Several students involved in the crash of a school bus from Johnston County's Four Oaks Middle School were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon. 

Students injured in Johnston County crash, taken to hospital

A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

I've watched you for 30 years. I trust only you and your team as far as the weather or news goes. If some reason y'all are not on and I have to watch another station, I still wait for you. Because you are pretty much always right.

I've watched you for 30 years. I trust only you and your team as far as the weather or news goes. If some reason y'all are not on and I have to watch another station, I still wait for you. Because you are pretty much always right.

Any way I just wanted to congratulate you on a wonderful job, and I hope there will be 30 more years of your excellent weather knowledge.

From Susan in Rocky Mount

A Johnston County school bus has been involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Johnston County school bus involved in hit-and-run crash near Webb Mill road

School bus involved crash in Johnston County near Webb Mill Rd

Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: $5,000 reward offered 

Michael Jordan

Friday will be a dry and hot day, with temperatures reaching the low 90s.

Friday sizzles reaching 90 but a weekend cooldown is on the way 

Weekend outlook 

A woman was rescued Friday when the front porch of a Cary home collapsed.



Rescued: Woman trapped beneath collapsed porch near downtown Cary

Rescue: Woman trapped when porch of Cary home collapses

Protesters marched around UNC on Friday morning. Their nearly-two mile loop stopped traffic and interrupted students daily activities.

'Not proud of UNC:' Protesters march through campus, stopping traffic and interrupting student activities

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

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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

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department holds a processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer. 

Watch live: Processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer

Watch live: Processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer, who died in Charlotte last week

Emergency responders in Cary a rescue woman trapped on her front porch after the porch collapsed. 

Cary crews rescue woman trapped on front porch

Cary rescue woman trapped on front porch

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The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

David Tepper 

Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into the 124th U.S. Open Championship. It will mark his 23rd appearance at the event.

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

Tiger Woods

All NFL fans hope that one great draft class will make everything better. Is this the one for the Panthers? Probably not.