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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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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James McNamara, who teaches at Corinth Holders High School in Wendell, was placed on administrative leave with pay Wednesday, Johnston County Schools spokeswoman Terri Sessoms said.

<b>SMITHFIELD, N.C.</b> — The Johnston County school system has placed a high school wrestling coach on administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a student, authorities said Wednesday.

James McNamara, who teaches at Corinth Holders High School in Wendell, is on  leave with pay, Johnston County Schools spokeswoman Terri Sessoms said.

She declined any further comment on the matter but said McNamara was hired in August 2010.

The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating alleged misconduct between a school employee and a female student.

"As always, we will fully cooperate with any law enforcement investigation," Sessoms said.

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Misconduct probe prompts suspension of Johnston coach

"How could you just abandon somebody like that knowing good and well that I was not in the right spot?" Kamille Richardson asked.

Blind woman stranded in Raleigh after Uber driver drops her off at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

According to Highway Patrol, the crash was the result of a chase that started in Harnett County and ended on North Bragg Boulevard and Mckenzie Road in Spring Lake.

Troopers: 150-mph chase caused crash in Cumberland County, driver at large

Crash scene in Cumberland County

Showers will be likely throughout the day Tuesday with a few thunderstorms mixed in.

Tuesday brings off-and-on showers all day, Level 1 risk for severe storms south of Triangle⛈️

Unsettled weather returns, Tuesday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 15

According to the Danville Police Department, officers received a tip of prior animal abuse at a pet grooming store on Hairston Street in Danville. In the complaint, a video showed the employee, identified as 22-year-old Cassidy Gill, striking a dog in January and February. The video in the complaint was shared with other social media accounts, including PETA.

Roxboro woman filmed hitting dogs arrested, charged with animal cruelty in Virginia

Photo of woman accused of animal cruelty at pet grooming salon

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trailing by a goal with 20 minutes to go and their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes weren't discouraged. They knew they could turn the game around.

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

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Durham County commissioners are presenting their proposed budget for the county for the 2025 fiscal year.

Durham County commissioners present budget proposal for 2025 fiscal year

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

Cormac Ryan and his UNC teammates

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Work to remove what's left of a downtown Asheville monument that honored a Civil War-era governor is starting after the North Carolina Supreme Court declined recently to revive a challenge from a historic preservation group.

Removal of remainder of Civil War governor's monument in North Carolina starting

FBI data shows car thefts targeting dealerships are soaring. They've almost tripled since 2018. Some Triangle-area dealerships have experienced it firsthand.