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.

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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?

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OWASA, the local water system, met Thursday night to discuss their options. They will continue monitoring the water situation and will make additional restrictions if needed.

<b>CHAPEL HILL, N.C.</b> — Year-round water restrictions will continue for people in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.<br />

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority, the local water system, met Thursday night to discuss its options.

Officials announced they will continue monitoring the water situation and will make additional restrictions if needed.

Year-Round Water Restrictions Continue for Chapel Hill, Carrboro

The state has a budget surplus of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

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Our southeastern counties face a chance of strong storms developing Friday afternoon due to a cold front.



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JT International -- which makes and sells Winston, Camel and other cigarette brands -- plans to move its U.S. offices from New Jersey, bringing more than 100 jobs to Raleigh's North Hills area. 


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Durham police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the downtown bus terminal on Thursday afternoon.

Shots fired near Durham bus terminal, investigation underway

Car hit by gunfire after shooting near Durham bus station on W. Pettigrew St. 

Through two one-goal losses and a power-play conundrum, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves trailing by two games in the second-round series against the New York Rangers.

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Carolina Hurricanes players and Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour talk about Game 3 on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

Canes players, coach talk about Game 3 against New York Rangers

Thursday marks a big step for Wilson's new Carolina Mudcats baseball stadium as the town breaks ground on the site downtown. Earlier this year, the city approved $73 million in bond money to build the stadium.

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Dozens of people showed up on Douglas Street in Wilson on Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carolina Mudcats' new Wilson stadium.

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck couldn't describe the feeling when he finally scored in the second overtime to give the New York Rangers another big win.

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