2 NC counties are under alert, including Chatham County.

We’re also following how a dog and her puppies are doing after being zipped inside a suitcase and abandoned. Plus, how a woman is recovering after being cut out of her car, smashed into a school bus. Watch WRAL NEWS at 11 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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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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As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

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Advanced Placement Coverage

The College Board is offering some free resources for high school students taking Advanced Placement classes starting Wednesday, March 25.

College Board offers free Advanced Placement review to high school students starting Wednesday

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Beginning Monday, the University of North Carolina System said all 16 of its campuses will give credit to students who earn a score of "3" or higher on Advanced Placement exams, except in cases when a course has been granted an exception by an institution's board of trustees.

UNC System: All campuses will credit students who score 3 on AP exams

UNC System unveils new logo to better represent all 17 institutions

To become more competitive, many high school students opt to take college-level courses, either through International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement programs.

Advanced Placement Coverage

College Board offers free Advanced Placement review to high school students starting Wednesday

UNC System: All campuses will credit students who score 3 on AP exams

Considering AP vs. IB for your student? What you need to know