2 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland County.

In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday night for an 89-year-old man in Raleigh.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — <strong>Update: The Silver Alert for Thomas Daniel Churchill was canceled early Thursday.</strong>

Authorities said Thomas Daniel Churchill, who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving the Kangaroo gas station at 6317 Creedmoor Road.

Churchill is described as being 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, royal blue long sleeve shirt and jeans.

He is driving a beige 2002 Toyota Camry with North Carolina license plate VXR 7366.

Anybody who spots Churchill or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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Rain chances continue Friday into Saturday, which is now a WRAL Weather Alert Day. The good news is Friday morning looks dry.




Scattered showers & storms on tap Friday afternoon, WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Saturday

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The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Saint Augustine's University amid its months-long financial crisis, sources tell WRAL News.



US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine's University after missed paychecks

Saint Augustine's University

In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.

Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship

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Police on Friday will deliver an update on their efforts to reduce crime in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. 


Fighting crime in Moore Square: Police to share downtown crime stats on Friday 

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public, saying it helps crack down on protesters. Disability rights advocates say the proposal could endanger people who wear masks to protect their health. Lawmakers say that's not the intent.

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

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Sky 5 flies over a water rescue in Raleigh at Crabtree Boulevard and N. King Charles Road.

Sky 5 flies over water rescue in Raleigh

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

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Sky 5 is flying over the scene of a developing situation of a tanker truck fuel leak in Raleigh.

Sky 5 flies over the scene of a tanker truck fuel leak 

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The New York Rangers scored four third-period goals to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and eliminate them from the playoffs.

Rangers eliminate Hurricanes with third-period rally in Game 6

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

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UNC interim chancellor Lee Roberts lauded athletics director Bubba Cunningham on Thursday, just days after members of the school's Board of Trustees challenged Cunningham's management of the department.

'Broad respect': UNC interim chancellor defends Cunningham amid board criticism

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The Raleigh Fire Department said it ended up being a possible mental health situation. Authorities said a naked man was in the woods and refused to come out.