Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

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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Officials said two people were in a car that crashed early Saturday morning in Durham. The two people in the car fled the scene of the crash before officials arrived. 




<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Officials said two people were in a car that crashed early Saturday morning in Durham. The two people in the car fled the scene of the crash before officials arrived.

The car was found on 2160 E. Geer St., and the road where the car was found was closed for two hours.

The car ran off the roadway, hit a tree and overturned.

Officials said that speed was a factor in the crash and it is still under investigation.

Maggie Brown

Overturned car in Durham, driver fled the scene 

Overturned car in Durham, driver and passenger fled the scene

The latest forecast from the Space Weather Prediction Center indicates a strong possibility of witnessing another round of the magnificent Northern Lights Saturday night.

Northern lights alert! Possible Aurora Borealis display again Sunday morning as early as 2 am

Northern lights in Pittsboro

Pro-Palestinian activists rallied on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) campus on Saturday to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

UNC graduates shine despite campus protest, vandalism

UNC holds Spring Commencement amid Pro-Palestinian protests on campus 

Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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Durham police were investigating in a Home Depot parking lot, where there appeared to be blood on the pavement, on Saturday morning.

Durham Police investigate 2 fatal shootings that are connected 

Police investigating in parking lot outside Home Depot in Durham

A State Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting with a fleeing suspect Saturday morning. 

SHP Trooper involved in shooting with armed suspect during traffic stop

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is holding its 2024 graduation ceremony Saturday evening. 

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.

Skjei's late goal helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

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DENVER (AP) — Elias Díaz had two hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run seventh inning, Ryan McMahon tied a career high with four hits, and Colorado won its first series of the season with an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.

Elias Díaz has 2 hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run 7th, Rockies beat Rangers 8-3

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Wake County and Raleigh approved a financing plan to pay for upgrades at PNC Arena. The renovation project won't begin until next summer.