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

Student testing 

Heinz attempts to declare the Monday after the Super Bowl a holiday in these 2017 ads. 

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Heinz: "Smunday" ads

Sky 5 is live at the scene as crews battle the massive fire. 

Crews battling massive fire at Durham Rescue Mission building on E. Main Street

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Faculty Executive Committee held an emergency meeting Wednesday to "discuss events related to the protests on campus," according to the university's website.

'It was not a good look': UNC committee discusses interim chancellor's actions during pro-Palestinian protests

UNC Campus Police clear protesters out of Polk Place

A Wake County judge ruled that North Carolina State University has 30 days to turn over documents related to Poe Hall and let the outside experts into the building.

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

NC State University's Poe Hall

Temperatures will climb into the 80s by 11 a.m. and hit 90 degrees around 3 p.m.

Hottest day of the year on tap Thursday, storms headed our way

Hottest day of the year possible Thursday

Security footage showed three people using a forklift to break into a Youngsville gun range, stealing multiple guns.

Thieves use forklift to steal pistols, long guns from Youngsville Gun Club

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More than 50,000 applicants didn't receive an Opportunity Scholarship for next year, after eligibility was opened to all incomes and existing private school students.

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

David Tepper 

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

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Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 