In a code yellow lockdown, all exterior doors of the school are locked and no one is allowed to enter or exit the building. The lockdown began at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.  

East Cary Middle School on lockdown due to nearby police activity, district says all students are safe

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

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

Portions of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea and the coast of Turkey are visible near the shadow of the moon as seen from the International Space Station, during a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, March 29, 2006.  Image credit: NASA