28 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Chatham, Sampson, and Hoke counties.

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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As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

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A sneak peek of the annual Target Toy Book is now available and there are a number of holiday promotions coming up! What's on your list?

A sneak peek of the annual Target Toy Book is now available.

You can see the scan of the whole book at <a href="http://www.bfads.net/Target-Toy-Book-Posted" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>BFads.net.</strong> </a> Remember that this is not the Black Friday ad. That ad should have much better buys.

According to BFAds, Target will be offering a number of holiday deals including:

* 50% off one toy item each day through their Cartwheel app

* Free shipping with no minimum purchase from November 1 - December 25, 2015

* 10% off the Target Kids' Wish List App when you use the discount by November 25. The coupon should be available next week.

Get all the details at <a href="http://www.bfads.net/Target-Toy-Book-Posted" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> BFads.net. </a>

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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for areas south of the Triangle, including Bladen, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Evening threat for most areas with heavy rain and storms ⛈️

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A town of Cary employee was charged with statutory sexual offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child.



Town of Cary employee charged with child sex crimes 

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The Wayne County town of Fremont is under investigation for letting people live inside Town Hall, among other violations, according to the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor.


NC town of Fremont investigated: Report says people, pets allowed to live inside Town Hall 

Court records filed away

The North Carolina Senate plans to vote Wednesday to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons, institute harsher penalties on protesters, roll back juvenile justice reforms, raise toll road late fees, modernize sex crime laws and let billboard companies cut down more trees.



NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

A dog and puppies were found abandoned in a closed suitcase on Wednesday in Johnston County.

Abandoned dog and puppies found in suitcase

Dog and puppies found in a closed suitcase

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The North Carolina Senate is expected to vote on bills that would ban the wearing of masks in public and the use of AI to create pornographic images of people.

State lawmakers debate bills to ban masks, AI-generated pornography 

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Biden delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Biden delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

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For the second time in its history, the Carolina Panthers will play an international regular season game: vs. the New York Giants on November 10.

NFL schedule release: Panthers to play Giants in Germany

Carolina Panthers headed to Munich, Germany for season game.

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

With the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference in question, commissioner Jim Phillips expressed optimism that the league can still be salvaged. Speaking at the ACC meetings in Amelia Island, Phillips says you have to "work through these things." 

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is holding out hope for a 'really good ending' despite league turmoil

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When NC State and Virginia play each other in 2025 and 2026, the ACC opponents won't be playing ACC games.

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