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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(CNN Español) — El gobierno nacional de Brasil informó que estudia la posibilidad de construir una planta hidroeléctrica en asociación con el gobierno boliviano, informó Agencia Brasil.

<b>CNN ESPAñOL</b> — (CNN Español) — El gobierno nacional de Brasil informó que estudia la posibilidad de construir una planta hidroeléctrica en asociación con el gobierno boliviano, informó Agencia Brasil.

El director ejecutivo de la planta hidroeléctrica Itaipú, Celso Villar Torino, dijo a Agencia Brasil que estima que la construcción de esta planta binacional con Bolivia costaría unos 5.000 millones de dólares.

La construcción de la planta binacional estaría contemplada en el rio Mamoré, cerca del municipio de Guajará-Mirim, en el estado de Rondônia.

Recientemente, la Represa binacional de Itaipú, ubicada entre Brasil y Paraguay rompió el récord de megavatios producidos por hora con la marca de 2,7 mil millones de megavatios por hora desde su fundación en 1984.

Brasil estudia construir una planta hidroeléctrica junto con Bolivia

A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling auroras that may be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern California but also disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend.

Solar storms could create rare aurora displays, be visible in North Carolina this weekend

Northern lights in Pittsboro

Saturday will be a beautiful day with sunshine and mild temperatures around 74.


Sunshine & mild  temperatures: Perfect start to Mother's Day weekend🌺

Weekend planner

A Lee County teacher is facing several charges, including indecent liberties with a minor.

Lee County teacher arrested for alleged indecent liberties with minor

Lee County teacher charged with indecent liberties with a minor

A couple's breakup ended in a terrifying moment caught on a Ring doorbell camera.

On cam: Man says ex-girlfriend shot at him, tried to run him over in Fayetteville

On cam: Ring doorbell video captures violent interaction 

North Carolina's budget surplus is now expected to be approximately $1 billion, down from previous reports that have anticipated $1.4 billion.

NC's budget surplus will be $430 million less than expected, officials say

NC Sales Tax

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Severe risk for Friday 

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Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

Interstate 40 West is closed Friday after a crash along the interstate near Garner.

Sky 5 flies over I-40 West crash near Garner

Sky 5 flies over I-40 West closure after crash near Garner

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The Carolina Hurricanes hope to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Saturday night at PNC Arena.

With backs against the wall, Canes' resolve faces ultimate challenge

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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

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Robert Gasser allowed just two hits over six shutout innings in his major league debut and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced St. Louis 11-2 on Friday night to hand the Cardinals their sixth consecutive loss.

Gasser pitches 6 shutout innings in his debut as Brewers roll past slumping Cardinals 11-2

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A Virginia school board voted Friday to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school, four years after the names were removed amid nationwide protests calling for a reckoning over racial injustice.

In reversal, Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools

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