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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It's the romantic proposal we're still talking about -- and a ring some of us are still envying.

<b>CNN</b> — It's the romantic proposal we're still talking about -- and a ring some of us are still envying.

Jennifer Lopez took to Instagram on Tuesday to give followers a behind-the-scenes look at the moment Alex Rodriguez proposed to her over the weekend.

The singer/actress posted four photos from a professional photographer who was on location for the special moment, seemingly coordinated by Rodriguez.

The couple was on vacation in the Bahamas when Rodriguez proposed. They recently celebrated the second anniversary of their relationship.

It will be the fourth marriage for Lopez, who divorced singer Marc Anthony in 2014, and the second for Rodriguez, who has been divorced since 2008.

Jennifer Lopez shares new photos of her engagement to Alex Rodriguez

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said eight law enforcement officers were shot. Three members of the U.S. Marshals Service died in the shooting, Jennings said.

'Today we lost some heroes': Three US deputy marshals dead, five officers wounded in east Charlotte shooting

Live look: Multiple officers shot in east Charlotte

A spectacular wonder of nature or an anxiety-inducing nuisance? It depends on whom you ask.

'The broods have arrived:' Millions of cicadas buzzing through North Carolina in rare emergence

The bug has arrived 

Pro-Palestinian protesters have camped on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, demanding that the university disclose its investments in Israel and divest from those funds.

Tents on UNC campus: Police threaten arrests for Pro-Palestine group

On Monday, April 29, 2024, there were 34 tents at Polk Place at 201 South Road in Chapel Hill.

A Fort Liberty Army Major was convicted of smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice and home goods, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Fort Liberty major found guilty of smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice 

Highs will reach 85 degrees on Monday. Tuesday will be even hotter, with a high of 88.


Highs soar past 80 degrees Monday, mid-week rain on tap

Hot week ahead: Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police discuss a shooting of multiple law enforcement officers.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police discuss shooting of multiple law enforcement officers

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Multiple officers have been shot in an active scene in east Charlotte. 

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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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The historic college basketball venue will gain a modern video presentation in time for hoops season.

Cameron Indoor Stadium to get new videoboard

New videoboard at Cameron Indoor Stadium

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 host Islanders in Game 5 on Tuesday with 3-1 series lead

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Sarker Kamrul Hasan surrendered at the Cumberland County Detention Center at 10:51 a.m. on Monday. Detectives obtained warrants for Hasan for voluntary manslaughter in the Homicide of Derek James Frerichs.