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

A woman was killed, and others jumped out of windows to escape a raging fire that quickly spread through a building at the Highland Hills apartment complex in Carrboro on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. The building collapsed in on itself during the blaze.

Woman Killed in Carrboro Apartment Fire