior running back Isiah Jones has received a verbal scholarship offer from NC State University.