3 NC counties are under alert.

The request is part of a $63.2 million budget request that commissioners will consider. Wake County commissioners on Monday proposed a $49 million increase in funding to the district.

Wake school board votes to ask county commissioners for higher employee pay

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 

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

The piece sits on Hillsborough's river walk.
Courtesy: Patrick Doughtery

A Sight to Behold, a sculpture by artist Patrick Doughtery in Hillsborough