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</b> — David Smith:Visitation, Saturday 5-7pm  North Raleigh Funeral HomeService, Sunday 10am North Raleigh Funeral HomeBurial, Raleigh Memorial Park

Bryan Reeves:Visitation, Saturday 2-4pm North Raleigh Funeral HomeService, Sunday 2pm Trinity Baptist Church, RaleighBurial, Raleigh Memorial Park**flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Youth Program

Matthew Yurcak:Visitation, Sunday 6:30-8:30pm North Raleigh Funeral HomeService, Monday 9:30am  St. Francis of Assisi ChurchNo burial information

Jamie Brewer:Visitation, Monday 12-2pm St. Francis of Assisi ChurchService, Monday  2pm  St. Francis of Assisi ChurchBurial, Raleigh Memorial Park**public memorial Saturday 7-9pm Farmington Heights Church in Wilson...everyone welcome

Funeral, Memorial Information For Accident Victims

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

A day after federal prosecutors unsealed dozens of criminal charges against Donald Trump, the former president plans to address a crowd of more than 1,000 conservative supporters in North Carolina.

Defiant in face of federal indictments, Trump heads to NC for GOP convention speech

Special Counsel Avoided One Risk but Took on Another by Bringing Trump Case in Miami

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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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.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

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After getting hammered by the Cavs, The Blue Devils will play the super regional host with an NCAA College World Series berth on the line Sunday.

Duke falls to Cavs in Game 2 of NCAA super regional, Game 3 set for noon Sunday

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

Alumni of Shaw University are rallying to protect and preserve sites of immense importance, not just to Raleigh history, but national history and Black history.

'We don't want to lose Shaw:' Alumni concerned rezoning will erase Black history 

Shaw alumni are rallying to preserve the first structure build for the higher education of Black women in the US.

Zane Williams of Wake Forest High School committed to the Wolfpack five days after receiving a scholarship offer.