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6PM News on WRAL - Thursday, July 18, 2024
So when I was looking to transfer, it was a lot of one-on-one, and it didn't feel like I got lost in a huge university because I knew that if I came here, there was going to be someone I could talk to about every aspect of the courses I needed to take. But also, too, I loved the smaller classroom sizes, and I liked how interactive and immersive all of the learning was going to be. It wasn't just going to be me sitting in a room with a couple hundred people and a professor who did know my name. To find out more about transferring to William H.D. University, visit peace.edu. Hi, this is Brian Schrader with a look at some of the top stories we're following in the W.R.E.L. Newsroom. First of all, it is a W.R.E.L. Weather Alert Day. We'll have a chance of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible, gusty winds, maybe small hail with any of those storms, lows tonight in the lower 70s. More showers and storms possible tomorrow, especially south of the triangle, highs in the mid to upper 80s. Breaking news. Here's Brandon with Parkway Sleep Centers. Tired of waiting for a sleep treatment? At other sleep centers, it can take six to eight months just to get an appointment and cost you thousands more. Not Parkway Sleep Health Centers? We schedule you within weeks and we'll save you money, too. We have over 20 years of experience serving the triangle. Let our expert team help you sleep better sooner. End your sleep problems. Live your best life. Experience the Parkway Sleep Difference. Visit ParkwaySleep.com and start your journey to better sleep today. Parkway Sleep Health Centers, Sound Sleep, Sound Health. At WakeMed MyCare 365, we deliver convenience others only talk about every day of the year. Primary care and urgent care under one roof. Multiple locations, virtual visits, walk-in or schedule an appointment online. From annual physicals and routine care, to sinus infection strep or the flu, we couldn't be more convenient. Learn more about our kind of care at our kind of convenience at wakemed.org. We've been following all day long NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson is retiring. The 67-year-old is stepping down at the end of June 2025. He told the Board of Trustees this afternoon that he is leaving the university better than he found it just before he received a standing ovation from them. Sources say the retirement was planned long before the school came under scrutiny for toxic chemicals found inside Poe Hall. Look for updates through the evening on WRAL News. More than two dozen Wake County public schools are operating under a so-called fire watch. Inspectors found the fire alarms could no longer alert school staff when they needed maintenance. So that means that a staffer has to walk the building constantly looking for fires whenever the buildings are occupied. Can read more about the problem in the WRAL News app. And with turmoil swirling around the Biden campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned today in Fayetteville. She delved into military issues as well as abortion, health care, and the economy. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump addresses the RNC tonight as he formally accepts the nomination to be president. You can watch that live on WRAL. That's a look at some of our top stories. I'm Brian Schrader. Carry. Get ready for the exciting new Go Carry Downtown Loop. Enjoy easy access to downtown destinations like downtown Carey Park, Carey Regional Library, the Carey Theatre, and more. The loop operates Thursday through Sunday every 25 minutes and it's free to ride. Driving downtown, park at the town hall parking deck, and hop on the downtown loop. With the new Go Carry app you can effortlessly plan your trip and track your bus in real time. The app is free to download and use. Visit GoCarry.org to learn more and start your journey today. [BLANK_AUDIO]