We’re also following the Canes last fight to stay in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Plus, a firefighter is busted for drug trafficking, and a security expert explains how active shooter training might look on college campuses. Watch WRAL NEWS at 11 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11 : Showers and storms to kick off the weekend. The hours for the heaviest rain and a chance for severe weather

The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; 🥨 90 stores in 10 years

Wawa

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public, saying it helps crack down on protesters. Disability rights advocates say the proposal could endanger people who wear masks to protect their health. Lawmakers say that's not the intent.

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

The New York Rangers scored four third-period goals to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and eliminate them from the playoffs.

Rangers eliminate Hurricanes with third-period rally in Game 6

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Investigators found over 10,000 illegal pills, more than a pound of cocaine and nearly $70,000 in cash at the home of a Raleigh firefighter and his wife.



Raleigh firefighter, wife charged with drug trafficking in Glenwood South, both get $4 million bonds

Nicholas Banister (left) and Amanda Lee Banister (right)

In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

Nash County police are investigating a shooting Thursday afternoon that left one person injured.

Nash County man injured in road rage shooting

Police car

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Sky 5 is flying over the scene of a developing situation of a tanker truck fuel leak in Raleigh.

Sky 5 flies over the scene of a tanker truck fuel leak 

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

The Second Quarter North Carolina Economic Forecast is held Thursday at UNC Charlotte. Economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast on the North Carolina economy.

UNC Charlotte economist gives his NC economic forecast for 2024's 2nd quarter

Dr. John Connaughton

Videos

The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

Bryce Young

Xander Schauffele has set the PGA Championship record with a 62. He also ties a major championship record that he shared last year in the U.S. Open.

Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship

PGA Championship Golf

When NC State and Virginia play each other in 2025 and 2026, the ACC opponents won't be playing ACC games.

NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

Dave Doeren and NC State take the field

NC State will follow up its Final Four run with a trip to Hawaii. The Wolfpack has been invited to the 2025 Maui Invitational to be played at the historic Lahaina Civic Center Nov. 24-26.