On Monday, President Joe Biden offered his condolences to the families of the four officers killed during a shooting in an east Charlotte neighborhood. In his statement, he called on lawmakers to pass a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The suspected shooter, identified as Terry Clark Hughes, 39, used an assault-style weapon during the shooting, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

President Joe Biden issues statement on Charlotte shooting; calls on lawmakers to ban assault weapons

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 

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

High winds flipped a single-engine plane at a small airport in Franklin County on Jan. 8, 2009.

Plane flipped at Louisburg airport