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.

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Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

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As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

The Republican authors of proposed North Carolina congressional districts are sure to hear criticism at public hearings on boundaries that likely would give GOP candidates a leg up for the next decade.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — The Republican authors of proposed North Carolina congressional districts are sure to hear criticism at public hearings on boundaries that likely would give GOP candidates a leg up for the next decade.

State House and Senate members were scheduled to take comments Thursday at <a href="http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/sessions/2011/publichearings/redistricting.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nine hearing sites</a> from Wilmington to Cullowhee on the draft drawings for 13 U.S. House seats.

The map is being adjusted to reflect a population increase of 1.5 million people in the state since 2000.

Wake County residents can weigh in on the new map from 3 to 9 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh.

The Republican proposal would increase GOP voter registration percentages in four districts currently represented by Democrats.

Other Democratic incumbents already have accused Republicans of packing majority black districts to help Republicans in surrounding areas.

GOP state lawmakers took heat two weeks ago for boundaries for more than 30 General Assembly districts.

NC lawmakers to hear from public on Congress lines

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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.

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