Published: 2020-08-05 04:53:00Updated: 2020-08-05 22:19:15Local NewsTags:By WRAL News — North Carolina will stay in Phase 2 which, among other things, keeps gyms, bars and large entertainment venues like movie theaters closed.Gov. Cooper says the state will stay in Phase 2 for five weeks, which would end on September 11 unless extended.to resume business and social activities, retail stores and restaurants could reopen, but bars and gyms were excluded.Bars, nightclubs, gyms and other indoor fitness facilities have been closed since March 30, when Cooper first issued an executive order...…Published: 2020-08-05 04:53:00Updated: 2020-08-05 22:19:15Local NewsTags:By WRAL News — North Carolina will stay in Phase 2 which, among other things, keeps gyms, bars and large entertainment venues like movie theaters closed.Gov. Cooper says the state will stay in Phase 2 for five weeks, which would end on September 11 unless extended.to resume business and social activities, retail stores and restaurants could reopen, but bars and gyms were excluded.Bars, nightclubs, gyms and other indoor fitness facilities have been closed since March 30, when Cooper first issued an executive order...WW…

Published: 2020-07-27 05:19:00Updated: 2020-07-30 08:45:58WeatherTags:By WRAL Severe Weather Center — Northwestern North Carolina counties are under a Level 1 Risk for severe storms Thursday afternoon.Although over the past couple days, we haven't had a severe weather threat in place and we have still seen some intense storms.Even if you aren't in that severe risk storm category, you could still see strong storms.Temperatures are expected to climb back into the lower 90s this afternoon and our rain chances will increase as we more heat.We will likely stay dry until lunchtime and will see...…Published: 2020-07-27 05:19:00Updated: 2020-07-30 08:45:58WeatherTags:By WRAL Severe Weather Center — Northwestern North Carolina counties are under a Level 1 Risk for severe storms Thursday afternoon.Although over the past couple days, we haven't had a severe weather threat in place and we have still seen some intense storms.Even if you aren't in that severe risk storm category, you could still see strong storms.Temperatures are expected to climb back into the lower 90s this afternoon and our rain chances will increase as we more heat.We will likely stay dry until lunchtime and will see...WW…

Published: 2020-07-27 16:20:05Updated: 2020-07-27 16:20:05Local NewsTags:By Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer — The death of a University of North Carolina Wilmington professor has been ruled a suicide.The medical examiner said Mike Adams died from a single gunshot wound to the head.New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to Adams' home on July 23 for a welfare check. When they were able to get inside the house, they found Adams deceased in a bedroom.Detectives said no other people were in the house and foul play is not suspected.Adams was a professor of...…Published: 2020-07-27 16:20:05Updated: 2020-07-27 16:20:05Local NewsTags:By Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer — The death of a University of North Carolina Wilmington professor has been ruled a suicide.The medical examiner said Mike Adams died from a single gunshot wound to the head.New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to Adams' home on July 23 for a welfare check. When they were able to get inside the house, they found Adams deceased in a bedroom.Detectives said no other people were in the house and foul play is not suspected.Adams was a professor of...WW…

Published: 2020-07-26 22:28:00Updated: 2020-07-26 23:40:20Local NewsTags:— Leaders say a virtual town hall hosted by the Northern Orange NAACP was hacked on Sunday by white supremacists.The meeting was meant to create a safe space for members of the Black and Latinx communities to share their experiences.As it was going on, Mayor Jennifer Weaver said the call was suddenly interrupted by users she described as white supremacists.She says they shared racist pictures and audio while posting lewd comments under the names of various users.The NAACP said Sunday's attack is proof that it's time...…Published: 2020-07-26 22:28:00Updated: 2020-07-26 23:40:20Local NewsTags:— Leaders say a virtual town hall hosted by the Northern Orange NAACP was hacked on Sunday by white supremacists.The meeting was meant to create a safe space for members of the Black and Latinx communities to share their experiences.As it was going on, Mayor Jennifer Weaver said the call was suddenly interrupted by users she described as white supremacists.She says they shared racist pictures and audio while posting lewd comments under the names of various users.The NAACP said Sunday's attack is proof that it's time...WW…

Published: 2020-07-06 08:54:00Updated: 2020-07-07 04:03:35Go Ask MomTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — At least two Raleigh day camps have alerted parents that their children may have been exposed to COVID-19.On Monday, Camp Outer Limits at the Northwest Cary YMCA released this statement to parents:"We immediately notified parents of children in camp at this location. In addition, staff initiated our deep cleaning protocols to disinfect the areas the day camp has been using."YMCA staff told WRAL they found out about the camper’s positive case Monday. The camper was at the Y the week of...…Published: 2020-07-06 08:54:00Updated: 2020-07-07 04:03:35Go Ask MomTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — At least two Raleigh day camps have alerted parents that their children may have been exposed to COVID-19.On Monday, Camp Outer Limits at the Northwest Cary YMCA released this statement to parents:"We immediately notified parents of children in camp at this location. In addition, staff initiated our deep cleaning protocols to disinfect the areas the day camp has been using."YMCA staff told WRAL they found out about the camper’s positive case Monday. The camper was at the Y the week of...WW…

Published: 2020-08-07 18:03:00Updated: 2020-08-08 07:10:31Local NewsTags:By Brian Mims, WRAL reporterLes Atkins described losing both of his parents this week as "being in the middle of both a horror movie and a beautiful love story."Raymond and Kathleen Atkins bought a house not long after they stood on the front porch of Kathleen's childhood farmhouse where the two got married."That's just where life happened from them," described Les Atkins.Raymond and Kathleen raised four children together.A couple of years ago, Raymond was diagnosed with lung cancer."He continued to work. He did not...…Published: 2020-08-07 18:03:00Updated: 2020-08-08 07:10:31Local NewsTags:By Brian Mims, WRAL reporterLes Atkins described losing both of his parents this week as "being in the middle of both a horror movie and a beautiful love story."Raymond and Kathleen Atkins bought a house not long after they stood on the front porch of Kathleen's childhood farmhouse where the two got married."That's just where life happened from them," described Les Atkins.Raymond and Kathleen raised four children together.A couple of years ago, Raymond was diagnosed with lung cancer."He continued to work. He did not...WW…

Published: 2020-08-10 22:08:00Updated: 2020-08-11 18:45:30Local NewsTags:By Gilbert Baez, Mark Boyle and Brett Knese, WRAL reporters — A man killed by a Robbins police officer Monday night was firing a shotgun indiscriminately into the air and refused to drop the gun when police told him to do so, authorities said.But the man's brother said he was distraught and that police should have tried to calm him down before shooting him.Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said officers confronted 35-year-old Chris Minor with a weapon behind the Robbins Mini Storage warehouse, at 226 E. Salisbury St.,...…Published: 2020-08-10 22:08:00Updated: 2020-08-11 18:45:30Local NewsTags:By Gilbert Baez, Mark Boyle and Brett Knese, WRAL reporters — A man killed by a Robbins police officer Monday night was firing a shotgun indiscriminately into the air and refused to drop the gun when police told him to do so, authorities said.But the man's brother said he was distraught and that police should have tried to calm him down before shooting him.Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said officers confronted 35-year-old Chris Minor with a weapon behind the Robbins Mini Storage warehouse, at 226 E. Salisbury St.,...WW…

Published: 2020-08-09 19:42:00Updated: 2020-08-13 12:57:39Local NewsTags:By Sloane Heffernan, Kasey Cunningham and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters — A Wilson man was in custody Monday night, about 24 hours after police said he shot and killed a 5-year-old boy.Darius N. Sessoms, 25, was apprehended in Goldsboro by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, Goldsboro police and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with first-degree murder and was being held without bond in the Wilson County jail.During a brief court hearing Tuesday morning, he said...…Published: 2020-08-09 19:42:00Updated: 2020-08-13 12:57:39Local NewsTags:By Sloane Heffernan, Kasey Cunningham and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters — A Wilson man was in custody Monday night, about 24 hours after police said he shot and killed a 5-year-old boy.Darius N. Sessoms, 25, was apprehended in Goldsboro by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, Goldsboro police and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with first-degree murder and was being held without bond in the Wilson County jail.During a brief court hearing Tuesday morning, he said...WW…

Published: 2021-10-16 06:00:00Updated: 2021-10-16 07:32:29Go Ask MomTags:By Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer — Sarah Thompson isn't a big fan of Halloween.But, her teenage son Edward is."I just love Halloween, horror and stuff like that. My mom hates it. I have no idea where I got it from," he said."He's always asked for a haunted house - for years. When he was little, it was just too much of an undertaking," added Sarah Thompson.Then in 2012, Edward was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a blood cancer. While undergoing treatment for the cancer, Edward's parents looked for a...…Published: 2021-10-16 06:00:00Updated: 2021-10-16 07:32:29Go Ask MomTags:By Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer — Sarah Thompson isn't a big fan of Halloween.But, her teenage son Edward is."I just love Halloween, horror and stuff like that. My mom hates it. I have no idea where I got it from," he said."He's always asked for a haunted house - for years. When he was little, it was just too much of an undertaking," added Sarah Thompson.Then in 2012, Edward was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a blood cancer. While undergoing treatment for the cancer, Edward's parents looked for a...WW…

Published: 2020-08-05 04:53:00Updated: 2020-08-05 22:19:15Local NewsTags:By WRAL News — North Carolina will stay in Phase 2 which, among other things, keeps gyms, bars and large entertainment venues like movie theaters closed.Gov. Cooper says the state will stay in Phase 2 for five weeks, which would end on September 11 unless extended.to resume business and social activities, retail stores and restaurants could reopen, but bars and gyms were excluded.Bars, nightclubs, gyms and other indoor fitness facilities have been closed since March 30, when Cooper first issued an executive order...…Published: 2020-08-05 04:53:00Updated: 2020-08-05 22:19:15Local NewsTags:By WRAL News — North Carolina will stay in Phase 2 which, among other things, keeps gyms, bars and large entertainment venues like movie theaters closed.Gov. Cooper says the state will stay in Phase 2 for five weeks, which would end on September 11 unless extended.to resume business and social activities, retail stores and restaurants could reopen, but bars and gyms were excluded.Bars, nightclubs, gyms and other indoor fitness facilities have been closed since March 30, when Cooper first issued an executive order...WW…