Tropical storm and hurricane forecasts. The WRAL Severe Weather Center is tracking the tropics to help you stay ahead of hurricanes and tropical storms.

Tracking the tropics 2023: Your source for hurricane and tropical storm watch updates

Tropical Storm Arlene

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream makers churned out 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream, generating nearly 29,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in wages. You could say that ice cream is a deliciously cool catalyst for the economy.

Counting down the top 20 ice cream flavors in America

Butter pecan ice cream

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I am so grateful to you, because you saved our lives on April 16th, 2011. I will always keep the Weather Call on my cell phone. I pray that you have many years WRAL TV. I love you with all my heart. God bless you and your family always.

From Anne in Dunn

Drivers at the interstate said the accident was caused by a fire nearby, which created poor visibility on the interstate.

I-795 reopens hours after 24-car crash shut down the road in both directions

Massive traffic pile up on I-795 southbound in Wilson County

The Triangle will be under a Code Red air quality alert that starts at midnight and lasts through all of Wednesday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Everyone should try to limit their time outside if possible.

Code Red air quality alert issued for Triangle at midnight, Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, June 7

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside a downtown theater in Richmond, Virginia, where a high school graduation ceremony had just ended, causing hundreds of attendees to flee in panic, weep and clutch their children, authorities and witnesses said.

2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Shooting reported on VCU campus

ATVs and dirt bikes doing stunts and weaving in and out of traffic on busy roads has become a common problem in Durham and one that drivers are tired of dealing with.

Years-long problem of reckless ATV riders in Durham comes to a head as frustration mounts for drivers, police

Durham, Chapel Hill police address ATVs, dirt bikes on busy roads

More than 30 people are set to speak Tuesday night before the Raleigh City Council even as city leaders consider a 5% raise for public safety workers.

Dozens expected to advocate for pay increases for Raleigh police officers

City of Raleigh police

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

More than 30 people are set to speak during Tuesday night’s Raleigh City Council meeting about the need to pay more for police officers in the city.

Raleigh City Council meets to discuss proposed pay raise for public safety workers

Two are in custody after a shooting injured seven people Tuesday at a high school graduation being held near Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond

Virignia police deliver update on high school graduation shooting near VCU in Richmond

In addition to the bus driver bonus bonuses, the Wake County School Board will vote on the name of a new high school, which will open in Morrisville in 2027

Wake School board meets to vote on bus driver bonuses 

Videos

Aranda records game-high three hits, Gray goes yard in series-opening defeat

Birds beat Bulls 4-3

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Nancy Norris shared the news that her daughter, Abby Norris, was left out of the school yearbook. She shared her frustration on Facebook, which led to the post going viral.

Johnston County mother speaks out after she says her child was left out of the school yearbook

Nancy and Abby Norris

OCALA, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida mother was fatally shot through the front door of her neighbor's home while her 9-year-old son stood next to her, a violent culmination of what police said was a 21/2-year feud.

Mother fatally shot by neighbor after dispute over playing children, sheriff says

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Randy Lewis spent nearly a month at UNC Hospitals after getting attacked by a bull on his farm in Alamance County.

NC farmer attacked by bull returns home after 26-day hospital stint

Randy Lewis on farm

Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.