Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Athens Drive High School

Timothy Hinson, pictured left and Seth Sethwell, bagpipe players and members of the Wake and District Public Safety Pipes and Drums, wait for fellow band members in front of the Tir Na nOg Irish Pub on Nov. 22, 2015, during the pubs farewell party. ( JOHN WEST/WRAL contributor)

Tir Na nOg Farewell