Here's what you need to know for Carolina Hurricanes opening night at PNC Arena

Here's what you need to know for Carolina Hurricanes opening night at PNC Arena

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Canes are back and ready to tear up the ice at PNC for a sold-out crowd. Last year, the Carolina Hurricanes began the season with an empty arena and a team ravaged by COVID-19. By March, easing capacity limits allowed some fans back into the arena, and by the playoffs in May, 12,000 fans took their seats. Thursday’s sold-out game could feel bizarre to those who haven’t fought a crowd…

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Clear bags, masks required at Carolina Hurricanes home opener

Clear bags, masks required at Carolina Hurricanes home opener

By Cory Dinkel, WRAL mulitplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday announced PNC Arena’s policies for fans attending the team’s season opener on Thursday night. The Hurricanes open the regular season in a sold out game against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Because of the North Carolina State Fair opening on the same day, fans are advised to arrive early and carpool if possible. Lots…

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At least 19 dead in Philippines tropical storm

At least 19 dead in Philippines tropical storm

By The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — A tropical storm in the Philippines has left dead at least 19 people, disaster response officials said Thursday. Philippine authorities say they are still investigating a further 11 deaths that may have been caused by the tropical storm Kompasu, which triggered landslides and flash floods as it barreled over the northern tip of the Asia-Pacific islands on Monday. Another 14 people have been reported missing in the Philippines….

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Hurricane Pamela makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Pamela makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

By The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Hurricane Pamela made landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast just north of Mazatlan Wednesday, bringing high winds and rain to the port city. Pamela regained hurricane strength just before it hit the coast 40 miles (65 kms) north of Mazatlan, which also serves as a resort for Mexican tourists. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Pamela had maximum winds of about 75 mph (120 kph) at landfall, though it…

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Hurricane season ends Nov. 30. Here's an update

Hurricane season ends Nov. 30. Here's an update

By Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist At first look, we knew the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season would be active, but we didn’t know it would try to compete with the most active season on record set just one year ago. So far, the Atlantic hurricane season has seen 20 named storms — seven becoming hurricanes and four becoming major hurricanes. Of the seven hurricanes, the first five formed at near-record pace, matching 1966, 1995, 1996, 2004,…

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Storm leaves 11 dead in landslides, floods in Philippines

Storm leaves 11 dead in landslides, floods in Philippines

By The Associated Press BAGUIO, Philippines — A tropical storm set off landslides and flash floods as it barreled over the tip of the northern Philippines, leaving at least 11 people dead and seven missing, officials said Tuesday. More than 6,500 villagers were evacuated from homes in several towns and cities swamped by floods and battered by pounding rains and wind that toppled trees and knocked down power. Tropical Storm Kompasu was last tracked over…

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Hurricane Ida in Louisiana: Caskets, vaults still displaced

Hurricane Ida in Louisiana: Caskets, vaults still displaced

By REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press LAFITTE, La. — Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana with furious winds that ripped roofs off buildings and storm surge so powerful it moved homes. What it wrought on the living it also wrought on the dead, moving vaults and caskets and adding another layer of trauma for families and communities recovering from the powerful storm. “Once you bury a relative, you expect that to be the permanent resting place,” said…

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Flooding sends bus into river in China; 120,000 evacuated

Flooding sends bus into river in China; 120,000 evacuated

By The Associated Press BEIJING — A bus fell into a river in northern China on Monday, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others missing after flooding from heavy rains destroyed homes and covered farmland. Video posted online showed people on top of an almost submerged bus in a rushing river flowing over a nearby bridge outside the city of Shijiazhuang, about 265 kilometers (165 miles) southwest of Beijing. Authorities in Hebei province…

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Tropical Storm Pamela forms off Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Pamela forms off Mexico's Pacific coast

By The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Pamela formed off Mexico’s Pacific coast Sunday and was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before hitting shore somewhere near the port of Mazatlan at midweek. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Pamela’s center was about 505 miles (810 kilometers) south of Mazatlan late Sunday and was moving west-northwest at about 12 miles per hour (19 kph). The storm had maximum winds of about 50 miles…

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Princeton leaders working to fix flooding issues

Princeton leaders working to fix flooding issues

By Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter Princeton, N.C. — While much of central North Carolina saw rain on Saturday, one area in particular is notorious for flooding. Princeton residents said flooding is all too common for the town, and after Saturday’s rain it left a mess, again. “We get water so bad sometimes we can’t even leave the yard,” said Terry Fraser. “When we get rain, we rain a lot … it’s a swimming pool every…

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Water rescue: Over 20 people displaced from Raleigh townhomes impacted by heavy flooding

Water rescue: Over 20 people displaced from Raleigh townhomes impacted by heavy flooding

By Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — Raleigh police were reportedly assisting with a water rescue near an apartment complex after an early-morning downpour on Saturday. The WRAL Stormtracker captured video from Brook Hill Townhomes on Dana Drive in Raleigh, close to where the rescue was taking place. Rescue crews could be seen preparing inflatable boats to use in the flooded roadway and parking lot. Video and photos sent by Taha and Ali…

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Princeville residents rely on strength, loyalty to town 5 years after Hurricane Matthew

Princeville residents rely on strength, loyalty to town 5 years after Hurricane Matthew

By Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter Princeville, N.C. — Princeville, once called Freedom Hill, became imprisoned by the wrath of a river. This town, the first in America founded by freed enslaved people, became a place to escape. Because in October 2016, the deluge came to Princeville, forcing Jimmy Hilliard out of his house for two months. “I had to replace everything and that was my second time doing that,” Hilliard said. The first time was…

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Five years later, memories of Hurricane Matthew linger for those who lost their homes

Five years later, memories of Hurricane Matthew linger for those who lost their homes

By Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter Five years ago on Friday, Hurricane Matthew unleashed its fury on North Carolina. The storm killed 25 people in the state and caused more than a billion dollars in damage in one of the costliest disasters the state has endured. Swollen rivers inundated homes and businesses across eastern North Carolina. In communities like Goldsboro and Grays Creek, the rebuilding may be done, but memories are still fresh. Sounds such as…

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