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The Carolina Hurricanes are exploring whether to sign center Michael McLeod, WRAL Sports has learned. McLeod is one of five hockey players acquitted in July on charges of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2018.

Hurricanes considering signing Michael McLeod, center acquitted of sexual assault charge

<p>In fandom No matter what team it is that you root for. You will be asked as a fan. To accept. A player or a coach that you don't want to accept. You don't. And the organization is going to bring a player in that maybe you don't like. Whether it's you don't like the way they play or you don't like who they are. And I, and I will I'm not saying this is the same or anything. I'm just gonna bring up, uh, athletes and other sports. Miami Dolphins fans. Our fans, in spite of the fact that Tyreek Hill is on their team. Yeah, I'm not gonna get into why he's polarizing for some. That's why Al Gore invented the internet. Joe Mixon with the Bengals and now with the Houston Texans. Um, there are athletes that have done Bad things across sports. And they are still playing. Whether it's serving a suspension or or uh making uh restitution, peace, whatever. If you were an Eagles fan. How did you stomach? Michael Vick. How how did that how did that work? So Again, you are free to read everything you can. I encourage you to do so. I read a lot. Listen to a lot about the trial in London, Ontario. For me It's not really criminal, it's more moral. And I'm not saying it makes it any easier because I don't think it does. In some ways, Criminal behavior is easier to justify than moral behavior, or yeah, than immoral behavior. So, There is a very strong likelihood that Michael McLeod will be a Carolina hurricane. 3 weeks from now, 4 weeks from now. And Hurricanes fans are gonna have to decide how they feel about it. So, I'm, I'm not going to criticize anybody that's mad at all. I think you're justified. But he's an eligible player. He is eligible to play in the NHL. And I think he's a good player for what it's worth. And I sort of said that about a, you know, beginning of the week. I wouldn't be surprised. I think I said that exactly if the Hurricanes were interested in Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, as it turns out, they were interested in both. Carter Hart is not interested in Carolina, um, and that's fair also.</p>

99.9 The Fan host Adam Gold discusses the Canes' interest in Michael McLeod, who was acquitted of sexual assault.

Canes consider signing Michael McLeod, who was acquitted of sexual assault

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Hillside High School on lockdown, Durham police investigate suspected robbery nearby

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Cooper, seeking NC's open U.S. Senate seat, tackles health care cuts in Raleigh speech

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Kennedy's vaccine advisers weigh COVID-19 shot recommendations

Kennedy Releases Childhood Health Report. Itâs Vague on Next Steps.

We feel the heat for final weekend of summer

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Willow Spring man wins $10 million on NC lottery scratch-off

$10 Million Spectacular lottery ticket

AI data centers would need millions of gallons of North Carolina's water supply a day

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When 12-year-old Natalie Briggs visited the ruins of her home after Hurricane Helene, she had to tightrope across a wooden beam to reach what was once her bedroom.

Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina a year ago. Some students never returned to school

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For more than 30 year, La Fiesta del Pueblo has been attracting more than 20,000 people each year to downtown Raleigh with a mix of music, art, dance performances, educational booths, children's activities and food. This year's event is planned Saturday in Raleigh.


'Free of fear:' Raleigh Hispanic festival hopes to unite community amid deportation fears

La Fiesta del Pueblo lights up downtown Raleigh

Edgecombe County deputies used body camera video, witness statements and phone call tracking to identify the teen they say fired a shot at a high school football game, injuring two.


Witness descriptions, body camera video led Edgecombe deputies to football game shooting suspect

Law enforcement members gather at SouthWest Edgecombe High School

(CNN) -- Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for penning hits including Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel," died in a small-engine plane crash on Thursday, according to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was 57.

Brett James, Grammy-winning 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash

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Students at the school told WRAL News they received the alert to shelter in place around 6:30 p.m. after rumors of a gunman began spreading on X and Snapchat.


'Sanctity violated': UNCW cancels classes after false reports of gunman on campus

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Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig, a paleontologist at North Carolina State University, didn't have to travel far on the day he made what may be the most important fossil discovery of his career. As he stepped out of his tent in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to start his day of fossil hunting, he noticed something small and spherical protruding from a nearby hillside.

NC State paleontologist finds 'shockingly beautiful,' complete dome-headed dinosaur fossil

RESTRICTED -- âShockingly Beautifulâ Fossil Reveals Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur

A public memorial will be held Friday evening at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church for Ericka Lucas, a former Wake County Public schools educator and administrator who was shot and killed.


Community gathers for public memorial honoring former Wake County principal

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is convening for a crucial two-day meeting to vote on new guidelines for MMRV, Hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccines. Decisions could impact vaccine schedules and insurance coverage nationwide.


Committee changes recommendation for childhood vaccines; considers COVID vaccines Friday

FDA Reviews Reports of COVID Vaccine Deaths

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2025: Gabrielle churns far out in Atlantic

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Friday's date is Sept. 19 or 919 - the area code for Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill.


Celebrate 919 Day with free concert in Raleigh

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024, is battling a rare gastric cancer at just 21. After a year of service, her community is rallying to support her fight. Everett remains hopeful, embracing her new journey with faith and gratitude.


Former Miss North Carolina battles rare cancer, grateful for community support

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NC state researcher finds most important fossil discovery of his career

The FDA is advising consumers to throw these 12 brands of ground cinnamon away and not to buy these products going forward until further notice.


FDA recalls 12 brands of cinnamon for elevated lead levels

Some cinnamon brands recalled by FDA

Modern fans demand an active tailgate scene, and UNC and North Carolina State are accommodating with upgrades that fans will notice.

NC's football stadiums: New tailgate celebration in Chapel Hill, updates coming for Wolfpack fans

Aerial footage of Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill.

On Wednesday, officials posted on Facebook the Capuchin monkey escaped the Zootastic Park in Iredell County. Anyone who sees the monkey is asked to not approach it, and call the Iredell County Animal Services immediately.


Capuchin monkey escapes zoo in Iredell County, residents advised to stay alert

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper is raising concerns about impending health care cuts and their effect on the state economy, as Republicans in Washington slash health spending and Republicans in Raleigh show no immediate interest in replacing the funding.

2026 Senate race: Roy Cooper criticizes 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' health care costs in Raleigh speech

BugFest bites: Elizabeth Gardner tries some cricket cuisine

Dix Park takes home trio of Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

Dix Park takes home multiple Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

'Helene: What We Lost, What We Found' explores the storm's lasting impact 1 year later

Helene in western NC: One year later

10th annual Asia Fest returns to Cary

Weekend best bets: Giant bounce house, festival fun

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Two men charged in shooting off Poole Road in Raleigh, homes and cars hit by gunfire

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14 former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer

Goldsboro man dies days after getting hit by car

3 killed in Macon County plane crash

Warrants: 30-year NCDOT employee charged with secretly peeping on couple

Draft bill would authorize Trump to kill people he deems narco-terrorists

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Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow him to enforce transgender and nonbinary passport policy

Florida federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to China

Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1

It is a busy weekend in September with a bounce house festival, BugFest, CenterFest and a celebration of 919 Day!


Weekend best bets: 919 Day, CenterFest, Bounce America

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Roach races and buggy dishes: BugFest is coming up this weekend

Krill are the featured bug this year at BugFest 2025

CenterFest to bring family fun to downtown Durham

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Seaboard Station social district gets preliminary approval from city leaders

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC

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Ludacris to perform before UNC-Clemson game in Chapel Hill

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Fact-check: Is Charlie Kirk's shooting suspect a registered Republican who donated to Trump?

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Fact check: Trump says gas and grocery prices are down

Fact check: Does new North Carolina law allow doctors to practice without completing U.S. exams?

Fact check: Whatley says 'Cooper bears direct responsibility' for Charlotte stabbing

PolitiFact: Charlie Kirk's assassination highlights the rise in US political violence

After Charlotte stabbing, Stein backs changes to magistrates, mental health involuntary commitments

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Aetna-Duke Health talks could take doctors out of state health plan

GOP NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding

State workers could face another health premium hike, depending on Duke-Aetna contract fight

Republican NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding as budget impasse drags on

UNC System schools consider tuition increases

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Pembroke Elementary first-grade student found with handgun

William Peace University receives biggest donation in school's history

UNC System could increase tuition for in-state students

UNC System considers raising tuition costs for undergraduate students

Wake teachers using AI in the classroom set tone for safe, smart learning

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Public employees' comments on Charlie Kirk killing largely protected by law, analysts say

After Charlotte stabbing, a political push for death penalty in NC

Couple battling illness says contractor took money, didn't finish job

Trump signs executive order on flag burning: What it means for free speech

Daytime breaks, routines and good sleep: How football coaches try to handle stress of the job

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Belichick, Tar Heels face test of how far they've come against UCF

Undefeated NC State visits struggling Duke in key ACC matchup

Young, Panthers look to match offensive output of previous meeting with Falcons in home opener

NHL training camps open with Oilers' Connor McDavid unsigned and Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk out

Alpaca Game of the Week to feature a top-ten matchup between Mallard Creek and Cardinal Gibbons

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Undefeated Watch: 54 teams still perfect entering week five

Week 5 JV scores from across North Carolina

Predicted winners for 195+ games in football week 5

No. 18 Cedar Ridge volleyball starting to pull away from Big Seven competition

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explained why ABC decided to take Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off the air indefinitely after his recent comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.

In Depth with Dan: Why Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off the air

Disney's ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off the air indefinitely after his recent comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.

Viewers are telling 5 On Your Side about hazards involving in-ground utility boxes near their homes. Our team started getting these emails after a recent story. Now, Keely Arthur previews the problem neighbors say they can't get fixed.

5 On Your Side: Viewers say utilities ignore requests to fix broken box covers

An employee is scammed out of $300, when her boss asks her to run some errands for him. Turns out it is not her boss, but it sure looks like it. WRAL News explains boss text scams so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Boss text scams targets new employees

All great athletes know age will eventually catch them. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler meets a basketball team doing their best not to get caught.

Tar Heel Traveler: Silver Spirits Basketball

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about President Donald Trump's executive order banning burning of the American flag.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about Trump's executive order banning flag burning

The president of the Durham-based company accused of not paying its employees missed her court date on Tuesday, and now a judge could issue an order for her arrest.

President of NC nonprofit accused of not paying workers skips court

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5 On Your Side helps viewers get broken utility boxes repaired

5 On Your Side exposes problems getting potentially hazardous utility boxes fixed

What federal interest rate cuts mean for area housing market

What the Fed's interest rate cut means for NC housing market

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President of company accused of not paying employees misses court date

UNC researchers finds endangered shark at local stores

UNC researchers say some shark and other seafood sold in stores may not be what you think it is

Following the big money driving UNC's big bet on Bill Belichick

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A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Giving Rival a Lifeline

Donald Thompson: Insights on leadership from an expert on building trust

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in struggling rival Intel

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Wall Street coasts toward the finish of another record-setting week

What are Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners who issued statements against Jimmy Kimmel

Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding part of the Georgia complex raided by ICE

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