We also hear from Durham leaders after the headliner for the Bimbe Festival said she was never contacted for it. Plus, The latest on two shootings involving police officers and how AAA is partnering with local law enforcement to prevent thieves from taking parts from your car. Watch WRAL-TV at 7:30 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7:30: Storms possible tonight. Who could see the heaviest rain during a WRAL Weather Alert Day, plus when the rain returns next week

The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.


NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

A year later, the full impact of the North Carolina abortion law is becoming clearer for both supporters and opponents.

A year later, impact from NC's 12-week abortion ban coming into focus

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Hail that measured up to quarter size fell over parts of Johnston and Wake counties Friday afternoon.

Hail storms June 26, 2015

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Hail at 42 and 50

Hail at 42 and 50

Trees down in the Hampton Ridge Subdivision (Wake)

hail near Garner

Trees down in the Hampton Ridge Subdivision (Wake)

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Johnston County DR Wells Emporium

Quarter size hail

Storms June 26