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 

Crews from the Town of Cary were installing a new traffic signal Wednesday morning at the intersection of N.C. Highway 55 and McCrimmon Parkway, hoping to improve safety near where a Panther Creek High School student was killed in September. (Photo by Leyla Santiago)

New signal light installed near Panther Creek High School