Powered by two goals in eight seconds, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 on Tuesday and won their first-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 4-1. The Canes will take on the New York Rangers in the second round.

Hurricanes beat Islanders, advance to second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

We’re also following the escalating tensions at campus nationwide – including at NC State and UNC. Plus, the highlights from the Canes’ quest for the cup, and the world-class upgrade in store for fans at PNC Arena. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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Four men were arrested Sunday in connection with a Saturday evening shooting that left one person dead.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Raleigh police detectives arrested four men Sunday in connection with the city's first homicide of the year.

Ussef Kamara, 21, Troy Michael Williamson, 22, Luis Herrera, 21, and Raheem Crossley, 23, were each charged with murder in connection with the death of Joshua Ramone Smith.

Smith, 21, was shot at 7000 Glenwood Ave. at approximately 8:50 p.m. Saturday. He was then taken to a nearby Burger King in a private vehicle, police said. Smith was then taken to WakeMed where he later died.

Investigators described the shooting as "not a random act" but have not offered a motive for the crime.

The four men were being held without bond Sunday night in the Wake County Detention Center.

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On Tuesday afternoon, an already tense situation at UNC-Chapel Hill escalated after the American flag was lowered and replaced with a Palestinian flag on the main quad. Dozens of police officers intervened to restore order while UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts tried to reassure the campus community. 

Classes canceled as UNC-CH protesters, police clash after American flag lowered at pro-Palestine demonstration

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Authorities have identified Samuel "Sam" Poloche,  Joshua Eyer and William "Alden" Elliot and Thomas M. Weeks, Jr. as the four law enforcement officers who died in Monday's shooting in Charlotte.

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The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.



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A crowd of more than 200 protesters gathered at the belltower and marched across NC State's campus. Police officers have surrounded the belltower and things appear to be peaceful.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at NC State campus; one person arrested

Pro-Palestinian protesters at North Carolina State Univesrsity

North Wake College & Career Academy will be closed Tuesday after the death of Dr. Elizabeth Battle, the school's principal. 


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The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors begins its spring meeting on Tuesday in Chapel Hill. The board is expected to discuss issues such as realignment, legislation, policy changes, and more.

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Sky 5 flies over a protest on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill as pro-Palestinian demonstrators linger after an all-day effort to bring attention to their cause.

Sky 5 flies over pro-Palestinian demonstration on UNC-CH campus

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NEW YORK (AP) — DJ Stewart hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning Tuesday night, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

DJ Stewart hits a 3-run homer to lead the Mets past the Cubs 4-2

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Former Tar Heel quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who played the 2023 season at Arkansas, is returning to the North Carolina football program, according to an ESPN report.

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