14 NC counties are under alert, including Johnston, Wayne, Nash, Wilson, and Franklin counties.

Republican Brad Knott won the Republican in the 13th Congressional District seat, a victory that comes less than two weeks after being endorsed by competitor Kelly Daughtry, who suspended her campaign this month. The redrawn district heavily favors the GOP in November.

Brad Knott wins GOP nomination in Triangle congressional runoff

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Results for GOP primary elections are coming in. Check out the WRAL News App for complete results and coverage.

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

Rain barrels aren't selling as fast as they did during the drought.

Rain barrels are collecting dust