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

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Athens Drive High School

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Some new jeans about to hit the market may not be fashion friendly, but they could be a lifesaver for motorcycle riders.

WATCH WRAL NEWS AVAILABLE NOW ON SPECTRUM OF THE WRAL APP AND TV OR STREAMING DEVICE SOME NEW JEANS ABOUT TO HIT THE MARKETS MAY NOT BE FASHION FRIENDLY, BUT THEY COULD SAVE A LIFE OF A MOTORCYCLE RIDER. >> THE SO-CALLED AIRBAG JEANS HAVE THE ABILITY TO INFLATE LIKE AN AIR BAG AND PROTECT BIKERS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. SELF INFLATING POCKET IN THE SEAT AND AROUND THE SIZE OFFERS PROTECTION. WHEN A RIDER HITS THE GROUND, THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE TROUSER TECHNOLOGY IS A SWEDISH DESIGNER. >> AND THE FEELING AND WHEN THE AIRBAG INFLATES IS BASICALLY LIKE A A HUGE HUG AND THEN WHEN THEY'RE BACK, TAKES TO GET SOME TIPS ON THE ASPHALT. YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE HIT SOMETHING, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT. AND THAT'S THE MAIN DIFFERENCE. >> AND THE DESIGNER SAYS 10'S OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED INTEREST ON LINE FOR A PAIR OF THE PROTECTIVE PANTS AHEAD OF THEIR LAUNCH IN FEBRUARY. NOW THEY

Inflatable jeans for motorcyclists are about to hit the market

Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Classic Amanda High Rise Tapered Jeans in sizes 4 to 24 are on sale for only $7.99 (74% off) at Amazon right now! This is an excellent deal!

HOT DEAL: Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Classic High Rise Jeans only $7.99 (74% off) 

Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Classic Amanda High Rise Tapered Jean (photo courtesy Amazon)

Dry goods businessman Levi Strauss shared the patent for the "Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings" with Jacob Davis, a tailor.

Today in History: Levi Strauss patents blue jeans

Levi's blue jeans

This set of 16 Stainless Steel Reusable Metal Straws, 4 Brushes and 16 Soft Silicone Tips has fantastic reviews is now $7.99.

Stainless Steel Straws 16 Pack with Brushes

Reusable Stainless Steel Straws Set (photo courtesy Amazon)

Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label Men's Relaxed Fit Jeans are on sale for only $19.92 in multiple sizes. 

Levi's Gold Label Men's Relaxed Fit Jeans only $19.92

Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label Men's Relaxed Fit Jeans (photo courtesy Amazon)

Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jeans are on sale as low as $27.80 (53% off) at Amazon right now!