3 NC counties are under alert, including Chatham County.

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 

As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

Black light mini golf, anyone? Or, how about coffee for you and play for your littles? If it gets wet and rainy or, considering this winter, snowy, during spring break week, head inside to one of the region's many indoor play spaces. We have a list on our indoor playgrounds page with locations in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and beyond.

Play inside