We are also following a petition from hundreds of professors and staff at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for amnesty to students suspended during last week's protests. Plus, see a preview of the Canes' next game against the Rangers. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Heavy rain on Dual Doppler 5000 radar ⛈️ How long isolated storms last tonight

WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse of children in crisis, and the billion-dollar company operating them, tonight at 6 on WRAL News.

 

Only on WRAL at 6: Claims of assault and over-medicating kids in crisis at North Carolina facilities

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

Believe it or not...The birdbath to the right of the pic (past the mailbox) is 3 feet high....There is a yard under there...somewhere.

The Big, BIGGG Bird-Bath....