50 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

At 12:45 p.m., the State Highway Patrol reported that a tornado touched down near the Lowes in Garner. Tune into WRAL News Plus for continuous coverage and live updates.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Tornado touches down in Garner, SHP says

Zuri Dorsey, 2, is believed to be in a red 2016 Honda Accord with NC license tag number RAZ-9972. She may be with 27-year-old Deandre Alante Dorsey. 

Amber Alert: 2-year-old girl in red 2016 Honda Accord headed to NC from Virginia Beach

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

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium answered questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more Tuesday afternoon.  

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid call-in Dec. 5, 2023

He's the "weather man" that I truly trust. Here's to many more years with Greg Fishel. Thanks for all you do, Greg!

He's the "weather man" that I truly trust. Here's to many more years with Greg Fishel. Thanks for all you do, Greg!

From Cynthia in South Hill, Va.

A possible tornado touched down in Garner, according to the State Highway Patrol, and there is a tornado watch in effect for most of our viewing area until 8 p.m.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Possible tornado touches down in Garner, tornado watch in effect until Sunday night

Tornado risk Sunday

They are believed to be traveling from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to North Carolina in a red 2016 Honda Accord with NC license tag number RAZ-9972.

Amber Alert : 2 year-old Zuri Dorsey missing, last seen in pink and white pajamas

Missing 2-year-old, Zuri Dorsey

Viewers sent us photos of the damage caused by Sunday's storms. Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

Photos: Storm damage from Sunday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

Tornado damage

At 6:47 p.m., Goldsboro police were dispatched to the Longhorn Steakhouse at 609 N. Berkeley Blvd. in reference to a shot being fired inside the restaurant.

Man flees after accidentally shooting woman at Longhorn Steakhouse in Goldsboro

Longhorn Steakhouse

General Assembly Republicans forced a pair of contracts on the North Carolina Department Public Instruction. One didn't yield a planned pilot project, then lawmakers added $5 million to the budget. The other worries education experts.

No-bid contracts in state budget reveal divide between lawmakers and education officials

School buses

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

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Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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Powerball Drawing

Representatives from the football teams at Hoggard and Weddington hold a postgame press conference following the NCHSAA 4A football state championship game in Raleigh.

Press Conference: 4A football state championship

Following the 2A football state championship game, players and coaches from Clinton and Reidsville meet with the media.

Press Conference: 2A football state championship

Videos

Jared McCain and No. 22 Duke are determined to make the most of a tough start to the season.

McCain scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in the first half, and the Blue Devils got rolling again following two losses and a week layoff, beating Charlotte 80-56 on Saturday.

McCain leads Duke past Charlotte with Diaz in attendance 

Manny Diaz at Duke Charlotte

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

Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach.  

Duke is counting on Manny Diaz to add to the Blue Devils' 2-year rise

Duke football introduces Manny Diaz as its new head coach

NC State LB Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's top defensive player.  The award was presented live on ESPN.  

NC State's Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as nation's best defensive player

Payton Wilson (11)  and Aydan White (3) celebrate after a big play on defense. No. 14 NC State held on to beat Florida State by a score of 19-17 in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 8, 2022. (Jerome Carpenter/WRAL Contributor)

Army linebacker Kalib Fortner scored on a fourth-quarter strip sack and then stuffed quarterback Tai Lavatai six inches from the goal line with 3 seconds left to help the Black Knights beat Navy 17-11 on Saturday and win the 124th meeting of the nation's oldest service academies.