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Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

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More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

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Tuesday's storm had an impact on the Wednesday morning commute.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Tuesday's storm had an impact on the Wednesday morning commute.

The storm knocked out several traffic lights in parts of downtown Raleigh and surrounding areas.

Motorists had to treat some intersections as 4-way stops.

City crews were able to get all of the traffic lights working by late Wednesday morning.

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Storm Knocks Out Traffic Lights in Downtown Raleigh

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A man was killed and three other people were shot at a Durham apartment complex Wednesday evening.



Man killed, 3 others shot at Duke Manor apartments in Durham

Isolated storms will be possible Thursday afternoon, but the WRAL Weather Alert Day has ended.



WRAL Weather Alert Day ends, isolated storms possible Thursday afternoon

Severe risk Thursday

An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.


'I just saw the car flying over my head': Amtrak train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh

Amtrak train hits car near Hillsborough Street in Raleigh

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is dealing with delays issuing driver licenses and IDs, which could pose a problem for voters.



DMV delays for license, ID may impact voters

NCDMV location changes

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that the state will offer a reward of up to $25,000 for information that helps solve a 2017 homicide.



Gov. Cooper offers $25,000 reward for information in 2017 homicide 

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Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

Wilson breaks ground on new Mudcats baseball stadium 

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The Carolina Mudcats have played in Wake County since 1991. The franchise plans to move to a new stadium in Wilson in 2026.

Through two one-goal losses and a power-play conundrum, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves trailing by two games in the second-round series against the New York Rangers.

Hurricanes' Kochetkov to start Game 3 in net; Kuznetsov back in lineup  

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Seth Jarvis is like the little brother to the Hurricanes veterans, a role he's played his whole life.  Seth's big brother Kayden shares what it was like growing up Jarvis and how it helped make Seth the player he is today.  

Growing up Jarvis: Brothers Seth and Kayden Jarvis celebrate Hurricanes success together 

Seth and Kayden Jarvis 

The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach.

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