Start of Dreamville Festival delayed due to severe weather forecasts

Start of Dreamville Festival delayed due to severe weather forecasts

Saturday, April 1, 2023 2:00PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Dreamville Festival announced it will open gates to concertgoers two hours later than originally planned due to a severe weather risk. Gates will now open at 2 p.m. instead of 12 p.m. There is a level 1 of 5 risk of isolated severe storms for most of central NC Saturday, including Raleigh. The best potential will be from late morning into early afternoon. Damaging winds…

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1 dead, 28 injured after Illinois theater roof collapses during severe weather

1 dead, 28 injured after Illinois theater roof collapses during severe weather

Hundreds of people were inside the theater for a sold-out metal concert featuring Morbid Angel, Skeletal Remains, Revocation ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:54AM BELVIDERE, Ill. — At least one person has died and 28 others are injured after the roof collapsed during a sold-out concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, as severe storms raced through the area Friday evening. The Boone County sheriff’s office confirmed multiple ambulances were called…

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Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado plowed through Little Rock and surrounding areas on Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. More than 350,000 people were at risk as what the National Weather Service called a “confirmed large and destructive tornado” tore through business districts and neighborhoods in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Passengers and airport employees at…

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Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas

Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Little Rock and surrounding areas, warning that 350,000 are in danger from a “confirmed large and destructive tornado.” Forecasters say the tornado was seen Friday afternoon in Little Rock and North Little Rock. There were no immediate reports of injuries. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Massive storms brewing over at least 15 states in the…

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Two local events cancelled due to Saturday’s severe weather threat

Two local events cancelled due to Saturday’s severe weather threat

6 minutes ago Severe weather is forecast for Saturday (Photo: Pixabay) (WWAY) — A marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) of severe weather is forecast for the Cape Fear Saturday. As a result, some events have been cancelled. The Spring Fling in Bladenboro was scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m on Saturday. But it will no longer happen, according to organizers. Boling Spring Lakes Founders Day event has also been cancelled….

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Dreamville preps wrapping up, severe weather risk for Saturday

Dreamville preps wrapping up, severe weather risk for Saturday

Friday, March 31, 2023 11:02AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Only one more day until Dreamville Festival begins and preparations are wrapping up, but tomorrow’s threat for rain may deter people away despite this being a rain or shine event. Chopper 11 flew over Dorothea Dix Park and it appears everything is in place for the 50-thousand fans expected to show up each day. Dix Park will be closed to the public today. Organizers have released…

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Strong wind storm to affect the area Saturday

Strong wind storm to affect the area Saturday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Start securing those loose items in the yard now because, by Saturday. We should be seeing 20-35 mph winds with gusts over 50 mph. The strong low-pressure system has an enormous wind field that is similar to the remnants of a tropical storm without all the moisture. There will be a narrow line of storms possible with the front, but that will be brief as most of the high winds will be…

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Hurricanes Fiona, Ian did enough damage to get names retired

Hurricanes Fiona, Ian did enough damage to get names retired

The names Fiona and Ian will no longer appear on the annual lists of names available for tropical systems. The World Meteorological Organization retired those names, citing the damage they did during the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.  Each year, the WMO outlines a list of 21 names in alphabetical order (there are no Q, U, X, Y or Z names) to be used as storms form in the Atlantic. Those lists rotate every six years. When a…

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Name remains the same: Hurricanes extend naming rights agreement for PNC Arena

Name remains the same: Hurricanes extend naming rights agreement for PNC Arena

By Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter The home of the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State’s men’s basketball team will remain PNC Arena after the hockey team and the bank agreed to an extension of their naming-rights agreement. WRAL reported in September that the sides were negotiating an extension. PNC has been the name of the Raleigh arena since 2012 after PNC Financial Services acquired assets of RBC Bank. The arena was called the RBC…

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State lawmakers get update on under fire hurricane relief program

State lawmakers get update on under fire hurricane relief program

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:17PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — State lawmakers will get an update from a tax payer funded program that’s under fire for not helping homeowners hit hardest by Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Matthew. NC Rebuild is run by the state, but backed by federal dollars. It helps low income homeowners fix or rebuild their hurricane-damaged homes. For more than a year ABC11 Troubleshooter investigations exposed that thousands of homeowners in the program…

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NWS Wilmington survey reflects straight-line winds in morning tornado warned storm

NWS Wilmington survey reflects straight-line winds in morning tornado warned storm

6 minutes ago BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– Residents of southern Brunswick County got quite the wake up call this morning. Monday morning at 4:01 am, the National Weather Service of Wilmington issued a tornado warning for a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado in southern Brunswick County.    The fast-moving storm caused isolated damage, with the most being seen in the Ocean Isle Beach area.  Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather…

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Drivers may see, smell wildfire smoke in northeastern NC

Drivers may see, smell wildfire smoke in northeastern NC

Smoke from a wildfire burning in rural Tyrrell County is reducing visibility on roads across inland eastern North Carolina, and the N.C. Department of Transportation is warning motorists to take precautions when driving in the region. Motorists throughout the region should be aware of the possibility of suddenly reduced visibility. Drivers have reported heavy pockets of smoke in Tyrrell, Hertford and Gates counties, and moderate smoke in Currituck and Camden counties. When encountering heavy smoke…

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South reels from deadly tornado outbreak; 2-year-old among the 25 dead in Mississippi

South reels from deadly tornado outbreak; 2-year-old among the 25 dead in Mississippi

ROLLING ROCK, Miss. — Communities in the southern United States awoke Monday morning reeling from a deadly tornado outbreak and powerful thunderstorms. Over the weekend, at least 27 tornadoes were reported across five states — Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Officials said at least 25 people died in Mississippi, where one long-track twister left a trail of destruction for about 59 miles. There was at least one storm-related death in Alabama, where officials said…

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Federal aid coming to tornado-wrecked swath of Mississippi

Federal aid coming to tornado-wrecked swath of Mississippi

President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado that ripped through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the U.S. At least 25 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Mississippi as the massive storm ripped through several towns on its hour-long path. One man was killed after his trailer home flipped…

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'Complete destruction:' Powerful tornado kills at least 13 people in across rural South

'Complete destruction:' Powerful tornado kills at least 13 people in across rural South

ROLLING FORK, MISS. — ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A powerful tornado tore through rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night, killing at least 13 people, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states and prompted authorities to warn some in its path that they were in a “life-threatening situation.” The National Weather Service issued an alert as the storm was…

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Rare tornado near Los Angeles damages buildings, injures 1

Rare tornado near Los Angeles damages buildings, injures 1

30 minutes ago A tornado damaged parts of Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon (Photo: fleur_de_lis13 / Twitter / MGN) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb, ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending the debris twisting into the sky and across a city block, injuring one person. The National Weather Service sent teams to assess damage in Montebello and later confirmed that a tornado had touched…

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Rare tornado near Los Angeles rips building roofs; 1 injured

Rare tornado near Los Angeles rips building roofs; 1 injured

The rare and violent weather came amid a late-season storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California. LOS ANGELES — A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb on Wednesday, ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending the debris twisting into the sky and across a city block, injuring one person. The National Weather Service sent teams to assess damage in Montebello and later confirmed…

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La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone

La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — After three nasty years, the La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. That’s usually good news for the United States and other parts of the world, including drought-stricken northeast Africa, scientists said. The globe is now in what’s considered a “neutral” condition and probably trending to an El Nino in late summer or fall,…

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Statewide tornado drill part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Statewide tornado drill part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12:42PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — State officials are making sure we’re ready in the event of severe weather. As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, there will be a statewide tornado drill. Emergency officials are encouraging us all to make a plan and then practice it today when the alarm goes off at 9:30 a.m. SEE ALSO: Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction return to America They’re also urging you to prepare…

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Carolina tornado drill Wednesday

Carolina tornado drill Wednesday

Quickly finding safety inside a sturdy structure can be the difference between life and death when severe weather strikes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado drill happening in both North Carolina and South Carolina Wednesday is reminding everyone to proactively find the places where they could safely hide during severe weather. The drill, which happens at 9:30 a.m. in North Carolina and 9 a.m. in South Carolina, will be carried out in schools, where students and…

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Statewide tornado drill planned Wednesday morning

Statewide tornado drill planned Wednesday morning

1 minute ago A statewide tornado drill is planned for Wednesday morning (Photo: MGN) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This is Severe Weather Preparedness week in North Carolina. As part of the preparation, a statewide tornado drill is planned for schools, businesses and other groups Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The drills allow people to practice tornado safety actions and procedures. Be sure to have a NOAA Weather Radio or our WWAY Weather App to receive severe…

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Repairs completed on veteran’s home damaged by Hurricane Florence in Leland

Repairs completed on veteran’s home damaged by Hurricane Florence in Leland

March 6, 2023 (Photo: WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A large group of veterans and nonprofit organizations came together on Monday, to celebrate the completion of repairs to a veteran’s home. The house was initially damaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Purple Heart Homes, a national nonprofit based out of Statesville, hosted its “Mission Complete Ceremony” at army veteran Frederick Smith’s home in Leland. Army veteran Frederick Smith has lived in his house for nearly…

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NWS Wilmington discusses severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, Severe Weather Preparedness Week

NWS Wilmington discusses severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, Severe Weather Preparedness Week

6 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the state, and the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are teaming up to bring this severe weather safety campaign to all North Carolinians.  Today’s topic is severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.    Thunderstorms are sometimes underestimated as a serious weather threat, but they can be just as deadly as tornadoes.   Wind causes the most of…

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins with tornado and storm safety

Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins with tornado and storm safety

Deputy Director of Brunswick County (NC) Emergency Management Services shares tips on preparing before storm season 7 minutes ago LELAND, NC (WWAY) – –   Protecting yourself, your family and your home during a severe storm takes on special meaning this time of year as Severe Weather Preparedness Week gets underway in North Carolina. All week, WWAY meteorologists will be sharing tips to stay safe in potentially dangerous weather. Monday’s topic is severe thunderstorms and tornados….

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Tornado Watch issued ahead of Friday evening storms

Tornado Watch issued ahead of Friday evening storms

Friday is a day to be Weather Aware because scattered storms could bring damaging winds or an isolated tornado. The risk is not widespread. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado watch has been issued for portions of North Carolina and South Carolina ahead of the potential for severe weather Friday evening. The National Weather Service issued the tornado watch, which means conditions are right for the possibility of tornadoes, for upstate South Carolina and western North…

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Potential for severe weather across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

Potential for severe weather across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

Friday is a day to be Weather Aware because scattered storms could bring damaging winds or an isolated tornado. The risk is not widespread. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chance for severe storms Friday evening has the WCNC Charlotte weather team encouraging you to be Weather Aware. While the storms will not be widespread, a few of the scattered storms have the potential to produce gusty winds and an isolated tornado in addition to heavy rain…

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LIVE RADAR: Wet start on Friday, severe weather risk tonight

LIVE RADAR: Wet start on Friday, severe weather risk tonight

Friday, March 3, 2023 10:53AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It was a wet start for central North Carolina once again. Scattered rain, heavy at times, will continue through much of the morning and into early afternoon on Friday. Once this rainfall leaves the area it is expected to dry out through the latter half of the afternoon before the chance for thunderstorms increases this evening. LIVE RADAR BELOW There is a level 1 risk for…

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LIVE RADAR: Rain returns, severe weather risk of downpours and damaging winds on Friday

LIVE RADAR: Rain returns, severe weather risk of downpours and damaging winds on Friday

Thursday, March 2, 2023 10:58AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A warm front and weak cool front will increase chances for showers through the mid-morning hours of Thursday. Rain will taper towards lunchtime for most. Clouds will remain during the day and night as a much stronger disturbance moves in from the southern Plains and into the Ohio Valley, with a cold front coming later Friday evening. Expect another warm day across the Triangle, with highs…

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Forgotten no more: Music students keep legacy of pioneering Black composer Florence Price alive

Forgotten no more: Music students keep legacy of pioneering Black composer Florence Price alive

ByCrystal Cranmore Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:53PM NEW YORK — Students at the Kaufman Music Center’s Special Music School started Black History Month on a high note to make a special introduction to the community. “She (Florence Price) was really an underrated composer and was discriminated against. Still, she persisted,” said student musician Hazel Peebles. Price was the first Black woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer and became the first to have her…

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Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Kansas as massive winter storm moves east

Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Kansas as massive winter storm moves east

At least nine tornadoes were reported in Kansas and Oklahoma on Sunday night as a massive winter storm moves east across the U.S. One tornado destroyed a home, toppled trees and knocked over power lines in Liberal, Kansas, near the state line with Oklahoma, according to local authorities. At least 12 people were injured due to the severe weather in Oklahoma’s third-largest city, Norman, located about 20 miles south of the state’s capital. None of…

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Charlotte's full coverage of hotel fees for seniors displaced after flooding ending Tuesday

Charlotte's full coverage of hotel fees for seniors displaced after flooding ending Tuesday

For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels. The city has been covering the hotel costs, but that will end on Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Christmas weekend, dozens of Charlotte seniors were displaced from their homes following a devastating flood at the Magnolia Senior Apartments on Beatties Ford Road in North Charlotte. For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels….

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Charlotte's coverage of hotel fees for seniors displaced after flooding ending Tuesday

Charlotte's coverage of hotel fees for seniors displaced after flooding ending Tuesday

For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels. The city has been covering the hotel costs, but that will end on Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Christmas weekend, dozens of Charlotte seniors were displaced from their homes following a devastating flood at the Magnolia Senior Apartments on Beatties Ford Road in North Charlotte. For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels….

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Carolina Hurricanes to wear HBCU team decals at game Friday night

Carolina Hurricanes to wear HBCU team decals at game Friday night

Friday, February 24, 2023 10:39PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — In acknowledgment of Black History Month, the Carolina Hurricanes will wear helmet decals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities from across the state on Friday night. The Hurricanes take on the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m. at PNC Arena. There will be helmet decals representing (in alphabetical order) Bennett College, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University,…

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100 days until 2023 Hurricane Season

100 days until 2023 Hurricane Season

6 minutes ago Damage left behind by Hurricane Isaias in 2020 (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Following a relatively calm 2022 Hurricane Season for the Cape Fear, we’ve reached 100 days until the 2023 season begins. The new season starts on June 1st and runs until November 30th. The 2023 storm name list includes: ArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGertHaroldIdaliaJoseKatiaLeeMargotNigelOpheliaPhilippeRinaSeanTammyVinceWhitney In 2022, the Cape Fear was impacted by Tropical Storm Carl in July and Hurricane Ian in September.

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Annual Carolina Hurricanes alumni game taking place at Carter-Finley Stadium

Annual Carolina Hurricanes alumni game taking place at Carter-Finley Stadium

Monday, February 20, 2023 12:46PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There’s more action happening on the ice at Carter-Finley Stadium following the Canes win in the Stadium Series game. The event brought in more than 12 million dollars in ticket sales alone. The 10th annual alumni game is going to be played at 4 p.m. and is free to the public. It’s a chance for folks to take in a game inside this special arena if…

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Carolina Hurricanes jump out to 4-0 lead in team's first ever NHL Stadium Series game

Carolina Hurricanes jump out to 4-0 lead in team's first ever NHL Stadium Series game

Sunday, February 19, 2023 3:16AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes look to be on their way to winning the big game against the Washington Capitals inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Canes scored one goal in the first period, and then added three in the second period to take on a commanding 4-0 lead. The goal scorers for the Canes include Martin Necas, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Teuvo Teravainen and Paul Stastny. The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit…

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Arrival of Carolina Hurricanes 25 years ago marked spike in youth hockey interest

Arrival of Carolina Hurricanes 25 years ago marked spike in youth hockey interest

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The arrival of the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997 created a boom of interest in hockey all across the state. In February of 2007, that heightened interest manifested itself in the form of the Carolina Junior Hurricanes hockey program, which is now the premiere youth hockey program in all of North Carolina. “The junior Canes program is awesome! It’s been a huge part of my life; ever since I was young, I’ve…

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WATCH: Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches speak before start of NHL Stadium Series game

WATCH: Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches speak before start of NHL Stadium Series game

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Don’t miss the ABC11 NHL Stadium Series Pregame Special from 7 p.m. until puck drop at 8 p.m. You can watch the special on ABC11, the ABC11 North Carolina app or in the video player above. The special will be hosted by ABC11’s Steve Daniels, Lauren Johnson and Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker. The team will be rinkside at Carter-Finley Stadium and have live interviews with the NHL Commissioner, former Canes Goalie…

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Fireworks conclude a day of fun, photos, autographs and music for Carolina Hurricanes fans in downtown Raleigh

Fireworks conclude a day of fun, photos, autographs and music for Carolina Hurricanes fans in downtown Raleigh

Raleigh, N.C. — The big outdoor hockey game is Saturday, but for thousands of Carolina Hurricanes without a pricey ticket, Friday’s downtown celebration will serve as a worthy appetizer. Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest is the precursor to Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium. The event will feature Hurricanes alumni, photo opportunities with The Stanley Cup, street hockey games, a Ferris wheel, live music, entertainment and fireworks to cap it off! Full list of food…

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Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh for photos, autographs, music, fun

Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh for photos, autographs, music, fun

Raleigh, N.C. — The big outdoor hockey game is Saturday, but for thousands of Carolina Hurricanes without a pricey ticket, Friday’s downtown celebration will serve as a worthy appetizer. Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest is the precursor to Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium. The event will feature Hurricanes alumni, photo opportunities with The Stanley Cup, street hockey games, a Ferris wheel, live music, entertainment and fireworks to cap it off! Full list of food…

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Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest begins in downtown Raleigh

Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest begins in downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — All the excitement begins on Fayetteville Street in just a matter of hours for Fan Fest. There will be two stages of live music, one at the Capitol and the other at City Plaza. DJs start at 11 a.m. with live bands playing throughout the day. There will also be food trucks, dozens of vendors and mascots from all over the state including Stormy, Muddy the Mudcat, and Wool E Bull….

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Jarvis’ hat trick carries Hurricanes past Canadiens 6-2

Jarvis’ hat trick carries Hurricanes past Canadiens 6-2

The game was locked at 2-2 before Sebastian Aho broke the tie in the 3rd period and the Hurricanes ran away. RALEIGH, N.C. — Seth Jarvis had three goals for his first career hat trick and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the first five minutes of the third period to beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night. Jarvis scored in the first and third periods for his first multigoal game of the…

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After 6 years in FEMA trailers, hotels, some see hope to rebuild after NC hurricanes

After 6 years in FEMA trailers, hotels, some see hope to rebuild after NC hurricanes

Viola Ryals Figueroa is finally seeing some progress. There’s a house going up on her Goldsboro property after losing her home during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. She’s lived in a FEMA trailer since then. “It’s not our fault that we [were] displaced six years and four months ago,” Figueroa said. “And, as you can tell, we’re still displaced six years and four months later.” The WRAL Documentary “Aftermath: North Carolina Hurricane Victims Left Behind” examined…

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Hurricanes Fan Fest | ABC11's Guide to Capitals vs Canes NHL Stadium Series 2023 game in Raleigh

Hurricanes Fan Fest | ABC11's Guide to Capitals vs Canes NHL Stadium Series 2023 game in Raleigh

The North Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating its 25 in the NHL with a Fan Fest a day before it plays in the NHL Stadium Series game. The fun is scheduled for Friday, February 17, from 11 am – 9 pm on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Gov. Cooper will sound the Hurricane siren to kick off Fan Fest! The Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest will be jam-packed with family-friendly fun, such as: photo ops with Canes…

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Downtown Raleigh businesses gearing up for NHL Stadium Series game: Capitals vs Hurricanes

Downtown Raleigh businesses gearing up for NHL Stadium Series game: Capitals vs Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Fan Fest is just days away. Businesses and festival organizers are hoping it reminds people that downtown is a great place to eat, drink and spend your dollars. “Everybody is just buckling up, caffeinating, getting ready for a big weekend,” said Chris Powers, owner of Young Hearts Distillery on South Wilmington Street. READ MORE: Canes Fan Fest | ABC11’s Guide to Capitals vs Canes NHL Stadium Series 2023 game in Raleigh…

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Brunswick County marks 2 years since deadly EF3 tornado

Brunswick County marks 2 years since deadly EF3 tornado

6 minutes ago Damage left behind in the Ocean Ridge Plantation community following the EF-3 tornado on February 15, 2021 (Photo: WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Wednesday night makes two years since the only deadly tornado in Brunswick County history. The powerful tornado touched down near Sunset Beach just after 11:30 p.m. before strengthening as it approached the Ocean Ridge Plantation along Highway 17. Winds up to 160 mph destroyed several homes in the…

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Flooding in Union County continues, but who is supposed to fix it?

Flooding in Union County continues, but who is supposed to fix it?

When it rains along Fletcher Broome Road in Union County, neighbors said the area becomes unsafe. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Flooded roads have caused some troubles for Union County homeowners. The question was simple: Whose job was this to fix?  NCDOT said it’s not their jurisdiction, but Union County pointed its fingers back at NCDOT. When it rains along Fletcher Broome Road in Union County, neighbors said the area becomes unsafe.  “If a car is…

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Former goalie Cam Ward to be inducted into Carolina Hurricanes Hall of Fame

Former goalie Cam Ward to be inducted into Carolina Hurricanes Hall of Fame

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The NHL Stadium Series game is just nine days away and now we’re learning a big name in Canes history is returning for an encore. Days before the big game, the Canes will host Hall of Fame Night during the team’s game on February 16 against the Canadiens. Former Goalie Cam Ward will be there to be celebrated as part of the inaugural class into the Hurricanes Hall of Fame. He…

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On this date: 8 tornadoes near Charlotte

On this date: 8 tornadoes near Charlotte

Tornadoes twisted Duke Energy transmission lines in Gaston County and toppled trees in south Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been three years since a tornado outbreak in and around Charlotte produced at least 8 tornadoes.  The Feb. 6, 2020 severe weather outbreak twisted powerful Duke Energy transmission lines in Gaston County and toppled trees onto homes in south Charlotte. Charlotte tornado PHOTOS: Tornado damage in south Charlotte An EF-1 tornado with winds of 110 mph…

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Historic Black church set to reopen after being displaced by Hurricane Florence nearly 5 years ago

Historic Black church set to reopen after being displaced by Hurricane Florence nearly 5 years ago

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — An iconic Black church in Fayetteville makes a triumphant return to its historic building after being pushed out by Hurricane Florence. The congregation has been displaced from its church home for going on five years. Evans A.M.E. Church has been at the building since 1893, and its founding goes back even further to 1796, thanks to a free Black man named Henry Evans. “He was concerned about those who were enslaved…

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