16 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Sampson, and Hoke counties.

We’re also following an Amtrak train caught on camera crashing into two cars in Raleigh. Plus, we take you inside the emotional court hearing in the murder case of a woman found dead in Wake County. Also, learn about the new effort by the city of Raleigh to find housing for homeless residents. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7: Storms active on Dual Doppler 5000 radar ⛈️ How long threats last and what to expect on Thursday

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 

According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

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