After forcing overtime in the final two minutes, New York scores less than two minutes into overtime. The Canes now trail the Rangers 3-0, will play at PNC Arena on Saturday.

Heartbreak in overtime, Canes lose to the Rangers

Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

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

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"American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks won't be performing this summer at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre.

RALEIGH, N.C. — &quot;American Idol&quot; winner Taylor Hicks won't be performing this summer at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre.

Concert promoter Live Nation announced Friday the stop on Hicks' five-month promotional tour has been canceled because of scheduling conflicts.

Refunds will be available starting May 29 at the point of purchase.

Hicks rose to prominence in 2006 on the fifth season of the Fox singing competition. In December, he released his self-titled album, which debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 2.

'American Idol' Winner's Cary Concert Canceled

Our southeastern counties face a chance of strong storms developing Friday afternoon due to a cold front.



Scattered storms possible Friday, Level 1 severe risk for Southern NC counties

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Durham police investigate a shooting near the downtown bus terminal on Thursday afternoon. This marks the third shooting in Durham within a 24-hour period.

Shots fired near Durham bus terminal: Third Durham shooting in 24 hours

Car hit by gunfire after shooting near Durham bus station on W. Pettigrew St. 

The Carolina Hurricanes try to turn the tides against the New York Rangers in Game 3 at PNC Arena. The Canes are down 2-0 to the Rangers.

Hurricanes fall in overtime to the Rangers, trail 3-0 in the series

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The state has a budget surplus of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

Top North Carolina lawmaker considering sending money back to taxpayers

NC Senate leader Phil Berger weighs in on inflation's role in budget proposal

JT International -- which makes and sells Winston, Camel and other cigarette brands -- plans to move its U.S. offices from New Jersey, bringing more than 100 jobs to Raleigh's North Hills area. 


Cigarette-maker moving U.S. headquarters to Raleigh 

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Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.

The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach.

Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

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Seth Jarvis is like the little brother to the Hurricanes veterans, a role he's played his whole life.  Seth's big brother Kayden shares what it was like growing up Jarvis and how it helped make Seth the player he is today.  

Growing up Jarvis: Brothers Seth and Kayden Jarvis celebrate Hurricanes success together 

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes had the NHL's second-best power play during the regular season. They've been bottled up the New York Rangers and that's been the difference in their second-round playoff series.

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