We’re also following what day and time we could see showers this week. Plus, the mounting tension on UNC’s campus as protests erupt, and a string of car break-ins at a luxury apartment in the Triangle. Watch WRAL News at 4 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4: Officers shot in Charlotte, schools in the area on lockdown. The developing information just into the WRAL Live Center

Priced out of the housing market … why not buy a home on Amazon?! 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend.  Can kit homes actually save you money?


On WRAL at 6: Tiny homes for sale online! 🏠 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend.

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 

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Miss Johnston County Brittany Crews placed third in the 2010 Miss North Carolina pageant. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)