The Wake County school board is set Tuesday to vote to ask the commissioners for a $63.2 million increase in school funding. The request is largely to maintain existing operations but with a few significant changes.

$49M more should go to Wake schools, county manager proposes in new budget

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

Bicentennial Plaza 

Avenged Sevenfold at Carolina Rebellion 2014. Carolina Rebellion day 2 Saturday May 2, 2014 held in Concord N.C. featured Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, Seether, and Volbeat. Good weather brought the rebels out in record numbers. (Chris Baird / WRAL Contributor)