We’re also following what day and time we could see showers this week. Plus, the mounting tension on UNC’s campus as protests erupt, and a string of car break-ins at a luxury apartment in the Triangle. Watch WRAL News at 4 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4: Officers shot in Charlotte, schools in the area on lockdown. The developing information just into the WRAL Live Center

Priced out of the housing market … why not buy a home on Amazon?! 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend.  Can kit homes actually save you money?


On WRAL at 6: Tiny homes for sale online! 🏠 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend.

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

There's good news and bad news for Raleigh in its fight against bed bugs.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — There's good news and bad news for Raleigh in its fight against bed bugs.

Pest control company Orkin released on Tuesday its annual ranking of cities with bed bug problems. The company based its rankings on the number of bed bug treatments in both residential and commercial properties performed in metro areas from Dec. 1, 2015, to Nov. 30, 2016.

The good news for the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area: It's down one spot from the previous ranking.

The bad news: The region is ranked No. 12 out of the top 50. No other North Carolina metro ranks higher than the City of Oaks.

Charlotte came in at 19, while Asheville held the No. 25 slot. The Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem metro area made its debut on the list at No. 42.

20. Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, Va. (+10)

25. Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.-Asheville, N.C. (-4)

27. Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Mich. (+5)

30. Champaign-Springfield-Decatur, Ill. (+12)

38. Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Dubuque, Iowa (+3)

42. Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, N.C.

44. Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, Fla. (-6)

Raleigh ranks No. 12 on Orkin bed bug list

Bed bugs cause havoc in Triangle

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.

'Severe alert:' Multiple law enforcement officers shot in active scene in Charlotte 

Live look: Multiple officers shot in east Charlotte

Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday continued their protests for the fourth-straight day.



Day 4: Pro-Palestinian encampment remains at UNC as crackdowns begin across the country

Student encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters takes over UNC quad for fourth day

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 

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 

An overturned dump truck was causing traffic delays on US-64 on Monday afternoon.

US-64 reopened after overturned dump truck caused traffic delays

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Multiple officers have been shot in an active scene in east Charlotte. 

Two people were killed early Monday in a fire in Moore County.


Sky 5 flies over Moore County home

Videos

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

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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Jason Kelce will join ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” after retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.