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

Athens Drive High School

Peter Reichard, right, leaves the Wake County Courthouse on Nov. 29, 2011, after surrendering on a charge of obstruction of justice. The former campaign finance director for Gov. Beverly Perdue, Reichard is accused of illegally funneling money from a Perdue donor through his company to pay a campaign staffer.

Peter Reichard leaves courthouse