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

A home in Sampson County was badly damaged in a fire early Friday morning.

<b>DUNN, N.C.</b> — A home in Sampson County was badly damaged in a fire early Friday morning.

Video shows extensive damage to a house on Harnett-Dunn Highway just outside of Newton Grove.

Firefighters responded to the scene to put out the flames overnight.

The cause of the fire is not known. There's no word on possible injuries.

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Sampson County home destroyed in fire

Fire destroys house in Sampson County

People could be seen with zip ties around their wrists being taken away by police. One person was seen being dragged by police.

30 people taken into custody during pro-Palestine protest at UNC-Chapel Hill 

Police begin removing pro-Palestinian protestors at UNC-Chapel Hill

Authorities have identified Samuel "Sam" Poloche,  Joshua Eyer and William "Alden" Elliot as three of the four law enforcement officers who died in Monday's shooting in Charlotte.

Gov. Cooper orders flags at half-staff to honor 4 officers killed in east Charlotte shooting

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. And if he does it again, the judge warned, he could be jailed.

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

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North Wake College & Career Academy will be closed Tuesday after the death of Dr. Elizabeth Battle, the school's principal. 


Principal of North Wake College and Career Academy dies, school closed Tuesday

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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 

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WRAL News was live at UNC-Chapel Hill as police began detaining pro-Palestinian protesters who had been camping out on the campus.

Live video: Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC-Chapel Hill

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Videos

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 look to close out Islanders in Game 5

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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 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

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of  methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems.