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

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<b>FAYETTEVILLE</b> — A two-year-old Cumberland County girl found Friday afternoon in a backyardpool died Wednesday.  Nicole Langlotz was discovered floating in a pool inthe Lake Rim area by her grandmother.

Langlotz was life-flighted to UNC Hospitals after two neighbors and medicswere able to revive her.  The toddler had been in critical condition priorto her death.

Near-Drowning Victim Loses Fight for Life

A damaged sign over Interstate 440 in Raleigh is blocking all lanes near Exit 3 for Hillsborough Street.

Damaged sign over I-440 blocks traffic in Raleigh

The group called "UNC Students for Justice in Palestine" says they're behind a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. They say they are joining the nationwide movement, protesting the war in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian tent encampment forms at UNC-Chapel Hill

"There's no threat. There's no firearm," Deputy Chief Rico Boyce said at the press conference. "A student made the principal aware that there's someone on campus with a firearm."

'There's no threat': Raleigh police say all students are safe after report of person with firearm prompts code red lockdown at Enloe

Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

COPA's owners said they've been struggling to survive post-pandemic, and they are in desperate need of legal assistance.

Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

NC State football coach Dave Doeren will make more than $5.5 million in 2024.

More years, more money in new contract for NC State's Doeren

Coach Dave Doeren becomes the winningest coach in program history

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Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

A lockdown has ended at Enloe High School in Raleigh, police said Friday.

No threat at Enloe High School, releasing students early

Update on lockdown at Enloe High School

Sky 5 flies over code red lockdown at Enloe High School 

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The Panthers will exercise the $12.5 million option for Jaycee Horn in 2025. Horn is set to make $3.53 million this season.

Panthers to pick up Jaycee Horn's $12.5 million option for 2025 season, report says

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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Many thought the Panthers would have the night off, but apparently they didn't get the memo! Carolina traded back into the first round to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, on a night dominated by offensive playmakers.