Gov. Josh Stein spoke one-on-one Tuesday with WRAL News to discuss a man setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home, how he said he’s helping with Hurricane Helene recovery and the proposed 2025 state budget. Below is a transcript between WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett and Stein during their interview at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Note: WRAL News’ questions are in bold and Stein’s answers in regular font. I don’t take it lightly that…

The Raleigh City Council will consider Tuesday approval for the rezoning of 80 acres around Lenovo Center, which would clear the way for the Carolina Hurricanes to begin a $1-billion redevelopment that proponents say could transform that part of the city. The project is to be split into four phases over the next 20 years, provided the assessed value of the improvements exceed $200 million in each phase.  Plans for the first phase include two…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Carolina Hurricanes fans have unique traditions, including the post-win “Storm Surge” celebration and the embrace of the “bunch of jerks” label after a hockey broadcaster’s criticism. These customs, along with pregame tailgating, contribute to the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the Hurricanes as they prepare for their seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Here’s a look at their traditions: ‘Storm surge’ celebration after a win The Carolina Hurricanes’ “Storm Surge” is a…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Carolina Hurricanes fans have unique traditions, including the post-win “Storm Surge” celebration and the embrace of the “bunch of jerks” label after a hockey broadcaster’s criticism. These customs, along with pregame tailgating, contribute to the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the Hurricanes as they prepare for their seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Here’s a look at their traditions: ‘Storm surge’ celebration after a win The Carolina Hurricanes’ “Storm Surge” is a…

The National Weather Service offices in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Paducah, Kentucky, concluded that a tornado in mid-March traveled nearly 118 miles. March 14 tornado in Arkansas and Missouri In Missouri alone, this outbreak caused more than a dozen tornadoes. In Arkansas, it produced 15 tornadoes. This tornado’s path was extremely long, but the record for longest tornado in Arkansas was back in 2008. It traveled almost 122 miles. That’s according to the Midwestern Regional…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes announced single-game playoff tickets will go on sale this week. Tickets for the general public go on sale at noon ET Thursday, April 10. Season-ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy playoff tickets first on Wednesday, April 9. People can get text updates about playoff tickets by texting “PLAYOFFS25” to 919-705-0896. It’s unclear which team the Canes will match up against…

Less than 10 days into April, the United States has seen more than 100 reported tornadoes. Since I started this job in 2014, I’ve oftentimes visited schools, rotary clubs, assisted living centers, etc. One of the questions I get most often is either a) “how do tornadoes form?” or b) “why do tornadoes target certain parts of the country?” Tornadoes in NC vs. other states As many of you know, we’re not immune to tornadoes….