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

Police responded to a Walmart in Aberdeen on Dec. 24, 2013, after an officer scuffled with a man with a gun inside the store. Photo courtesy of Billy Marts, aberdeentimes.com. 

Aberdeen Walmart evacuated after gun threat