On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put children in danger. One expert reveals a new tactic to save lives.

Forsyth Technical Community College on Thursday alerted students of a report of shots fired in the area.



'Active situation': Forsyth Tech reports armed men on campus and shots fired; campus asked to shelter in place

Forsyth Tech campus alerted to shots fired in area; asked to shelter in place

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when our southeastern counties go under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 1 storm risk, 60 mph winds threaten weekend fun

Severe risk April 1, 2023

One day only: Step inside Raleigh's secret garden, nearly a century old

Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village. 

A gas leak on Thursday blocked major thoroughfares in downtown Raleigh and forced the evacuation of five buildings in the area.



Gas leak repaired in downtown Raleigh, roads will be closed 4 to 5 hours 

Gas leak closes major streets in downtown Raleigh, forces evacuations 

The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

Raleigh Convention Center

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College hoops bracket challenge

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Port of Wilmington Coverage

Ports around the world are seeing supply chain slowdowns, but that's not the case in North Carolina. The ports in Wilmington are viewing the crisis elsewhere as an opportunity.

NIGHT AT 7:30 ON WRAL AND SUNDAY MORNING AT 8:30 ON FOX 50. >>> THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN IS TAKING A HIT. THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES ON THE WEST COAST. YOU CAN SEE ALL THESE SHIPS BACKED UP FOR MILES. IT'S A DIFFERENT STORY ON THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST. WRAL'S KEENAN WILLARD VISITED THE PORT IN WILMINGTON. >> Reporter: THROUGHOUT THE DAY THERE'S BEEN A STEADY FLOW OF SHIPS, TRUCKS IN AND OUT OF THE PORT OF WILMINGTON WITHOUT DELAYS AS THE PORT AUTHORITY SAYS THIS COULD BE A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN TAKING BUSINESS HERE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. >> IT'S REALLY ALL BEING REEVALUATED. I THINK IT'S GREAT, IT IS A GREAT TIME FOR US. >> Reporter: THIS WEEK GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES REACHED A FEVER PITCH. AT ONE POINT FACING A BACKUP OF MORE THAN 75 CONTAINER SHIPS THAT ARE WAITING TO OFFLOAD THEIR GOODS. EXPERTS SAY DISRUPTIONS TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN IN ASIA ARE THE COST. >> AN AMOUNT OF THE U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN COMING FROM ASIA GOES THROUGH LONG BEACH. IN THAT RESPECT IT'S DISPROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF CARGO FLOW THAT'S GOING THROUGH THE WEST COAST. >> Reporter: ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTRY, NO LINE OF SHIPS WAITING TO GET INTO NORTH CAROLINA'S MAJOR PORT. IT'S ON THE EAST COAST ASIAN SHIPS TYPICALLY STOP FIRST IN NEW YORK OR SAVANNAH, GEORGIA BEFORE MAKING THEIR WAY TO WILMINGTON. >> REALLY WE ARE SEEING THAT IN OUR ASIAN SERVICES HERE. THEY'RE SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED IN OFF SCHEDULE WHEN THEY WOULD GET TO US. >> Reporter: THOSE DELAYS HAVE CAUSED SOME HEADACHES FOR THE EXPORTERS. BUT WHEN THEY DO GET TO WILMINGTON, THEY ARE ABLE TO GET IN AND OUT QUICKLY THANKS IN PART TO NEARLY $250 MILLION IN UPGRADES THE PORT RECEIVED SINCE  WITH THE WAVE OF COMPANIES SCRAMBLING TO FIND NEW WAYS TO GET SHIPMENTS IN THE U.S. RIGHT NOW, THE PORT OF WILMINGTON HAS A MESSAGE, WHY NOT US? >> IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR US. WE ARE PUSHING VERY HARD TO SAY HEY, THERE ARE GREAT OPTIONS HERE. WE'RE ACTUALLY GROWING WITH OUR BEST YEAR EVER LAST YEAR, PROOF OF THE INVEST WANTS HERE AND THE MARKET HERE, BUT WE COULD DO AN AWFUL LOT MORE. >> Reporter: EXPERTS SAY IF YOU'RE WAITING FOR THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN TO GET BACK TO NORMAL, DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH. BY THE BEST ESTIMATE IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST SIX MONTHS.

Port of Wilmington sees opportunity in supply chain backups elsewhere

The largest container ship to call on a North Carolina port will pull into the Port of Wilmington next week, according to NC Ports officials.

Port of Wilmington Coverage

Port of Wilmington sees opportunity in supply chain backups elsewhere

Record cargo ship headed for visit to Port of Wilmington