A Level 1 risk of severe weather Sunday for areas south of the Triangle. Level 2 for a sliver of Sampson county.


Severe weather alert for Sunday, Level 1 for areas south of the Triangle

Severe weather alert for Sunday

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.

'My city is gone:' Tornado kills 23, injures dozens and levels buildings across rural South

'Take cover now:' Tornado flattens parts of Mississippi, killing 13

National champion and to Tar heel Sports Network analyst Eric Montross has been diagnosed with cancer.

A battle off the court, UNC legend and radio analyst Eric Montross diagnosed with cancer

UNC legend and radio analyst Eric Montross 

A man is dead after an altercation with Lenoir County Sheriff deputies during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Suspect shot, killed in Kinston after aiming rifle at deputies 

A recent solar storm produced aurora seen as far south as New Mexico, space weather forecasts predict increased activity Saturday night as well.

Look up: More Northern Lights could be visible in NC tonight

Aurora borealis seen from the International Space Station

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

We all sleep better because we know you have us covered in case of bad weather. 

We all sleep better because we know you have us covered in case of bad weather. Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you on air for many years to come.

From Pat & Dale in Aberdeen

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Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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Powerball Drawing

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

One little girl and the swift actions of a group with a shared goal helped to save a giant pacific octopus in Washington state.

On cam: Little girl rescues giant Pacific octopus 

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The North Carolina Courage opened the 2023 NWSL season with a clean sheet win over the Kansas City Current, 1-0, Saturday in front of 4,948 fans at WakeMed Soccer Park. 

Gejl's strike lifts North Carolina over Kansas City in season opener

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NC State guard Jack Clark played one season with the Wolfpack after transferring from LaSalle.

Second NC State men's basketball player to transfer

NC State beats Va. Tech, 97-77

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced on Saturday he will run for governor in 2024, a bid that will likely require him besting Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to earn the Republican nomination.

North Carolina treasurer running for governor in 2024

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Nathan James Bailey has been charged with possessing a firearm on educational property and impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Man impersonating an officer was arrested for bringing weapon to child's elementary school 

Johnson county elementary school

East Carolina University's football program is the first to extend an offer to Cuthbertson class of 2024 wide receiver/defensive back Evan Taylor. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound corner has been an all-conference selection in the Southern Carolina 4A.