11 NC counties are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Johnston, Harnett, and Sampson counties.

A flash flood warning is in effect for Wake County until 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Some areas in Wake County have seen up to two inches of rain and reported minor street flooding.

Flash flood warning in effect until 9 p.m. in Wake County

We’re also live at the scene of a shooting in Durham. Plus, possible solutions to solve months of driver ed backlogs for local teens and the polls closing soon for the NC Primary Election runoff. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 p.m. and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7: Heavy rain creating problems on the roads 🌧️ How long shower and storm risks last

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

Student testing 

Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

Durham Police Department welcomes new therapy dog Siren

Durham Police Department therapy dog Siren

Authorities tow a truck belonging to accused killer Marine Cpl. Cesar Laurean from a Morrisville hotel to search it for evidence in the slaying of a pregnant Marine.

Laurean's truck towed off