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 

Prosecutors Becky Holt and Howard Cummings confer Feb. 27, 2012, during the first-degree murder trial of Jason Young. (Photo by Takaaki Iwabu, The News & Observer, Pool)

Becky Holt, Howard Cummings