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

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A Camp Lejeune Marine died Sunday in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Monday.

<b>CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.</b> — A Camp Lejeune Marine died Sunday in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Monday.

Lance Cpl. Christopher O. Grant, 20, of Richwood, La., was killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, officials said.

Grant was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

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(CNN) -- Hamas on Saturday published a video of two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran.

Chapel Hill native held hostage appears in Hamas video for first time

Hamas releases new hostage video of American-Israeli Keith Siegel

Art Pope, one of the most influential Republican Party insiders in North Carolina, wants the state to investigate NCInnovation. The group is backed by $500 million dollars in government funding. Pope questions its accounting despite previous audits that found it in compliance.

Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers

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A man died in a shooting early Sunday morning in Durham.

Man dies after overnight shooting on West Morgan Street in Durham

Man dies after being shot in Durham overnight

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden didn’t waste time.

‘Running Against a 6-Year-Old’: Biden Lets Trump Jokes Fly at Annual Roast

Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson Lead ‘D.C.-Palooza’

More than 200 protesters were arrested Saturday at Northeastern University, Arizona State University, Indiana University and Washington University in St. Louis, according to officials, as colleges across the country struggle to quell growing pro-Palestinian demonstrations and encampments on campus.

Crackdowns at 4 College Protests Lead to More Than 200 Arrests

Crackdowns at 3 College Protests Lead to Nearly 200 Arrests

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St. Augustine's University hosts a free Student Care Concert to support grads, athletes and staff. 

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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 and Duke

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal capped a solid all-around effort by the New York Islanders with their season on the line to get a big win.

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

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New general manager Dan Morgan showed his defensive roots, but not until he stockpiled some new weapons for Bryce Young and the offense.

Panthers prioritize offense in well-balanced NFL Draft class

Panthers trade up to get South Carolina WR Xavier Legette in first round NFL draft

Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.