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 

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled with laughs, cuddles, happy moments and peace. 

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled with laughs, cuddles, happy moments and peace. Merry Christmas!

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Merry Christmas from Go Ask Mom!

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said three members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force died in the shooting. He said five other law enforcement officers were injured.

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

Law enforcement officers were trying to serve a warrant on a convicted felon in possession of a firearm on Monday, April 29, 2024. Three members of the U.S. Marshals Service were shot and killed.

A post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior -- including vomiting in a sink -- at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky. 



Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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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 

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Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire in an active situation on Monday afternoon in northeast Charlotte. The public is being urged to stay away from the area.


WCNC live coverage of law enforcement officers shot in Charlotte

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.

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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 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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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

A resident expressed his concerns after a string of car break-ins early Sunday morning at the Peak of Nichols Plaza Apartments.