Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

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 

<b>RALEIGH</b> — Beginning Monday, February 3, and continuingthrough April 15, there will be free tax assistance available for theelderly and for low income families.

For more information about where to go for help, or if you just have aquestion call 919-851-0296.

Meanwhile, the North Carolina Department of Revenue is providingassistance with state tax returns at its Raleigh offices at 510 WilmingtonStreet.

In Durham, the office is located at 3326-D Chapel Hill Blvd. with hoursof 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In order to get help with state taxes, your federal return must becompleted.

Tax Assistance For Elderly and Indigent

On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony.

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

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Dave Boliek and Jack Clark face each other in a runoff to become the Republican Party's nominee for state auditor, a position that voters haven't sought to change in 16 years. Why partisanship and professional licensing are at the center of the race. 

Politician or public servant? State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination 

Dave Boliek (left) and Jack Clark (right)

Three people - ages 10, 18 and 19 - were airlifted to the hospital after being shot in their Sampson County home.

Investigation: Three airlifted, including 10-year-old, after shooter opens fire into mobile home

Three people airlifted, including a child, after shooting at Sampson County home

Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

Jerry Seinfield to speak to nearly 7,000 graduates at Duke commencement ceremony

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Wake County and Raleigh approved a financing plan to pay for upgrades at PNC Arena. The renovation project won't begin until next summer.

What's next for PNC Arena upgrade after city, county approve financing plan

Tip off as the Pack take on the Heels

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.