3 NC counties are under alert, including Johnston County.

The victim of a shooting and crash Sunday near Five County Stadium is in the hospital. Police said Old U.S. 264 is back open, but they are asking drivers to avoid the area. The suspect is still at large.

Road back open after crash & shooting near Five County Stadium; suspect still at large, police say

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the New York Rangers, 4-3, in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL Playoffs. We are live at Madison Square Garden with highlights, postgame reaction from players and coach Rod Brind'amor and what to expect in Game 2. Watch our postgame show on WRAL-TV or on WRAL+.

On WRAL at 11:25: From the action on the ice to the reaction in the locker room. Watch our exclusive post-game show after the Canes' loss Sunday

We also have an update on the search for the suspect accused of shooting a driver near Five County Stadium. Plus, We'll have a live postgame report after the Carolina Hurricanes playoff game against the New York Rangers. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

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Rhodes Pond was once a thriving 400-plus acre pond, but when the state drained it, fish were killed, wildlife was chased away and nearby residents were angered. Now there's nothing but mud.

<b>GODWIN, N.C.</b> — Rhodes Pond was once a thriving 400-plus acre pond, but when the state drained it, fish were killed, wildlife was chased away and nearby residents were angered. Now there's nothing but mud.

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Mud, anger left after state drains Godwin pond

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According to the Zebulon Police Department, the driver then crashed around exit 264A just west of the stadium after the shooting.

Driver crashes near Mudcats stadium after shooting, police say

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The protest comes days after intense protests broke out on the university's Y Campus. Several pro-Palestinian protesters removed the flag at Polk Place and replaced it with a Palestinian Flag on Tuesday, April 30.

Pro-Palestinian protesters disperse after blocking Franklin Street, marching through UNC campus

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching through UNC campus

North Carolina's voter ID law will head back to the courtroom on Monday. Opponents of the law say it discriminates against Black and Latino voters, while supporters say it will ensure the security of elections in North Carolina going forward.

Trial for North Carolina's voter ID law begins Monday

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This weekend will be wet, but our rain coverage will lighten overnight as we prepare for an unsettled pattern this week.

Rainy Monday starts unsettled pattern this week

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Larson came roaring around the outside of Chris Buescher on the final lap at Kansas Speedway, banging doors with him all the way to the finish line, only to be told by his team over the radio that everything he had given was not quite enough.

Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

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The Hurricanes struggled on special teams, allowing two goals in the power play. Carolina will face the Rangers on Tuesday in Game 2. 

Hurricanes fall to Rangers to start second round, 4-3

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

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