We’re also following a road rage investigation near a local school, dozens of people reporting they got sick from a Raleigh sushi restaurant and the UNLV shooting suspect’s ties to North Carolina. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7: Heavy rain & strong wind gusts expected on Sunday’s WRAL Weather Alert Day. How long we could see storm threats

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

20 famous movies filmed in North Carolina

20 popular movies made in NC

If by some unlucky chance I am not at home and have to watch the weather forecast from another local station, as soon as I am able I will check it against Greg's forecast to see if "they" are right...

If by some unlucky chance I am not at home and have to watch the weather forecast from another local station, as soon as I am able I will check it against Greg's forecast to see if "they" are right...

Thank you for forecasting the weather with the best technology and your ability!

From Cathy in Roxboro

The shooting happened near Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.

Fuquay-Varina police investigate road rage shooting near elementary school

Fuquay-Varina police said the road rage shooting happened at the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road. Fuquay-Varina Elementary School is less than one-quarter of a mile north of the intersection.

North Carolina Highway 98 was closed in both directions Thursday near Interstate 885 in Durham after a driver evading state troopers crashed into another vehicle head-on.

Wrong-way chase down NC 98 leads to 4-vehicle crash in Durham

Crash on NC 98 in Durham

Thursday night, temperatures are expected to be in the mid 40s, perfect for attending Wool E Bull's Winter Wonderland.


Cool and breezy Thursday precedes weekend warmup; Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Thursday Thaw, Dec. 7

Shots rang out outside Vance County High School Tuesday night.

Fight shuts down Vance County basketball game, shots fired outside of school

Vance County High School fight

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people Wednesday at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, taught at East Carolina University and graduated from Duke University.

Las Vegas shooting suspect had hit list with names of UNLV, ECU staff

Las Vegas shooting suspect Anthony Polito

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Authorities respond to a violent crash on NC 98 in Durham on Thursday evening.

Sky 5: Crash on NC 98 in Durham

NC 98 crash prompts response

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

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

Videos

Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

The restaurant is located just across the street from the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium complex.

Hurricanes buying Backyard Bistro, will host team's sportsbook

Backyard Bistro exterior

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday. Hurst's father, Jerry, said he was diagnosed by an independent neurologist after the 30-year-old sustained a concussion during the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears.