Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

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 

Niahmetrius Williams, 23, of 1788 Old Lystra Rd. in Chapel Hill, was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with cruelty to animals, assault on female, simple assault on officer and communicating threats. Williams was arrested after a domestic dispute where he allegedly used a large knife to attack a three-month-old puppy to punish the dog's owner.

Man charged with abusing puppy during domestic violence incident