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.

On WRAL at 7: Rain totals are trending higher ☔ Which days we could see the heaviest rain

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

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Hurricane Season in NC

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

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