The NC Zoo in Asheboro is closed Monday after a security threat. The zoo closed before noon, and, according to the zoo website, local law enforcement was investigating the threat.

NC Zoo closed due to security threat. Law enforcement investigating.

On WRAL at 6 p.m., 5 On Your Side explains how much more you’re going to pay for insurance because of other drivers.

Tonight at 6: Why you could pay more for car insurance because of other people's crashes and crimes

Someone from the zoo called the Randolph County Sheriff's Office just before 11 a.m. to report having received a bomb threat.

NC Zoo evacuated, closed after bomb threat

North Carolina Zoo entrance

A lockdown was lifted Monday at Ligon Magnet Middle School after an officer-involved shooting occurred nearby. 

Neighbors heard 7 gunshots during shooting involving Raleigh police officer 

Shots fired in southeast Raleigh

North Carolina-based First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank, the tech industry-focused financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, rattling the banking industry and sending shockwaves around the world.

Raleigh-based First Citizens to acquire Silicon Valley Bank; shares soar 47%

Parent Company of Silicon Valley Bank Files for Bankruptcy

Dreamville, a music festival created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole, will be held Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.

What's new at Dreamville this year: Better bathrooms, more security

Dreamville Festival 2022

After a rainy Monday morning commute, the day will be cloudy, breezy and mild, with highs in the mid to upper 70s.




Cloudy day on tap, showers and storms possible for evening commute 

Forecast March 27-29, 2023

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

Highway Patrol authorities investigated a crash Thursday morning involving a school bus and another vehicle on Taylor's Store Road near Tom George Road, just north of Nashville.

<b>NASHVILLE, N.C.</b> — Highway Patrol authorities investigated a crash Thursday morning involving a school bus and another vehicle on Taylor's Store Road near Tom George Road, just north of Nashville.

Two students and a driver on the school bus were not injured. The driver of the other vehicle sustained head injuries and was taken to Nash General Hospital, according to troopers.

The injured driver, whose name was not released, was charged with failure to reduce speed.

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School bus crash reported in Nash County

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

City officials and Dreamville organizers provide an update about the festival ahead of this weekend's sold-out event.

Dreamville organizers give update ahead of sold-out festival

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

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

Powerball Drawing

Videos

Proctor contributed an average 9.4 points per game and 3 rebounds in his freshman season

Citing 'unfinished business,' Duke's Proctor says he'll be back in 23-24

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HighSchoolOT has released its updated statewide top 25 and area code top 15 softball rankings. There are 12 undefeated teams left in North Carolina and all are in the top 15 of our statewide rankings. 

Updated Softball Rankings: Where do the 12 undefeated teams stand?

Softball: Eastern Randolph vs Southwestern Randolph (Mar. 20, 2023)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The arrest of actor Jonathan Majors has upended the Army's newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the service's struggling recruiting numbers.

Army pulls recruiting ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

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PLEASANT VIEW, Tenn. (AP) -- A car crash killed six young people, including a 1-year-old infant, after they were ejected from their vehicle early Sunday on a freeway in middle Tennessee, authorities said. Two adults were injured, one of them critically.