A Code Red air quality alert was issued for Wednesday. What’s causing it and how long it lasts. Plus, which areas are under a level 1 risk for storms tonight and tomorrow.

On WRAL at 4: Which counties are now under a Code Red air quality alert. What’s causing it and how long it lasts

John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Mom, toddler killed in plane crash spent time in NC mountains beforehand

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According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream makers churned out 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream, generating nearly 29,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in wages. You could say that ice cream is a deliciously cool catalyst for the economy.

Counting down the top 20 ice cream flavors in America

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We've got your guide to socially distant fun this weekend. 

RALEIGH, N.C. — We've got your guide to socially distant fun this weekend.

<a href="https://www.wral.com/enjoy-a-drive-in-movie-food-trucks/19157546/">Enjoy a drive-in movie, food trucks in Durham</a> - Head to RTP Frontier in Durham for a drive-in movie this weekend. On Friday, "Space Jam" will be screened and Chirba Chirba and Gussy's food trucks will be on hand. On Saturday, "Forrest Gump" will be shown and NC Bulkogi and Chick-N-Que food trucks will be serving. Tickets are $20 per car.

<a href="https://www.wral.com/get-your-fair-food-fix-via-this-drive-thru-event/19156261/">N.C. State Fair Fair Food Days </a>- The North Carolina State Fair will be hosting Drive-Thru Fair Food Days Friday through Sunday (June 26-28) and the following weekend (July 3-5). The events will run noon to 6 p.m. Sales will be cash only.

<a href="https://www.wral.com/travel-idea-rocky-mount-mills-and-its-tiny-homes/19156064/">Consider a trip to Rocky Mount-</a> Want to get away for a few days but don't want to go too far away from home? Rocky Mount Mills is home to a tiny home resort and other places to explore.

<a href="https://www.wral.com/greensboro-science-center-reopens-after-93-day-closure/19154485/">Visit the Greensboro Science Center </a>- The Greensboro Science Center reopened last week after closing 93 days before because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Admission will be limited, and time slot reservations are required. Reservations can be made on the science center's website.

The Greensboro Science Center's zoo is home to two red pandas, a male named Taiji (called Tai for short) and a female named Usha.

>> FAMOUS CHICKEN FRIED RICE. >>> "OUT AND ABOUT." >>> HI, I'M THE GREENSBORO SCIENCE CENTER, AND WHILE WE'RE NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO VISITORS, OUR KEEPERS ARE HARD AT WORK. LET'S GO BEHIND THE SCENES, AS WE SEE THE WORK AT HAND. THAT YOU MY NAME IS MICHAEL MARSH. SO WE HAVE OUR BUSINESS, AND WE'RE GOING TO LET IT FORGE AROUND A BIT HERE. WE HAVE OUR BISCUITS HERE AND WE HAVE OUR MAIN TRAINING PLATFORM, AND WE HAVE STOPPED THROUGHOUT THE VISIT THAT WE PLACE OUR BISCUITS, THAT WAY THEY'LL GET DAMP WHEN THEY RAIN. THEY'VE GOT A NICE, CRUNCHY, DRY BISCUIT AT THE SAME CONSISTENCY AS THE NATURE VALLEY GRANOLA BARS. WE DO HAVE JUST BEEN. ADORABLE! THE RED PANDAS ARE FROM THE MOUNTAIN RANGES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA, PRIMARILY THE HIMALAYAS. THEY ARE IN DANGER DUE TO HABITAT LOSS, AND THAT HABITAT LOSS IS DUE TO MANKIND ENCROACHMENT. SO THESE TWO ARE RECOMMENDED TO BREED, SO THEY ARE TOGETHER THIS READING SEASON, AND HOPEFULLY SPARKS FLY, THE MAGIC HAPPENS, AND THEY HAVE SOME LITTLE PANDAS IN THEIR FUTURE, BUT NOTHING IS CONFIRMED. BUT THEY'VE GOTTEN ALONG VERY WELL, SO WE'RE HOPEFUL. HOPEFULLY THEY WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. WE HAVE THAT GENETIC POOL IN CAPTIVITY IN CASE THE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DECLINE. >> FIND OUT ABOUT ALL THE ANIMALS IN THE GREENSBORO

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<a href="https://www.wral.com/cook-like-the-pros-baba-ghannouj-s-tzatziki-recipe/19152059/">Cook like the Pros: Baba Ghannouj's Tzatziki recipe</a> - We have another great recipe you can try at home. Baba Ghannouj, located at 5400 S Miami Blvd. in Durham, shared this recipe with us for their Tzatziki.

With more people cooking at home, we asked some chefs to share some easy recipes with us.

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With more people cooking at home, Out and About asked some chefs to share some easy recipes with us.

You can still order take-out and/or delivery from a lot of these restaurants. <a href="https://www.wral.com/Support-local-raleigh-durham-businesses/19014546/">Check out our list of places that are still open. </a>

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<a href="https://www.wral.com/highly-acclaimed-just-mercy-and-selma-movies-streaming-for-free-in-june/19135008/">Watch one of these movies for free </a>- The highly acclaimed and award winning movies 'Just Mercy' and 'Selma' are available to stream for free on multiple digital platforms during the month of June. In addition, multiple other movies are free to watch right now including 'The Hate You Give' and 'Brian Banks' and more.

<a href="https://www.wral.com/recipe-three-steps-to-make-this-easy-orzo-summer-salad-with-whatever-you-have-on-hand/19148435/">Try this easy orzo summer salad recipe</a> - It's a perfect way to get rid of vegetables and other leftovers that are lingering in your refrigerator.

<a href="https://www.wral.com/wral-out-about/18326985/">Catch up on the WRAL Out & About Podcast</a> - This week's guest is from Carroll's Kitchen in downtown Raleigh.

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The Triangle will be under a Code Red air quality alert that starts at midnight and extends through the day on Wednesday.

Code Red air quality alert issued for Triangle due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, June 7

The accident has both northbound and southbound lanes of the road closed. Raleigh police are asking drivers to seek alternate routes.

Crash shuts down Falls of Neuse Road, hazmat crews on scene

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Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.

Eight charged with recklessly driving ATVs and dirt bikes in Durham, Chapel Hill

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The roughly five acre complex, which has been vacant since the DMV moved its headquarters to Rocky Mount, would sell for $20 million.



Key state board backs DMV headquarters sale to city of Raleigh

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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed paperwork Tuesday formally launching his bid for the Republican nomination for president after casting himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid

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

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A crash involving several vehicles on Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh near I-540 has closed part of the road. Raleigh police and emergency crews have responded. 

Crash closes Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh

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

An out-of-this-world claim is making waves across the country. A military whistleblower revealed a top-secret program is withholding alien spacecraft from the government. 

Military whistleblower believes government is withholding evidence on UFOs

Funeral services were held June 6 for Conen Morgan, a well-known political strategist killed last month in a boating accident near Beaufort. Morgan led many political campaigns for Democrats in North Carolina and around the country. He was also a graduate of Garner High School and went to N.C. State.

Funeral held for Conen Morgan, NC political strategist killed in boat crash

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The North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association released its girls' soccer all-state teams on Wednesday after the conclusion of the season over the weekend.

N.C. Soccer Coaches Association releases girls' soccer all-state teams

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Mike McCauley, the athletic director at Orange High in Hillsborough since 2016, died Monday after a brief battle with illness, Orange County Schools announced Tuesday.

Orange AD Mike McCauley dies after brief battle with illness

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The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.

PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV litigation

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An assistant football coach from Smithfield-Selma has been announced as the new head coach at J.F. Webb.

J.F. Webb hires Keionte Gainey as new head football coach

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Martin County Schools will consolidate the athletic programs at Riverside and South Creek high schools, effective this fall. The school board passed the motion unanimously on Monday night.

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