Breaking News: Lamont Butler hits a buzzer-beater to send San Diego State to the Title Game, 72-71

Thousands watched artists hit the stage, including Ari Lennox, Toosii, City Girls, Earthgang, and Usher, who closed the night out.

Despite late start, Dreamville Festival draws in huge crowd on opening day 

Dreamville Festival on Saturday afternoon

There is no rain in the forecast for Sunday but we will have a chilly Sunday morning with temperatures in the mid-40s.

Wind advisory for Saturday night, cooler temperatures for Sunday

Dreamville weekend planner

An investigation is underway after one year dies from drowning, Saturday afternoon in Vance County.

Sheriff's office: 1-year-old drowns at Vance County home

Vance County

The Dreamville Festival kicks off Saturday at Dix Park in Raleigh. The two-day event is sold out. 

Artist line-up, traffic, weather: Your guide to Dreamville Festival 

Dreamville Raleigh NC 2023 - What to expect

Durham police responded to a shooting along Ashe Street on Saturday afternoon and discovered a girl was taken to the hospital by personal vehicle.

Girl taken to hospital following Durham shooting

Police investigate shooting that sent girl to hospital in Durham

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

Sounds like House Majority Leader Skip Stam will be watching Idol tonight, after all. 

Sounds like House Majority Leader Skip Stam, R-Wake, will be watching American Idol tonight to see if Garner native Scotty McCreery makes it into the top three. 

After Rep. Deborah Ross, D-Wake, made (yet another) announcement reminding House members to cheer for Scotty tonight, Stam stood up to ask if "Scotty" was a terrier. (Stam, according to his own staff, has never watched American Idol.)

Ross's comeback was quick:  "I'm sure he's gotten more votes from your district than you ever have."

An hour or two later, Stam sent out the following press release: 

<strong>NC House Majority Leader says, “Watch Scotty”</strong>

Since the end of today’s legislative session I have learned a lot about Scotty McCreery.  After talking to EVERYONE, I realized what a popular and talented young man he is.

I’ll be sure to watch tonight.  I have alerted my family, Facebook and Twitter friends to do the same.

After he wins, I hope to cheer him on in Garner.<br />

Sounds like somebody got an earful. Maybe two.<br />

Stam: Scotty who?

Rep. Paul Stam, R-District 37

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Sky 5 flies over the festivities at Dreamville in Raleigh on Saturday afternoon.

Sky 5 flies over Dreamville

Even though the day started rocky many festivalgoers are not letting the weather affect their spirits or having a good time.

Gates are open for the Dreamville Festival 

Videos

Jim Valvano's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame comes as no surprise to sports fans and those of us in the Triangle who saw Valvano's flair and splendor up close.

Jim Valvano's far-reaching contributions to basketball make him natural Hall of Fame pick

Jim Valvano celebrates 1983 NCAA Tournament championship

The Durham Bulls organization has been around since 1902. The team is celebrating its 110-year history in 2023. 

Durham Bulls baseball: A history of the team, the DBAP and minor league ball in Durham

Durham Bulls

It's already been four months since we crowned four football state champions from the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Here's a breakdown of which players are returning from those championship squads. Stay tuned to HighSchoolOT throughout the month of April for a new piece of football preview coverage every day.