30 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

We’re also timing out the biggest storm risks for your neighborhood hour-by-hour. Plus, how NC State is fighting back against the court's decision to allow independent testing in Poe Hall. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: AI-generated crime. How a first-of-its-kind case is creating changes within state law to stop the abuse

The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; 🥨 90 stores in 10 years

Wawa

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

Waking up to ice and flowers!  What a day to grill out!

Ice and snow in Pittsboro, Chatham County