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

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The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

<b>TARBORO, N.C.</b> — High school sophomore Rodney Dickens, 16, is paralyzed from the waist down after a 7-hour surgery and was in critical condition Wednesday morning.

Dickens, a North Edgecombe High School football player, suffered a spinal injury Friday night when he tackled another player during a scrimmage.

Friends of the athlete say they are praying and waiting for his safe return to school.

"I've been up to the hospital every day to see Rodney, to see his parents. Rodney is just the bravest young man I've ever seen. He's so positive and he's made a lot of improvement the past couple of days," said North Edgecombe coach Raymond Cobb.

"We're hoping that he gets back and comes back real soon, and we're dedicating this season to him. Hopefully we'll go to Chapel Hill and get him a ring," said teammate Courtney Howington.

Dickens' mother says she is happy to see the outpouring of support and the friends visiting him in the hospital.

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Isolated storms on Tuesday could cause wind damage and some brief heavy rain.

Calm night Tuesday before WRAL Weather Alert Day for Wednesday & Thursday

Severe weather risk for Wednesday, May 8

One driver was killed and the other ended up in the hospital facing criminal charges when a dump truck and gasoline truck crashed head-on near a bridge in rural Wake County Tuesday morning.

Dump truck driver charged, gasoline truck driver killed in head-on crash in Wake County

Dump truck, gasoline truck crash head-on in Wake County

Former employees of Jacksonville's Brynn Marr Hospital allege that the facility engaged in patient record falsification and insurance manipulation. Their accounts appear to mirror past issues with the hospital's parent company, Universal Health Services, documented in several lawsuits.

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

Brynn Marr Hospital

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Live Updates: Guentzel, Aho give Canes the 3-2 lead going into the third period

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The school board asked the commissioners Tuesday night for a $63.2 million increase in school funding. This comes after the county manager proposed a $49 million increase, which is less than what the school board was asking for.

Higher pay for Wake Schools' employees makes budget request to commissioners

Wake County Public School System

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Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor and Wake County School Board members discussed the county's budget proposal for the district for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting comes one day after Wake County Commissioners proposed a $49 million increase in funding for the next fiscal year.

Wake superintendent, school board discuss county's budget proposal

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

President Joe Biden is expected to condemn antisemitism during a Tuesday ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust at a time when the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.

President Biden uses Holocaust memorial address to decry rise in antisemitism

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

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Prices would rise by $0.25 for each meal and all schools under a proposal that will be presented to the school board for the first time Tuesday, although no vote is scheduled.