97 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when much of the state is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: Wind gusts could reach 50 MPH on first day of Dreamville, Level 1 threat in effect

Level 1 threat  includes most of the viewing area for April1, 2023

On Friday night, the festival announced the gates would open at 2 p.m. Saturday instead of noon due to the expected high winds and possible lightning. 

Dreamville Festival starting time pushed back to 2 p.m. With Level 1 risk, planners share how that changes things

Saturday headliners forecast for Dreamville Festival

The Dreamville Festival kicks off Saturday at Dix Park in Raleigh. The two-day event is sold out. Saturday's weather is expected to include rain and wind, which could affect the event.

Windy, wet weather on tap for first day of Dreamville Festival

Dreamville Raleigh NC 2023 - What to expect

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

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning deadly weather including tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois and made a fatal sweep into rural Indiana.

Storms strike Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana; 7 reported dead

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Panera is offering free coffees, teas, fountain beverages and Charged Lemonades through October 31 when you sign up for the new Unlimited Sip Club by Sept. 14!

Panera offering free drinks through Oct. 31 with Unlimited Sip Club sign up

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Panera Bread is offering 20% off Gift Card purchases made online and in-app through Sept. 5!

Panera Bread: 20% off gift cards online and in-app through Sept. 5

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Panera is offering free coffee, tea, lemonade and fountain drinks through July 4 when you sign up for the new Unlimited Sip Club by May 6th!

Panera offering free drinks through July 4 with Unlimited Sip Club sign up!

Panera Bread is offering a coupon for $5 off orders of $20 or more with the code through August 31!

Panera Bread coupon: $5 off orders of $20 or more through 8/31

Panera Store Front, Cary, NC

Panera Bread is offering 20% off online Gift Card purchases through August 31, 2021!

Panera Bread: 20% off gift cards through Aug. 31

Panera is offering a free daily bagel from July 2-4 to anyone who has chosen to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Panera offering free daily bagel to vaccinated from July 2-4

Panera Bread, Cary, NC Store Front

For those who enjoy iced coffee, the winter months can cause a painfully cold coffee-drinking experience.

Panera creates bread bowl gloves for iced coffee drinkers 

Panera creates bread bowl gloves

Panera is offering 3 months of free unlimited hot coffee, iced coffee and hot tea when you sign up for a MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription by Jan. 31!

Panera: 3 months of free coffee and hot tea

Panera is offering 3 months of FREE unlimited hot coffee, iced coffee and hot tea when you sign up for a MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription by Dec. 31!

Panera: Sign up by TODAY, Dec. 31 for 3 months of free coffee and hot tea!

Panera Bread is offering 20% off gift cards purchased online through September 7th! Plus, get $5 off an order of $20 or more for curbside, drive-through or delivery orders!

Panera Bread: 20% off gift cards through Sept. 7

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Panera has extended the sign up date for their free coffee & tea offer! Get free unlimited hot coffee, iced coffee and hot tea all summer long if you sign up by July 13!

Panera: Sign up by July 13 for free coffee and hot tea all summer

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Panera Bread is now offering a new Panera Family Feast meal for $29 including 2 kids sandwiches, 2 half sandwiches, salad, mac & cheese and baguette. There is also a discount on gift cards and free delivery is available right now. 