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

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Athens Drive High School

I had the FANTASTIC pleasure to witness something I've NEVER seen before today.... a &quot;CLOUD RAINBOW&quot;.   I don't know the correct weather terminology nor do I know how this happens, with not a chance of rain in sight.  Would LOVE to know the explanation, but am FASCINATED to see something so BEAUTIFUL:)  Cindy