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

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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A Cary man is facing charges after investigators said he distributed child pornography.

Timothy Edmon Jones, 25, of the 1000 block of Nottingham Court, is charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Cary Police said Jones had three videos depicting girls ages 7 to 13 engaged in sex acts with men.

Jones was held in the Wake County jail under a $100,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance Thursday.

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Cary man accused of having child porn

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On Tuesday afternoon, an already tense situation at UNC-Chapel Hill escalated after the American flag was lowered and replaced with a Palestinian flag on the main quad. Dozens of police officers intervened to restore order while UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts tried to reassure the campus community. 

Classes canceled as UNC-CH protesters, police clash after American flag lowered at pro-Palestine demonstration

UNC-CH protesters clash with police

Authorities have identified Samuel "Sam" Poloche,  Joshua Eyer and William "Alden" Elliot and Thomas M. Weeks, Jr. as the four law enforcement officers who died in Monday's shooting in Charlotte.

'Day of heartbreak': Eight officers injured in Charlotte shooting identified, including 4 killed

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.



Hurricanes look to close out Islanders in Game 5

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North Wake College & Career Academy will be closed Tuesday after the death of Dr. Elizabeth Battle, the school's principal. 


Principal of North Wake College and Career Academy dies, school closed Tuesday

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The conservative group that hosted a bourbon tasting tour for North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists says a complaint about their behavior at one Kentucky distillery is greatly exaggerated.



Bourbon tour scandal overblown, says conservative group that sponsored trip

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors begins its spring meeting on Tuesday in Chapel Hill. The board is expected to discuss issues such as realignment, legislation, policy changes, and more.

NCHSAA Board of Directors holds first day of spring meeting

Sky 5 flies over a protest on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill as pro-Palestinian demonstrators linger after an all-day effort to bring attention to their cause.

Sky 5 flies over pro-Palestinian demonstration on UNC-CH campus

Police officers step in during a pro-Palestinian protest at UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday afternoon.

Police intervene during protest at UNC-Chapel Hill

Cops break up UNC-CH protest

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Former Tar Heel quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who played the 2023 season at Arkansas, is returning to the North Carolina football program, according to an ESPN report.

Seeking QB after Maye, UNC adds former backup via transfer portal

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UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft to the New England Patriots. Two of his former UNC teammates were drafted on Saturday.

NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC, Duke, other local schools

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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. And if he does it again, the judge warned, he could be jailed.