WRAL Top Stories

1. Dreamville Festival starting time pushed back to 2 p.m. With Level 1 risk, planners share how that changes things

   On Friday night, the festival announced the gates would open at 2 p.m. Saturday instead of noon due to the expected high winds and possible lightning.

2. WRAL Weather Alert Day: Wind gusts could reach 50 MPH on first day of Dreamville, Level 1 threat in effect

   A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when much of the state is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.

3. Tornadoes strike Arkansas, Illinois; 4 dead, dozens injured

   LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.

4. DBAP updates include bigger locker room, ability for fans to watch batting practice

   When Major League Baseball asked for updates to make Durham Bulls Athletic Park better for players, the team added some features for fans, too.

5. AP sources: Trump facing at least 1 felony charge in NY case

   NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offense, in the indictment handed down by a Manhattan grand jury, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

6. Wake schools reviewing communication to parents, students during lockdown at Ligon Middle

   Wake County Public School officials are reviewing the steps administrators took to notify parents of a lockdown at Ligon Middle School while police searched for an active shooter on the streets surrounding the campus.

7. Accepted to over 50 colleges, teen chooses Duke University

   Imagine being accepted to 54 colleges and universities as a high school senior, then earning $1.3 million in scholarships.

8. Rocky Mount gang leader sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking, more than $250K in COVID-19 fraud

   A Rocky Mount gang leader was sentenced on Friday for his role in a drug trafficking operation and fraudulently obtaining more than $250,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

9. Durham mourns long-time employee, Renaissance man killed while biking

   John Allore was riding his bicycle around 7 a.m. Thursday when he was was hit from behind

10. Fayetteville nominated (again) as All-America City for youth engagement programs

    Each year, the National Civil League honors 10 ten cities in the nation with the All-America City Award.

11. Fayetteville DJ thrilled to perform at Dreamville Festival Sunday

    Fayetteville DJ Greg "G-Moniy" Johnson is often on the Foxy 99.1 radio station. This weekend, however, he's taking his talents to the Dreamville Festival stage.

12. As sports gambling expands, so do concerns over addiction

    North Carolina lawmakers appears poised to legalize online sports gambling in the state, joining more two dozen other states. Problem gambling is on the rise.