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 

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Mike Nifong's New Job!

Court documents allege NC State University and the consultants it hired failed to properly investigate the building and may have removed or destroyed evidence relevant to the situation.

Tensions, cancer cases mount as NC State faces legal challenges over Poe Hall

NC State University's Poe Hall

A 17-year-old boy died Tuesday night in a shooting in Durham, one of several people shot in a span of only a few hours.

17-year-old killed in Durham shooting, 1 of 5 people shot in span of hours

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President Joe Biden will visit Charlotte on Thursday to meet the families of four officers shot and killed earlier in the week.



Four officers killed in Charlotte had 8 children, 'loved their work'

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

Data shows the number of crashes along the stretch of the I-440 Beltline between Wade Avenue and U.S. 1 is on the rise.


Put down the phone: More crashes along I-440 widening project in Cary, data shows 

Multi-car crash reported on I-440 in Raleigh

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

Bicentennial Plaza 

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More than 50,000 applicants didn’t receive an Opportunity Scholarship for next year, after eligibility was opened to all incomes and existing private school students.

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

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

NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker holds a press conference to discuss action taken at the spring board of directors meeting, including around realignment.

NCHSAA holds press conference following spring board meeting

Videos

Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

David Tepper 

Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

Hurricanes' D'Angelo, Pesce expected to be healthy for series with Rangers

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The Panthers showed they're all-in on improving the offense at the NFL Draft. Will their strategy pay off? Plus, the Canes go for the gentlemen's sweep, a new era in the NBA and more!