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 

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., waves before he speaks at the democratic party of North Carolina's annual Vance-Aycock Dinner at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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