After trailing 1-0 going into the third period, the Carolina Hurricanes scored four goals and defeated the New York Rangers, 4-1, for the largest margin of victory in the series. Carolina will play New York at PNC Arena on Thursday for Game 6.

Canes explode for four goals in the third period for 4-1 win, force Game 6 vs. Rangers

We’re also following how new federal funding could help make local communities safer and hearing from a local blind woman who says an Uber driver intentionally abandoned her at the wrong location. Plus, we’re one-on-one with a PhD student at UNC who was involved in a story that was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

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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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Holly Springs police were searching on Friday for a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a KFC/Taco Bell restaurant off the N.C. Highway 55 bypass. 

<b>HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C.</b> — Holly Springs police were searching on Friday for a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a KFC/Taco Bell restaurant off the N.C. Highway 55 bypass. 

According to authorities, the man robbed the restaurant around 8:40 p.m. Thursday after approaching the counter wearing a mask and displaying a gun. 

No shots were fired and no employees or customers were injured, but the man did steal an undisclosed amount of money, police said. Authorities said the robber was a black man wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants. 

Anyone with information about the robbery should call the Holly Springs Police Department at 919-557-9111.

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"How could you just abandon somebody like that knowing good and well that I was not in the right spot?" Kamille Richardson asked.

Blind woman stranded in Raleigh after Uber driver drops her off at wrong location

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The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to move $2.3 million from diversity and inclusion programs to public safety.

UNC-CH board removes DEI funding from next year's budget

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After a calm Monday, we'll see on-and-off rain all day on Tuesday.

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Unsettled weather returns, Tuesday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 15

After failing to score in the first two periods, the Carolina Hurricanes dominate the final 20 minutes and force Game 6 in Raleigh on Thursday.

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FBI data shows car thefts targeting dealerships are soaring. They've almost tripled since 2018. Some Triangle-area dealerships have experienced it firsthand.

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Durham County commissioners are presenting their proposed budget for the county for the 2025 fiscal year.

Durham County commissioners present budget proposal for 2025 fiscal year

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

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Community members and loved ones of fallen law enforcement officers come together in Raleigh to remember and honor heroes for their service and sacrifices.

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

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DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months without pay and placed in stage 3 of the league's player assistance program before Game 4 on Monday night of a second-round series with Dallas.

Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an hour before Game 4 against Stars

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has a full head of steam heading into the PGA Championship.

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A Spanish teacher at Warren County High School recently found herself in a tough spot after her insurance company, MetLife, denied her claim for a tooth implant.

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