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 

A photo provided by Nikolaj Scharff of an Eriauchenius workmani, one of 18 newly discovered species of pelican spider found in Madagascar. The Pelican spiders, so-called because of a long neck and long jaw-like appendages, make a living by hunting and killing other spiders. (Nikolaj Scharff/The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SCI SPIDERS BY JAMES GORMAN OF MARCH 6, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --

RESTRICTED -- These Spiders Hunt Other Spiders