WRAL Investigates the local emergency plan for a potential train derailment disaster, and asks why we’re left in the dark about the hazardous materials traveling through the Triangle.

On WRAL at 6: Hidden dangers on the rails: WRAL investigates the local emergency plan for a potential train derailment disaster

Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Canadian provinces.

Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke

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Check out summer movies with our cheap and free movies database, which lists 26 options for inexpensive summer movie fun.

Summer movie guide: 25 places for free, cheap kid-friendly movies

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<b>SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Five years after a Sampson County boy disappeared from his home, family members hope a new

will help bring forth new clues and answers.

Tristen "Buddy" Meyers was last seen at his home Oct. 5, 2000.

The Web site shows an age-enhanced picture of Buddy, now 9 years old.

Authorities ask that anyone with information about the child's disappearance to contact the Sampson County Sheriff's Office at

After 5 Years, Family Still Seeks Missing Sampson County Boy

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Four people were killed Wednesday and one person was hospitalized after a head-on crash on N.C. Highway 690 in Moore County.

Three sisters killed in head-on crash on Moore County highway 

Three sisters killed in Moore County crash

A 4-year-old is recovering after a venomous copperhead bit him on a family camping trip in North Carolina.



Child bitten by copperhead snake while camping in North Carolina

Child bit by copperhead snake while camping in North Carolina

Some citizens and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community are planning a peaceful protest after a new Holly Springs Pride Proclamation failed to recognize different sexual orientations.

'We're going to show up:' LGBTQIA+ advocates plan protest of Holly Springs Pride Proclamation 

Protest planned in response to Holly Springs Pride Proclamation 

North Carolina on Thursday is under a Code Orange alert, with air quality expected to worsen as the day goes on.



Air quality: Code Orange expected as conditions worsen Thursday afternoon

Air quality index: June 8, 2023

A man is facing charges after stealing a bulldog named Blue and selling the dog on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

Wake County deputies working to find stolen French bulldog named Blue

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

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

The bill would allow betting on professional, college and other sports on phones or other electronic devices.

NC lawmakers take final vote to legalize online sports gambling

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The ability for high school athletes in North Carolina to profit off their name, image, and likeness is on hold -- for now.

State Board of Education rule-making process could delay NIL for NC high school athletes for 6-12 months

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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)

It's the second straight day the continuing Canadian wildfires have impacted sports in the Northeastern United States.

Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires

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The teen, from Fayetteville, was trying to help a child struggling in the water.