The crash involved helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division. Officials say they were conducting training when they crashed around 10pm. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says multiple deaths are likely. WRAL will provide updates starting at 4:30am.

Two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters crash during training incident in Kentucky, deaths likely

Clean water, better roads and raises for teachers are among the priorities Republicans in the NC House want to address in the new state budget.

Double-digit raises for teachers, some other state workers: See what's in the first draft of new NC budget

State budget

Wednesday morning is going to be a little chilly with temperatures in the low 50s. So you may want to grab a light jacket on your way out.

Rain threatens weekend events, including Durham Bulls and Dreamville 

Forecast for March 31 Bulls game

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission, the U.S. Army's Fort Campbell said in a statement.

2 US Army helicopters crash in Kentucky, deaths feared

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Lee County High School was closed on Wednesday because of an anonymous threat made against the school. SanLee Middle School and Southern Lee High School also received threats Wednesday.

Students will pass through metal detectors at Lee County schools, reopening after threats

School lockers

The man accused of hitting and killing a dancer during the Raleigh Christmas Parade was sent to jail on $250,000 bond Wednesday, months after the death of 11-year-old  Hailey Brooks.

'Hailey would pray we all find happiness:' Father speaks after driver in deadly Christmas crash jailed

Landen Glass truck

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

On Navy drill weekends I saw you at an eating establishment between the Navy Reserve Center and WRAL studios. I remember meeting you and visiting with you on several occasions.

On Navy drill weekends I saw you at an eating establishment between the Navy Reserve Center and WRAL studios.  I remember meeting you and visiting with you on several occasions.

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Powerball Drawing

Check out the sunset on Wednesday night at Lake Gaston.

Sunset at Lake Gaston in North Carolina

The NC House unveiled its planned budget for 2023-2025.

NC House unveils budget

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The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

Raleigh Convention Center

The service, held at the Service Source campus, honored veterans of the Vietnam War.

'It means the world to me': Families, vets gather to honor Vietnam vets in Fayetteville

Dog tag tree

A TikTok video of an Amazon driver walking casually through a police standoff in Raleigh is going viral.

'Amazon don't play!' Driver delivers package amid Raleigh police standoff, goes viral 

Counties throughout central North Carolina are seeing an increase in drivers failing to yield to emergency vehicles, according to the State Administrative Office of the Courts' annual reports.