43 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Sampson, and Lee counties.

Many traffic stops on Interstate 95 in North Carolina start with speeding, but a simple infraction can yield weapons, drugs, even a wanted criminal. On WRAL-TV at 6, WRAL Investigates rides with the I-95 interception team, one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement.


WRAL Investigates at 6: Drugs, money, speed. Ride along with law enforcement teams on one of the deadliest highways in America

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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For many, when you say the word "Hurricane," Fran is what comes to mind. 

One of the deadliest and most costly storms in North Carolina history, Fran came ashore as a category three hurricane in September 1996, dropping 19 inches of rain on the state and causing destruction from the coast to the capitol. 

This week, the WRAL Doc Podcast looks back at the stories and legacy the storm left behind. 

This episode features: Greg Fishel, Jim Payne, Bill Leslie, Debra Morgan, Brett Baier, Jay Barnes, David Crabtree, Renee McCoy, Amanda Lamb, Clay Johnson, Jay Jennings, Cliff Bumgardner and Francis Lai.

Wicked Weather 05: Hurricane Fran

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