A Level 1 risk of severe weather Sunday for areas south of the Triangle. Level 2 for a sliver of Sampson county.


Severe weather alert for Sunday, Level 1 for areas south of the Triangle

Severe weather alert for Sunday

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.

'My city is gone:' Tornado kills 23, injures dozens and levels buildings across rural South

'Take cover now:' Tornado flattens parts of Mississippi, killing 13

National champion and to Tar heel Sports Network analyst Eric Montross has been diagnosed with cancer.

A battle off the court, UNC legend and radio analyst Eric Montross diagnosed with cancer

UNC legend and radio analyst Eric Montross 

A man is dead after an altercation with Lenoir County Sheriff deputies during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Suspect shot, killed in Kinston after aiming rifle at deputies 

A recent solar storm produced aurora seen as far south as New Mexico, space weather forecasts predict increased activity Saturday night as well.

Look up: More Northern Lights could be visible in NC tonight

Aurora borealis seen from the International Space Station

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

Music lovers joined WRAL-TV and the North Carolina Symphony for an evening of free, live entertainment and fun for the whole family.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Music lovers joined WRAL-TV and the North Carolina Symphony for an evening of free, live entertainment and fun for the whole family.

WRAL's Pops in the Park concert was held Sunday evening at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park.

This year's guest artist was <a href="http://www.legendsofbeach.com/index.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Legends of Beach</a>, a group featuring five former members of The Embers, including Jackie Gore and Johnny Barker, who wrote the Embers' big hits “I Love Beach Music” and “Summertime’s Calling Me,” respectively.

Gates opened at 4:30 p.m. Pets were not allowed.

Concert-goers brought blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Food was also available at the amphitheatre.

WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner hosted the afternoon entertainment with an excerpt from Wake County High Schools' &quot;A Chorus Line&quot; production. WRAL's Valonda Calloway hosted the Legends of Beach concert.

WRAL-TV will broadcast Pops in the Park on Monday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m, sponsored by Barton College and Capital Bank.

Legends of Beach perform at WRAL's Pops in the Park

Legends of the Beach

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

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

One little girl and the swift actions of a group with a shared goal helped to save a giant pacific octopus in Washington state.

On cam: Little girl rescues giant Pacific octopus 

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The car, which measures 27 feet long, will be in Smithfield on Satuday, March 25 and in Raleigh on Sunday, March 26.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile coming to the Triangle Saturday and Sunday

Cookout Christian and Ketchup Kaitlyn

'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

Nathan James Bailey has been charged with possessing a firearm on educational property and impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Man impersonating an officer was arrested for bringing weapon to child's elementary school 

Johnson county elementary school

Multiple families are recovering Saturday morning, after an apartment caught fire in Durham overnight Friday.

Legends of Beach perform at WRAL's Pops in the Park

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