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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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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The entrance ramp from Gregson Street to northbound Interstate 85 was blocked for several hours Tuesday morning after a tractor-trailer flipped, police said.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — The entrance ramp from Gregson Street to northbound Interstate 85 was blocked for several hours Tuesday morning after a tractor-trailer flipped, police said.

The gravel-filled truck overturned on a curve along the ramp shortly before 8 a.m., police said. No injuries were reported.

It was unclear when the ramp would reopen.

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Overturned semi blocks I-85 entrance ramp

On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony.

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

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Dave Boliek and Jack Clark face each other in a runoff to become the Republican Party's nominee for state auditor, a position that voters haven't sought to change in 16 years. Why partisanship and professional licensing are at the center of the race. 

Politician or public servant? State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination 

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Three people - ages 10, 18 and 19 - were airlifted to the hospital after being shot in their Sampson County home.

Investigation: Three airlifted, including 10-year-old, after shooter opens fire into mobile home

Three people airlifted, including a child, after shooting at Sampson County home

NEW YORK (AP) -- He once said he would take a bullet for Donald Trump. Now Michael Cohen is prosecutors' biggest piece of legal ammunition in the former president's hush money trial.

Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial

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

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

Jerry Seinfield to speak to nearly 7,000 graduates at Duke commencement ceremony

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.

Skjei's late goal helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

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The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

USGA opens new headquarters in Pinehurst, showcasing historic golf artifacts

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame. Photo provided by USGA.

Wake County and Raleigh approved a financing plan to pay for upgrades at PNC Arena. The renovation project won't begin until next summer.

What's next for PNC Arena upgrade after city, county approve financing plan

Tip off as the Pack take on the Heels

The NC Courage head to Kansas City looking for a positive result, trying to end a two-game losing streak. 